… It’s wonderful to be here at the W7 summit, surrounded by change makers for gender equality. I want to start by … better. A victim of violence can be hidden behind shame, social stigma and fear – preventing her from coming forward … the labour market. The high toll on healthcare services, social welfare, support services for victims, personal costs …
… States. We discussed shared commitments towards a new social organisation of care, in a bi-regional pact between … will. It is the cornerstone for meaningful and sustainable change to advance gender equality and eradicate poverty . Our … the President and delegation of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) – for which our agency provides …
… Rubiales infamously kissed player Jenni Hermoso – Spain’s social media was ablaze with a new wave of the #MeToo … was the hashtag driving the online discourse. Pushing for change. Putting an age-old issue into sharp focus with fresh … – are typically seen as masculine traits – based on the social constructs of masculinity. Therefore, based on rigid …
… the multilateral system. We contributed to a cascade of social media commentary by bringing in EIGE’s evidence on … brings added value to conflict prevention, peace and social resilience. More measures need to be put in place to … who are visible at the top, it will lead to a cascade of change across more law enforcement structures and positions. …
… Between armed conflicts, natural disasters and climate change, and new threats, such as online hate speech and cyber … impact of crises. To put this into focus - due to climate change one billion people are at risk of being displaced … And gender is one part of it – violence intersects with social class, religion, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, …
… who are harassed or stalked online are frequently told to change their privacy settings, or to ‘go offline’ for a … has real consequences. Cyber violence has psychological, social and financial repercussions for victims. An act of … cyber violence most commonly includes anxiety, distress, social withdrawal, paranoia and depression. All this can lead …
… intimate partner violence is ‘a private matter’ needs to change across society, on an individual level as well as in … with the victim and perpetrator. In healthcare and social-care settings, professional obligation is a factor …
… To end violence, we urgently need to tackle impunity and social stigma, which lead to underreporting. Men and boys … survey. However, in recent times things have started to change. More women are coming forward to speak out about … sexual harassment in Hollywood have prompted a worldwide social media campaign #MeToo that aims to break the silence …
… and that status reflects the unbalanced distribution of social, political, and economic power among women and men in … Further information Press release: Lighting the way for change - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work …