The COVID-19 pandemic has made the impacts of gender-based violence worse

Protestors in Gqeberha, South Africa, demonstrating against gender-based violence. (Shutterstock)

Every November the United Nations marks a 16-day campaign against gender-based violence. It begins on Nov. 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ends on Dec. 10, Human Rights Day. This year’s theme is “UNiTE! Activism to end violence against women and girls.”

This theme aims to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on gender-based violence, as well as inequalities in accessible housing, services and resources.