… It’s been two years since the Russian aggression against Ukraine … unknown country in the EU, many face barriers – especially women and girls who have been exposed to conflict-related … of gender-based violence. And this is mostly hitting many women and girls. To make matters even more complex, they face …
… it is slowly dying out in their countries of origin. “EIGE’s latest estimations of the number of girls at risk of FGM … 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 …
… forms of violence. When girls return to the family’s home country this risk becomes real because of the social … a gender-sensitive way. This can include the provision of women interpreters and specialised referral and care upon … institutions in their efforts to make equality between women and men a reality. It provides specific expertise and …
… Digital technologies offer young women and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. … offered by digitalisation. Young people, especially women are put off from taking part in political discussions … and become future leaders,” said Virginija Langbakk, EIGE’s Director. Online harassment happens more often to young …
… Yes it is. It is estimated that 180,000 girls and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each … violence that directly affects girls’ and women's health. It leaves deep psychological and physical scars. … Anke.Gittenaer@eige.europa.eu Read more about EIGE’sstudies on female genital mutilation here …
… the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. Despite the lack of … is far more traumatic”, said Jurgita Peciuriene, EIGE's programme coordinator for gender-based violence. Experts … affects women and girls in different ways to men and boys, studies tend not to differentiate between women and men …
… their legal and policy frameworks, as reported by EIGE’s study ‘ Female Genital Mutilation in the European Union and … recognition as the EU knowledge centre on equality between women and men. Its work on combating violence against women has become increasingly significant. In recent years …