If for many of us what to cook and what to watch on Netflix are among our major concerns during the Movement Control Order (MCO), others are stuck with an abusive family member, with nowhere to escape. 
 
Women’s Aid Organisation reported a spike in domestic violence cases since the enforcement of the MCO on 18 March.


From an average of 63 calls and messages they used to receive per week, the number jumped to 234 on the third week of the MCO.

The calls to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development's (KPWKM)’s hotline had also increased by 57 per cent since MCO.

To help those stuck in an abusive situation, Twitter has partnered with local NGOs in several countries, including Malaysia, under its #ThereIsHelp notification service.

Now, when a person types key words associated with gender-based violence on Twitter, a notification will appear directing them to hotlines of local organisations they can get help from, as well as NGOs that could give them support.
 

#ThereIsHelp in Malaysia. We are here for you. Please help us amplify our services:

HOTLINE: +603-7956 3488
SMS/WhatsApp TINA+6018-988 8058

Thank you @Twitter @Policy @Nonprofits for having #teamWAO be a part of this great initiative! pic.twitter.com/EySLsUVfJK