Violence
Gender-based violence against women and children is a human rights violation and one of the most pervasive forms of gender-based inequality. It harms women, families, communities and society as a whole. The European Union has committed to preventing gender-based violence and protecting victims’ rights.
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- PublicationDigital agenda, Youth, Violence
EIGE’s research shows the many ways digital technologies are benefiting young people in access to le...
- PublicationJustice, Violence
High-quality administrative data that is available and comparable is key to understanding the scale ...
- PublicationJustice, Violence
Violence against women (VAW) is one of the most widespread violations of human rights and a manifest...
- DocumentEconomic and financial affairs, Health, Youth, Violence
- NaujienosViolence
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has estimated that the cost of gender-based violen...
- ProjectDigital agenda, Violence
The increasing reach of the internet, use of social media platforms and rapid spread of mobile infor...
- ProjectMigration, Violence
EIGE has estimated the number of girls at risk of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Austria, Denmar...
- PublicationHealth, Justice, Migration, Youth, Violence
Since 2012, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has mapped the situation of female gen...
- DocumentDigital agenda, Economic and financial affairs, Employment, Health, Violence
- ProjectHealth, Justice, Violence
EIGE’s study on femicide will identify gaps between law and practice in providing justice to victims...
- NaujienosEducation, Employment, Health, Justice, Violence
In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender Equality (...
- PublicationHealth, Justice, Violence
This study offers a preliminary overview of the measures undertaken across the EU to support victims...