Question: Is violence against women during COVID 19 a serious threat?

Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A: Violence against women during COVID-19
section_headers: How does COVID-19 increase risks of violence for women?
section_content: Stress, the disruption of social and protective networks, loss of income and
decreased access to services all can exacerbate the risk of violence for
women.
In many countries, where people are encouraged or required to stay at home,
the risk of intimate partner violence is likely to increase. Please see the
following resource for more detail:
https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/emergencies/COVID-19-VAW-
full-text.pdf

In addition, access to sexual and reproductive health services will likely
become more limited. Other services, such as hotlines, crisis centers,
shelters, legal aid, and protection services, may also be reduced, making it
difficult for women to access the few sources of help that would usually be
available.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Discusses the specific changes associated with coronavirus that exacerbate the risk of domestic violence.
This is a good answer.  It states that during the pandemic, violence against women can become a greater problem.

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Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A: Violence against women during COVID-19
section_headers: Why should I care about violence against women during COVID-19?
section_content: Violence against women is a grave violation of women’s human rights, no matter
when, where, or how it takes place. There are many forms of violence against
women, which have many potential negative health consequences for women and
their children.
Violence against women can result in injuries and serious physical, mental,
sexual and reproductive health problems, including sexually transmitted
infections, HIV, and unplanned pregnancies. In extreme cases, violence against
women can result in death.
The effects of violence are very often long-lived. Violence – in all its forms
– can have an impact on a woman’s well-being throughout the rest of her life.
This is unacceptable, and the risks of violence that women and their children
face during the current COVID-19 crisis cannot be ignored.
When we are able to prevent violence, or to support women survivors of
violence, we help to safeguard women’s human rights, and promote physical and
mental health and well-being for women throughout their lives. This also helps
to alleviate pressure on already stretched essential public services,
including the health system.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Extensively discusses the risks associated with domestic violence and mentions the elevated risk during the pandemic.
There is a lot of infomation here.  It directly states that violence against women is a problem.

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Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: WHO):
page_title: Q&A: Violence against women during COVID-19
section_headers: Has violence against women increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?
section_content: Violence against women is highly prevalent, and intimate partner violence is
the most common form of violence. During health emergencies, such as the
COVID-19 pandemic, violence against women tends to increase.
Whilst data are scarce, reports from across the world, including China, the
United Kingdom, the United States of America, and other countries suggest a
significant increase in domestic violence cases related to the COVID-19
pandemic. Reports from other countries suggest a reduction in survivors
seeking services due to a combination of lockdown measures and not wanting to
attend health services for fear of infection.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Specifically answers the question by discussing the prevalence of violence against women during the coronavirus pandemic.
This answer directly states that violence against women is a problem.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent