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...
- 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
- ProjectEconomic and financial affairs, Violence
EIGE is estimating the costs of gender-based violence for EU Member States....
- 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...
- PublicationHealth, Justice, Migration, Youth, Violence
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that 12–17 % of girls (102– 136 girls ag...
- PublicationHealth, Justice, Migration, Youth, Violence
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that 9–15 % of girls (3 435–6 025 girls ...
- PublicationHealth, Justice, Migration, Youth, Violence
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that 12–18 % of girls (735–1 083 girls) ...
- PublicationHealth, Justice, Migration, Youth, Violence
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that 11–21 % of girls (1 408–2 568 girls...
- NaujienosHealth, Justice, Migration, Youth, Violence
To mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on 6 February, t...