… focuses on the current challenges in the response to violence against women in the Member States, specifically … as the challenge of addressing old and emerging forms of violence. At the margins of the meeting, EIGE Director holds … Kefala , Greek Deputy Minister for Social Cohesion & Family Affairs Maria-Andriani Kostopoulou , President of …
… 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 … ‘ Crime, safety and victims’ rights ’ report highlights. Family members or relatives (32%) are most often responsible …
… Femicide is an extreme form of gender-based violence, defined broadly as ‘the killing of a woman or girl … worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members. In 2019, while women accounted for only 19 % … partner homicide victims 64 % of all intimate partner/family-related homicide victims. Only with a strong evidence …
… worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members. This means that, on average, more than five … or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family. This needs to change. The international human rights … the due diligence principle when shaping responses to violence against women. This means they must prevent, …
… of her gender, is the most extreme form of gender-based violence, deeply rooted in the inequalities between men and … and girls were killed by their intimate partners or other family members in 2020, and around 2 600 were killed in …
… and weaknesses of the proposed EU directive on combatting violence against women and domestic violence? EIGE Director Carlien Scheele provided food for … of domestic violence and, specifically to children and family members of the victims of femicide. Thirdly, EIGE …