The Parasol Cooperative Hopes To Protect Domestic Violence Victims With Its Technology App [forbes.com]
By Jackie Abramian, Forbes, January 14, 2021 When last April the UN Secretary General called for a global ceasefire on a “horrifying global surge in domestic violence” linked to the pandemic lockdowns, the European Parliament called on its members to increase support for domestic violence victims. The United Nations observed a 25-35 percent rise in the already staggering numbers of domestic abuse cases, and the UN Women report showed helpline calls “increased five-fold” in some countries due...