Violence against children and adolescents in the time of COVID-19
Abstract
This document examines the exacerbation of risks and the erosion of protection factors relating to physical, psychological and sexual violence in the home experienced by adolescents and children, especially girls, within the context of COVID-19 in the region. It also provides recommendations on the integration of concrete actions into the response mechanisms developed by Latin American and Caribbean States to address the COVID-19 crisis.
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COVID-19 Report ECLAC-UNICEFECLAC Subtopics
CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE ; COVID-19 ; HEALTH ; SOCIAL PROTECTION ; SOCIAL POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES ; VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ; SOCIAL RIGHTSUnited Nations Subtopics
COVID-19 ; VIRUSES ; PANDEMICS ; VIRAL DISEASES ; SOCIAL ASPECTS ; WOMEN ; CHILDREN ; ADOLESCENTS ; GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE ; CHILD ABUSE ; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ; CHILD WELFARECountry / Region
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