VIDEO: During The Pandemic, Reports Of Violence Against Women Soar

JAKARTA - From the suicide of a student (NWR) at his father's grave due to suspected depression due to his relationship with his girlfriend (RB), many things can be learned. Even thousands of complaints of violence against women have been received by Komnas Perempuan in the period from January to October 2021. These complaints are double the previous period.

Victims of sexual violence are one of the most vulnerable groups who have a high risk of suicide (see References). Not only do they experience physical and psychological trauma directly, victims of sexual violence also often face various obstacles after sexual violence occurs.