Faced with the current situation, Jolie makes a plea for communities to stay connected and alert to symptoms of abuse.

“Even though we are physically separated from each other under lockdown, we can make a point of calling family or friends, particularly where we might have concerns that someone is vulnerable,” she says.

In addition, she says, it’s important to stay educated about the warning signs of violence or other forms of abuse, as well as supporting local domestic violence refuges and children’s support networks.

In the UK alone, domestic violence calls have increased by 25% since lockdown began, in a depressing trend that’s been mirrored globally.

Angelina Jolie calls out the hidden cost of child abuse that is being fuelled by lockdown