Violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women including all acts of gender-based violence that result in, or are likely to result in, physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.
… I seen such frequent reports in the media about domestic violence. The effect of lockdown measures has reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … preparing a study on the impact of Covid-19 on violenceagainstwomen. We will examine the different measures Member …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender … job losses and reduced working hours to spikes in domestic violence and overwhelmed counsellors, the effects of the … has also seen a rise in reports of domestic violenceagainstwomen. During the first wave of lockdowns across …
… measures undertaken across the EU to support victims of violence during the Covid-19 outbreak (from March until the … of governmental strategies on prevention of gender-based violence and on crisis preparedness. Further reading EIGE's … gender equality gains EIGE's resources on gender-based violence …
… lead efforts to eliminate it. We are winning the fight against FGM,” said Carlien Scheele, EIGE’s Director. EIGE … when performed abroad. However, protection is weaker for women and girls trying to enter the EU to seek safety from … in the asylum system. FGM is a severe form of gender-based violence that leaves deep physical and psychological scars on …
… future are increasingly digital, we need to ensure that women and girls occupy their fair share of this sector and … policymakers. The Index includes two additional domains: violenceagainstwomen and intersecting inequalities, which Index also …
… pandemic led to increased reports of intimate partner violence in a number of EU Member States, with a number of … can take to facilitate access to support services for women victims of violence during crisis situations. Provided … and measures Member States can adopt to counter violenceagainstwomen during crisis situations. Report: The Covid-19 …
… is a key aspect of risk assessment of intimate partner violence (see Principle 2 on risk assessment). The failure to … on risk can lead to failings in the system that put women and children at increased risk of further harm. All … and community responses to intimate partner violenceagainstwomen. It is essential that clear protocols and/or …
… framework for effectively responding to intimate partner violence. Elements to consider when establishing such a … and their children; facilitate responses to violenceagainstwomen and girls that are comprehensive, multidisciplinary, …
… the level of risk and identify the safety needs of women and children, the following elements should inform … risk factors for different forms of intimate partner violence. Risk factors for intimate partner violence that … gendered nature and impact of intimate partner violenceagainstwomen may result in a lower level of risk being …
… on delivering effective responses to intimate partner violence (see how to embed police risk assessment in a … levels of risk associated with intimate partner violenceagainstwomen. Assessing for multiple types and levels of risk …
… Violenceagainstwomen (VAW) is a violation of human rights. Its very nature … VAW. Further information Data collection on gender-based violence Good practices on administrative data on violence …