Domestic abuse, cybercrime emerge as major threats in complaints by women

Domestic violence and cybercrime continue to haunt Sri Lankan women at alarming levels, new data from the 1938 Women's Helpline shows, revealing that hundreds are reaching out for help each month amid rising patterns of abuse both at home and online.

- By DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA

From November 2024 to October this year, the 1938 Women's Helpline operated by the National Committee on Women (NCW) has received 2,182 complaints relating to violence and discrimination against women, with domestic violence and cybercrime emerging as the most alarming concerns.

According to the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, domestic violence accounted for the highest number of cases, with 1,488 complaints recorded during the period.