Abstract
The countrywide lockdown in Pakistan was enforced on the 1st of April which lasted till the 9th of May 2020. The Punjab Unified Communication and Response (PUCAR-15) statistical data indicates that a total of 25 percent rise was observed in the cases of domestic violence during the lockdown. Therefore, it is imperative to examine the evidence, reason, and corrective measures to limit and control the domestic violence against women in Pakistan. This paper analyzes the current literature, legal framework, and necessary preventive measures to tackle the issue of domestic violence to safeguard the women staying at home. Keywords: COVID-19, Lockdown, Domestic Violence, Women rights, Pakistan
Highlights
Reports from several countries including Argentina, Brazil, India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom, show an increase in femicides (female homicides)
Over the previous months, reports from several countries including Argentina, Brazil, India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom, show an increase in femicides
In Belgium, one in three women above the age of 60 years gave an account of geriatric abuse, and as many as 67% of the sufferers live with their abuser (Lundrin, 2020)
Summary
Reports from several countries including Argentina, Brazil, India, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom, show an increase in femicides (female homicides). In Pakistan, women are more susceptible to violence and aggression from their partners and their families. Studies concentrating on the effect of philanthropic crises and cataclysmic events on aggressive behavior at home have indicated that the pressure-related to these crises prompts an expansion in violence against women (Bradbury-Jones, 2020).
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