Trapped at home: how Covid-19 unmasked Italy’s weaknesses in protecting women from intimate partner violence victimization

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the impact of Covid-19 on women facing intimate partner violence in Italy.
• Analyzed reports and statistics related to intimate partner violence before and during the pandemic.
• Examined testimonies and case studies from affected women and support organizations.
• Investigated government responses to violence against women during lockdown periods.
• Significant increase in reports of intimate partner violence during Covid-19 lockdowns.
• Homes turned into unsafe environments for women due to confinement with abusers.
• Highlighting the urgent need for better protective measures and support systems.