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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- PublicationEconomic and financial affairs, Education, Employment, Health, Poverty, Violence
Since 2013, the Gender Equality Index has been recognised by EU institutions and Member States as a ...
- PublicationJustice, Violence
This report provides recommendations to the Member States of the European Union and the United Kingd...
- PublicationJustice, Violence
According to a 2014 study by the Fundamental Rights Agency, 31 % of women in the European Union have...
- 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...