The Rise of Sexual Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Over the past year, reports of #sexualviolence against women reached unprecedented levels. The triggers of these acts are multifactorial and include mandatory home lockdown, confrontation, and increased levels of #stress and #anxiety. Overview According to the literature, the definition of sexual violence ranges from verbal sexual harassment to forced penetration. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines this process as “any sexual act, attempt to obtain a sexual act, unwa