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2020.04.25 07:04 GMT+8

Domestic violence increases in Argentina during COVID-19

Updated 2020.04.25 07:04 GMT+8
Joel Richards

Lockdowns aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus are leading to higher cases of domestic violence around the world. 

Reports of gender violence have increased in Latin America, where there has been growing awareness about the issue. 

Barely over a month into a COVID-19 lockdown in Argentina, NGOs estimate there has been almost one femicide every day.

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