… In an exchange of perspectives with the Council of Europe … data on GBV covering different forms of violence against women and girls. Our administrative data collection provides … against women. We are currently working on the development of comparable definitions, measurement frameworks …
… supports EU candidate countries and a potential candidate in the development of first composite indicators for measuring violence against women. This activity aims to contribute towards a better …
… In recent weeks, killings of a woman or girl because of her … puts victims’ rights into sharp focus. According to UN Women, 45,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate …
… FEMM Committee Meeting Wednesday 25 th January 2023 In the annual European Parliament FEMM committee conference … the functionality of our economies and societies – where women and men, girls and boys in all their diversity are … gender balance on corporate boards. Another encouraging development last year was the introduction of the European …
… recognises the various forms of femicide committed against women and girls as ‘the most severe manifestation of … of Member States to collect this data. To fill the gap in data collection and analysis, several research initiatives … conducted extensive research on femicide, allowing for the development of several research outputs. This report …
… Austrian government provide insights on approaches taken in Austria and underline the importance of implementing … practices on femicide across the EU. Federal Minister for Women, Family, Integration and Media, Susanne Raab stated: The fight against violence and the protection of women is top priority for the Austria government. Valid data …
… It’s great to be here to speak about EIGE’s work programme in 2022. We have three priority topics for the coming years. … economy of the future , and how it’s looking different for women and men. Next week on 31 st January, we are releasing a … the opportunities of this brave new world to make sure women benefit as much as men. To get information for the …
… mapped the situation of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the European Union, identified good practices to tackle it and developed a methodology to estimate the number of women and girls at risk. This common methodology was originally presented in 2015, pilot tested in three Member States (EIGE, 2015), …
… released estimations of the number of girls at risk of FGM in Denmark, Spain, Luxembourg and Austria. The estimations … when performed abroad. However, protection is weaker for women and girls trying to enter the EU to seek safety from … around the world. It is a violent form of subordination of women and girls and it stands in gross contradiction to the …
… Spikes in domestic violence reports during Covid-19 lockdowns have been a sad reminder that, across the world, women frequently face the most danger from people they know. … varies across Member States Data for the number of women victims of intimate partner femicide (see Figure 1), is …
… Expected result : Police officers trained in intersectional approach will have a better understanding … victim. Risk assessment must incorporate information about women’s race, disability, age, religion, immigration status, … barriers to accessing support and protection. For example, women migrants and asylum seekers may face increased risk of …
… understand the gender dynamics of violence against women and are capable of predicting lethality. Key elements … for developing gender competent risk assessment by police In developing a gender-specific approach to risk assessment, … capacity building. Gender equality competence involves the development of knowledge and awareness about gender equality …
… and evaluation of risk assessment practices and outcomes in multiagency protocols andprocedures as part of an annual … for assuring the quality of risk assessment processes and in identifying weaknesses and areas for improvement. At the … over time. Responses must adapt accordingly to ensure women’s safety (see Principle 1 on risk assessment). Data …
… the police and other agencies. These should: be drafted in close consultation with the national data protection … (on implementing systematic police training and capacity development, see Step 4 ; on embedding police risk assessment … on risk can lead to failings in the system that put women and children at increased risk of further harm. All …
… The police should take an active role in establishing a strong multiagency framework for … their children; facilitate responses to violence against women and girls that are comprehensive, multidisciplinary, … and sustained; ensure that police risk assessment enables women’s access to essential services, increasing the …