Any act which causes physical harm as a result of unlawful physical force. Physical violence can take the form of, among others, serious and minor assault, deprivation of liberty and manslaughter
… girls who have been exposed to conflict-related sexual violence . EIGE Director Carlien Scheele says: Displacement already comes with physical and emotional tolls. And on top of that, on their … don’t realise, people can become victims of gender-based violence. And this is mostly hitting many women and girls. To …
… media and NGOs continue to report on increasing rates of violence against women and girls. This ‘shadow pandemic’ has … rights and mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with concrete action. "Women and girls … members or relatives (32%) are most often responsible for physical attacks against women, as many of these incidents …
… Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence against women and the most extreme form of gender … worldwide. One in five women in the EU have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a current or previous …
… providing an economic perspective on gender-based violence to pave paths to prevention. Video Carlien Scheele's … it a bit closer to home - 35 % of women who experienced physical and/or sexual violence, experienced it in their own … women is serious and far-reaching: from the victim’s physical and mental health to the families and to wider …
… genital mutilation (FGM) is a severe form of gender-based violence, that violates the human rights of women and girls. … All forms of FGM are harmful and can adversely affect the physical and psychological well-being of women and girls. …
… and impunity. Both women and men can be victims of cyber violence. However, evidence shows that women and girls are … it. Not only are they more likely to be targeted by cyber violence, but they can suffer from serious consequences, resulting in physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm and …
… of documentary ‘#SalePute’ followed by discussion on Cyber Violence against women and girls (CVAWG). Registration link . … be led by Eleonora Esposito, expert in the gender-based violence team at EIGE, Jurate Juskaite from Human Rights … (or is a precursor for) violence and victimisation in the physical world. While cyber violence against women and girls …
… Equality (EIGE) publishes a new report ‘Combating cyber violence against women and girls’ which underlines the urgent … (or is a precursor for) violence and victimisation in the physical world. Says EIGE Director Carlien Scheele: While … continuum of violence between the digital and the physical worlds. “The report presents an analysis of …
… to raise awareness on the increasing prevalence of cyber violence in today’s world, looking through the perspective of #SafeSpaces – at home, in school, in public. Cyber violence against women and girls is a new dimension of … digital space in the same way we want to create a safe physical space. Zonta International, in cooperation with EIGE …
… and impunity. Both women and men can be victims of cyber violence. However, evidence shows that women and girls are … it. Not only are they more likely to be targeted by cyber violence; they can also suffer from serious consequences, resulting in physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm and …
… Organisation, health represents ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the … and advocates are increasingly recognising devastating physical and mental health effects of domestic violence globally. Despite the progress that the EU has made …
… (FRA) will launch the results of the world’s biggest ever violence against women survey . A launch conference will be … Member States. Women were asked about their experiences of physical, sexual and psychological violence, including incidents of intimate partner violence …
… One in three women globally still experiences physical and sexual abuse, thus gender-based violence remains of epidemic proportions. The results of various studies reveal that the violence against women not only restricts the civil and …