… the monitoring process of combating violence against women. It hasformulated policy-making and monitoring … and Forced Marriage’ and the ‘Strategy Paper on Women’s Empowerment’, preparation of which is ongoing. The … have opened women’s counselling centres and women’sshelters, in accordance with the Third National Action Plan …
… to pave paths to prevention. Video Carlien Scheele's keynote address starts at 36 minutes. Transcript Carlien … turning point evidence related to the intersection between women’s economic empowerment and violence against women as a … to victims to mention the fact that money spent on shelters make up just less than 1% of the cost of …
… distancing and other restrictions have left millions of women and girls vulnerable to a growing shadow pandemic of … to leverage their existing resources and influence to keep women safe at home and safe at work. The webinar will …
… Violence against older women* usually remains invisible, unrecognized and … Together with Association of Autonomous Austrian Women'sShelters and the Federal Working Group on Domestic Violence, …
… in public procurement do not explicitly relate to women-owned or women-managed businesses. Directive 2014/24/EU allows for … to promote the social and professional integration of women who suffer from multiple discrimination (e.g. women …
… 10, 19 and 157 of the TFEU call for equality between women and men. Article 8 of the TFEU explicitly requires the … to ‘eliminate inequalities and promote equality between women and men through all its activities’ (gender … on actions within the EU, it is aligned with the EU’s external policy on gender equality and women’s empowerment. …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an event organised by EIGE and UN Women Germany on 15 October 2020. In March this year, EIGE … across the EU, the overall number of bed spaces in women’sshelters has decreased since 2013 and is only about half that …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an online … reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … normal times. For example, the number of beds in women’sshelters is only about half that required under the Istanbul …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at a press … Action (BPfA) – a milestone in the worldwide struggle for women’s empowerment. Signed by 189 countries in 1995, it [the … services. The overall number of bed spaces in women’sshelters is only about half that required under its …
… from COVID-19 will be felt for years to come. The pandemic’s impact has been very unequal across the EU and over time. … COVID-19 deadlier for men, ‘long COVID’ more likely for women There are considerable variations in how data is … lockdown measures leading to the closure of temporary shelters are likely to have exposed homeless women to greater …
… restrictions on movement to contain COVID-19 have trapped women and girls at home with their abusers. If victims of … during the pandemic. Since it began, media and women’s organisations have reported a sharp increase in demand for services such as shelters or helplines for women victims of violence. For …
… While violence affects all women, some groups face a higher risk (EIGE, 2020a). The 2019 … also showed that disability substantially increases women’s vulnerability to violence, especially from a close or … against women, and often are physically unable to access shelters and other facilities, forcing them to remain in …
… across the EU is €366 billion a year. Violence against women makes up 79 % of this cost, amounting to €289 billion. … violence can help EU countries channel money to where it’s really needed -- and where it’s most cost-effective. The … on supporting victims is not enough, with services such as shelters making up just 0.4 % of the cost of gender-based …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender Equality … about victim confidentiality. Support services, such as shelters and counselling hotlines, need more funding from …
… assesses the measures each EU country took to protect women during the pandemic and shows how governments can … usually face the most danger from people they know. EIGE’s research shows EU governments recognise this: every single … during the pandemic. Yet persistent under-funding of shelters and domestic violence hotlines has resulted in …
… Since the beginning of Coronavirus lockdowns, police, womenshelters and NGOs have reported a surge in domestic violence, … to step up their efforts to effectively protect women's rights. “No country in Europe has achieved gender equality …