“One in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence. Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation. Early this year, the world became familiar with “shelter-in-place” orders, unprecedented measures adopted to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic. For countless women worldwide experiencing domestic violence, however, home is not a safe place. Abuse survivors suddenly found themselves shut in with their abusers. Forced coexistence, job loss, escalating stress and anxiety about the future has led to increased household tension, which turned many partners into abusers and exacerbated existing abuse. The Shadow Pandemic is growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis.”