During the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order, women like Melinda* are often faced with multiple life-threatening decisions while being at risk for domestic and sexual abuse. The crisis has meant countless women are dealing with intimate partners using the quarantine as a reason to enforce more control over them and imposing a dangerous silence. In Melinda's case, it was impossible to call an advocate because her husband was monitoring her every move. The focus on survival during COVID-19 has created unprecedented barriers for women reaching out and getting the help they need.You have the power to show women like Melinda they are not alone and ensure necessary services will be there for them. During a time of great danger for those unsafe at home, your impact reaches across borders and saves lives. You can guarantee that immediate and ongoing support for the most vulnerable.

*Melinda is a pseudonym.