… On behalf of Director Carlien Scheele, Dennis van der Veur, Head of … the European Commission’s priorities. Gender equality is a human right. Gender-based violence is a violation of this … violence is recognised as a violation ofhumanrights it is often still perceived as a private matter -– and …
… In an exchange of perspectives with the Council of Europe GREVIO members in … collection requested for the monitoring of the Victims’ Rights Directive and the Istanbul Convention. EIGE’s … of gender-based violence. It must remain a priority in our humanrights and gender equality efforts. At the Forum, we …
… in Law Enforcement organised by the Lithuanian Ministry of Interior on 2 February 2024 with the participation of … the essential role women play in the promotion ofhumanrights, peace and sustainable development within the …
… Violence against women a cause and a consequence of the inequalities between women and men. EIGE’s new report … form of discrimination against women but a violation ofhumanrights. Paths to progress Many EU candidate countries and a …
… In recent weeks, killings of a woman or girl because of her gender (femicide) in a few … The spate of femicide cases in 2021 puts victims’ rights into sharp focus. According to UN Women, 45,000 women … their own family. This needs to change. The international humanrights framework obliges States to follow the due …
… joining us today. I am very pleased to share highlights of EIGE’s work programme 2023 with you all. Naturally, this … Ukraine - can realise their sexual and reproductive rights in the EU. Women and girls who are victims of … comes with its structural challenges due to our limited human resources. As you know, EIGE’s second external …
… at an event organised by the 2021 Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 25 November 2021. … myths and misinformation and openly oppose women’s rights. Often they are behind vicious cyber harassment … the digital sphere, disempowering them and violating their humanrights. And it has only intensified during the …
… not included here, supported the message. Dear Members of the European Parliament, dear guests, Thank you for … for Action] sets out a comprehensive roadmap for equal rights between women and men. That same year, in 1995, the … labour – including care work, the social organisation ofhuman reproduction and health, as well as the accessibility …
… pandemic and shows how governments can amplify the role of people witnessing violence. “Women usually face the most … Spain’s campaign emphasised that domestic violence is a humanrights violation -- not a private issue. Awareness campaigns …
… for sexual exploitation is the most commonly reported form ofhuman trafficking in the European Union. It is a form of … both the EU Anti-Trafficking Directive and the Victims’ Rights Directive from a gender perspective. The Institute, in …
… Ten EU agencies signed a joint statement of commitment to work together to address trafficking in human beings. In line with the Lisbon Treaty; our respective … O’Flaherty Director of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights Detlef Schröder Executive Director of the EU Agency …
… or colleague. Disclosed violence is only a fraction of the reality. “Violence against women is both a cause and a … Chair of the EU Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality. To provide a more nuanced picture … It also helps to measure forms of violence, such as human trafficking, intimate partner violence, sexual assault …
… Today EIGE’s host city of Vilnius joins the global campaign to mark the … women. From 25 November until 10 December on international humanrights day, daily posts will be published. Follow us through …
… In connection to The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and the 16 Days of … Against Gender Violence Campaign (25 November-10 December –HumanRights Day) R esearch recently conducted by the European …