… in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. 95% of … in women and girls remains a structural form of violence against women. Member States are obliged by law to … in a broader national strategy to combat gender-based violence. Further information Read the report Gender-specific …
… values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of the most … manifestations of inequality and discrimination. Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender …
… zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. We cannot and will not accept … values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of the most … manifestations of inequality and discrimination. Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender …
… world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On the eve of this occasion Vilnius … initiative “Orange the World” and calls for action to stop violence against women. Presidential Palace and the Ministry … join the campaign and light their buildings in orange. “Violence against women is both a cause and a consequence of …
… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the … show. Almost one in two women (47%) who have experienced violence have never told anyone, whether that be the police, … services, a friend, neighbour or colleague. Disclosed violence is only a fraction of the reality. “Violence against …
… genital mutilation is a severe form of gender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and women's health. It … seconded national expert from Belgium on gender-based violence. To fill data gaps and help policy makers design … of the Gender Equality Index 2017. The Index report on violence will be published in November 2017. For more …
… can easily access the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. … that one in ten women have experienced some form of cyber violence since the age of 15. “Women are more likely than men to be victims of severe forms of cyber violence and the impact on their lives is far more …
… first legally binding instrument dedicated to combating violence against women. Violence against women is rooted in the unequal power … expressions of gender inequality. “ The elimination of violence against women involves challenging the unequal …
… Violence against women is happening in all corners of the EU … are urgently needed to ensure that policy responses to violence are as effective as possible. EIGE’s new project on … by police and justice services on intimate partner violence and rape. Administrative data shed light on cases of …
… to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by lighting up the historic Town Hall … up in orange to raise awareness of the urgent need to end violence against women and girls. The Orange event marks the … yearlong campaign of focused actions to combat violence against women. Making gender equality a reality is …
… from the point of view of victims of gender-based violence and their access to justice, it found many positive … which provisions benefit victims of gender-based violence, as well as those that can be counterproductive, or … considering the specific needs of victims of gender-based violence. One of the clear strengths of the Directive is the …
… To reduce violence against women, first we need to understand the scope … Administrative data is provided by individuals who report violence to the police, courts, hospitals and shelters. … Although EU Member States collect administrative data on violence against women, major obstacles for the collection of …
… 16 Days of Activism: Engaging Europe to end violence against women! Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a major problem in the European … 1 in 5 women, on average, have experienced physical violence by a partner . GBV is based on unequal power …
… Intimate partner violence is the most prevalent form of violence against women in the EU. In a joint effort to … 25 November , the international day for the elimination of violence against women. The highest political level of …
… of the main areas of cooperation will be on working to end violence against women in the EU. The EU Agency for … 27,000 women in order to collect data on the extent of violence against women in the EU. Given the current lack of … of the main gaps and challenges in the area of combating violence against women. Therefore the development of the …