Violence against women (VAW) is a violation of human rights. Its very nature deprives women of their ability to enjoy fundamental freedoms. Administrative data collection can be used as a tool for policy formulation and evaluation and for developing effective strategies on preventing and combating VAW.

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Data collection on gender-based violence

Good practices on administrative data on violence against women

Administrative data sources on gender-based violence in the EU

EIGE's studies on gender-based violence

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