… one of them could be a victim of violence. Because in the EU, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence. GBV costs the EU a total of EUR366 billion each year. It’s not millions. … did so as well. For the first time ever we have a robust EU-wide framework of prevention, protection and prosecution. …
… of views with you at quite a relevant moment in time. The EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention and the European … mechanism and the political agreement reached on the EU’s Domestic Violence and VAW Directive . Two milestone moments where we can and should be proud of. The EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention and the new EU …
… had fled. Upon arriving in an unknown country in the EU, many face barriers – especially women and girls who have … sexual and reproductive rights in host countries. At EU and Member State level, more specialised support and … immediate support to millions fleeing Ukraine in the EU in terms of housing, work permits, social welfare and …
… Gender-based violence EIGE supports EU candidate countries and a potential candidate in the … equality stakeholders in the region as well as in the EU. EU candidate countries and potential candidates will be able …
… but a violation of human rights. Paths to progress Many EU candidate countries and a potential candidate were first … an analysis of gender equality and gender mainstreaming in EU countries. Data collected from EIGE has also helped GREVIO …
… As EU countries grapple with a new wave of Covid-19, police, … effect on the rights of women and girls across Europe. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) call on the EU and all Member States to redouble their efforts to protect …
… security, health and, eventually, the lives of women. EU Member States have not established a common definition for … and the protection of victims is a stated goal of the EU and a key area of work for EIGE. However, this is not … other characteristics worldwide. One in five women in the EU have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a …
… a woman or girl because of her gender (femicide) in a few EU Member States show the urgency to better respond to this … . The report follows on EIGE’s package to help EU countries gather solid data to classify and measure … Based on EIGE’s evidence, it will continue to assist the EU and Member States on this topic, for example during …
… research estimates that Violence against women costs the EU around €289 billion Euro every year – which makes up 80% of the total cost of gender-based violence in the EU. What we typically see at face value is only the tip of … lowest point of their life. It goes without saying that EU countries need to invest more in activities that prevent …
… violence’. Various terms are used by the European Union (EU) and international institutions to refer to femicide. As … of femicide are either lacking or inconsistent across the EU, methods for researching the prevalence of femicide vary, …
… give a primary focus to women and girls arriving in the EU due to the Russian invasion in Ukraine who have the right … Member States. Formulate policy recommendations for all EU Member States with an aim to address potential challenges …