Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on rising incidences of domestic violence during COVID-19 lockdown
Amid government actions to restrict movements in controlling the spread of coronavirus infection, containment measures adopted around the world and in the country, such as community quarantine, give rise to equally concerning issues. One of which is the escalation of incidents of domestic violence. The Commission on Human Rights denounces all gender-based violence against women […]