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Definition of gender-based violence

Violence directed against a person because of that person’s gender, gender identity or gender expression, or which affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately.

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    … and democracy: combating stereotypes, disinformation and violence in the digital age” in the European Parliament on 5 … have heard from the different speakers the extent to which gender equality is under pressure. And when we hear it … democratic priority – with concrete action against gender-based disinformation and online violence, so that visibility …

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  • A final round up of gender equality in action for 2025

    … we’ve been up to… This year marked a major shift for the  Gender Equality Index . For the first time since 2013, the … , turning the spotlight onto the growing threat of online violence. Through the ‘Safe Spaces’ artwork series by … launch new projects to improve Europe’s response to gender-based violence: from asylum reception centres to frontline …

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