'Increased violence' among gender equality issues highlighted by Covid-19, says Perth charity
Updated: March 2, 2021, 9:37 am © Steve MacDougall / DCT Media Rebecca McClune and Helen Reid of Gender Equality Perth. Women are bearing the brunt of some of the more harmful impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Perth charity. Gender Equality Perth co-founder and chairwoman Rebecca McClune said clear divides had been emerging since the organisation was set up last August. She said: “Throughout Covid-19, there has been an increase in violence against women, and the disparity in caring and household duties has been increased and emphasised. “Women also represent the majorit...
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