A report by the 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain, highlighted a 75% increase in callers seeking information on COVID-19 or reporting instances of violence that were later found to be COVID-19 related.
Thus a recent workshop facilitated by the Media Development Initiative to discuss the issue of COVID-19 Misinformation and Risk of Violence Against Women and Girls, saw Kinime David, the Manager of 1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain, present a report generated by the helpline.
