(Non) functioning of the protection systems for women survivors of violence during the pandemic

The onset of COVID-19 pandemic has pulled out to the surface already present shortcomings and gaps in the protection system for women victims of violence. The system’s functionality during a pandemic or any other crisis situation must be a priority and violence against women shouldn’t be a secondary concern. This video, developed by the Center of Women’s Rights (CWR), within the “Implementing Norms, Changing Minds” regional programme and funded by the European Union, emphasizes that pandemics and other crisis situations must not be an excuse for the failure of the protection system.