The U.N. called for a domestic violence “ceasefire” in the wake of an alarming rise in abuse reports. Crisis support lines across the world are inundated with calls for help. . . Movement restrictions imposed to combat the pandemic have left many women in lockdown with their abusers. As social distancing measures have compelled many shelters to close their doors, communities are left without an infrastructure to support victims.. . . U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged “all governments to put women’s safety first as they respond to the pandemic,” asking that shelters be declared essential services in the fight against COVID-19. . . 📸: Victor He