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
… magnitude of the phenomenon is unknown, a FRA survey on violence against women asked respondents about their experience of online gender-based violence. While 14 % of women who had experienced such … to the risk of sexual harassment and assault, and the physical and sexual abuse of women platform workers is often …
… of platform workers; discrimination, harassment and violence at work; access of platform workers to social … about the prevalence of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in certain types of platform work, such as … Beyond the immediate impacts on victims’ mental and physical health, this is also likely to have broader labour …
… independence in the past decade will be rolled back. Physical distancing measures have had a substantial impact on … pandemic will have repercussions for the mental and physical health of women and men well beyond the immediate … and boys, will require particular attention. Domain of violence The lockdowns imposed in all Member States as a …
… an updated analysis of the economic costs of gender- based violence to the European Union and its Member States. This … previous EIGE study from 2014 on the cost of gender-based violence. The new study has the objective of highlighting the … social welfare, personal costs, specialised services and physical and emotional impact. These costs should include all …
… manifestations of inequalities between women and men is violence against women, which affects all sectors and spheres … Violence against women - 32 % of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence at least once since the age … Violence against women - 34 % of women have experienced physical and/or sexual violence at least once since the age …
… an updated analysis of the economic costs of gender-based violence to the European Union and its Member States. This … previous EIGE study from 2014 on the cost of gender-based violence. The new study has the objective of highlighting the … social welfare, personal costs, specialised services and physical and emotional impact. These costs should include all …
… Spikes in domestic violence reports during Covid-19 lockdowns have been a sad … data. EIGE defines intimate partner violence as: “physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that … of a woman than to prove a case of economic violence. Physical, sexual and psychological violence are penalised in …
… with abusers. Several countries saw spikes in domestic violence reports. As lockdowns ease, the European Institute … natural disaster or economic recession. Domestic violence happens everywhere. Yet each EU Member State … a crisis, we need to know more. How many women have faced physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence? What …
… of access to decent healthcare or vaccination programmes. Physical distancing and permanent hand washing are simply … are many people in our society for whom the recommended physical distancing measures are not an option. We have 61 … with disabilities are also more vulnerable to domestic violence. 34 % of women with disabilities have suffered …
… to contain the coronavirus led to spikes in domestic violence reports. We don’t yet have EU-wide data, but some … figures. For example, France saw a 32 % jump in domestic violence reports in just over a week. Lithuania observed 20 % more domestic violence reports over a three-week lockdown period than over …
… when options for informal childcare are unavailable. Physical distancing is not an option for everyone In the EU, … depend on informal care from relatives or friends. As physical distancing and confinement measures become the norm, … role in contacting the police if they suspect that violence is occurring, especially when the victim is not able …
… inequalities, creating better work-life balance, combating violence against women, and making sure that important … the EU. Another priority for the coming years is to combat violence against women. At home, in workplaces and on the … High energy bills can contribute to extra stress on physical and mental health, especially when it becomes …
… half of migrant women are out of employment. Gender-based violence remains common, with every third woman in the EU affected by physical or sexual violence. Cyber violence is of increasing concern, with 20 % …
… known to face significant health inequalities. Domain of violence Data on all forms of violence against women remains scarce across the EU. … about one in three transgender persons experiences either physical or sexual violence or the threat of violence. …
… of understanding the gender dynamics of intimate partner violence and can develop, with the contribution of victims … agencies, strategies that ensure victims’ safety from physical and psychological violence Recommendations Analyse training needs to identify …