… The estimated personal and societal cost of Violence against Women is alarmingly high. Direct and indirect costs of violence against women and intimate partner violence affect the victim, their immediate family, society and economy to the extent of slowing down …
… against Women released General recommendation No. 12 on Violence against Women stating that articles 2, 5, 11, 12 … require the States parties to act to protect women against violence of any kind occurring within the family, the workplace, or in any other area of social life. …
… Policies. These are in charge of preventing and combating violence against women, combating gender stereotypes, … of gender roles, reconciliation of professional and family life, women’s participation in local authorities …
… an important role in supporting and empowering victims of violence (e.g. web campaigns, information and support … websites and apps) and in helping combat gender-based violence. Existing gender-equality policy objectives at EU …
… in: employment rate. part-time work. unpaid care and family responsibilities. access to rights and assets … low employment rates is the challenge of reconciling work, family and private life. The labour market participation of … balance for women and men and combating all forms of violence against women. In addition to the European …
… disabilities related to home accidents and sexual violence, as well as diseases and disabilities related to old … to safe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of family planning of their choice. They should also have the … as differences in economic resources and the burden of family and care responsibilities, as well as poverty and …
… [3] , especially – but not only – by women. Gender-based violence and sexual harassment have long been overlooked as … toxic by women and other groups. Moreover, gender-based violence and sexual harassment are prevalent in higher … the role of a father or an equivalent second parent in the family, thereby promoting gender equality. In the Parliament, …
… travel off-peak more often than men. In addition, fear of violence and aggression means that women are far less willing … school, running household errands, taking care of elderly family members, etc.). The lack of availability and limited … stops (often with accompanying dependents and other family members). This means they face higher costs when using …
… being in control of their own budget, from living in the family home to setting up their own household – maybe with a … on gender stereotypes, skills mismatch and the lack of family–work reconciliation measures . Another important issue … gender equality and preventing all forms of gender-based violence’ is included as one of the topics that the Council …
… Women/ Men promoting enduring changes in parental roles, family structures, managing/ promoting programmes that aim at … improving the access to health care for vulnerable groups. Violence Women/ Men developing programmes to prevent gender-based violence; Women/ Men who inspire others by their personal …
… Platform for Action in the EU Member States Domestic violence against women remains one of the most pervasive … . In the EU, 9 out of 10 victims of intimate partner violence are women. It harms women, families, communities and society. The EU is committed to combatting violence against women. This commitment is affirmed in the …