The Shadow Pandemic

Isolation during lockdown was meant to protect

But for some, isolation proved to be deadly

This is the reality of the world’s 'shadow pandemic';

an explosion of domestic abuse on a global scale

The world is seeing a domestic abuse crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic. As more people have to stay home, many victims are locked in with their abusers, and some domestic abuse support services have been put on hold. Ongoing job loss, government inaction, judicial backlogs and many other factors have all contributed to what the United Nations is calling 'a shadow pandemic.’

Domestic violence surges during Covid-19

Navigate the map to see the scale of the crisis and watch stories from around the world

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Getting help around the world

If you or someone you know is being affected by domestic violence, a worldwide list of directories is provided by UN Women. You can also find a list of national agencies on The Pixel Project.