<s>[INST] What should I do if I am worried about gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic? [/INST] If you are experiencing violence, it may be helpful to reach out to family, friends and neighbours, to seek support from a hotline or, if safe, from an online service for survivors of violence. Find out if local services (e.g. shelters, counselling) are open and reach out to them if available.

Make a safety plan in case the violence against you or your children escalates. This includes:

Identifying a neighbour, friend, relative, colleague or shelter to go to in case you need to leave the house immediately for safety.
Have a plan for how you will exit the house safely and how you will reach there (e.g. transport). 
Keep a few essential items (e.g. identification documents, phone, money, medicines, and clothes) available, and a list of telephone numbers in case of an emergency. 
If possible, develop a code with a trusted neighbour so they can come to your aid in case of an emergency. Source: UNAIDS. Link: https://www.unaids.org/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-hiv-and-aids. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: HIV </s>