Premenstrual syndrome is something that most people who have periods will experience. Hormones are powerful, and when theyâre fluctuating they can make us feel pretty physically and emotionally out of kilter.
Insight suggests that COVID-19 restrictions mean that 1.9 million fewer women were able to access contraceptive services, resulting in 1.5 million unsafe abortions and more than 3,000 maternal deaths.
The largely invisible work of unpaid care-cleaning, and looking after children, has always fallen disproportionately on women. The ongoing global pandemic may be causing progress to backslide.
The #NoExcuseForAbuse campaign, supported by the police, health, local authorities and domestic abuse specialist agencies is aimed at providing those who are victims of domestic abuse with the right information.
Refuges around the UK are facing a huge challenge as they work to support a rising number of women experiencing abuse during lockdown. calls to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline had risen by 25%.
The long-awaited Domestic Abuse Bill contains some good measures â but there is still a way to go to ensure proper protection for victims, writes Jess Phillips MP. The Domestic Abuse Bill is to be welcomed.
Guardian : Communities
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