Any act which causes physical harm as a result of unlawful physical force. Physical violence can take the form of, among others, serious and minor assault, deprivation of liberty and manslaughter
… girls who have been exposed to conflict-related sexual violence . EIGE Director Carlien Scheele says: Displacement already comes with physical and emotional tolls. And on top of that, on their … don’t realise, people can become victims of gender-based violence. And this is mostly hitting many women and girls. To …
… and impunity. Both women and men can be victims of cyber violence. However, evidence shows that women and girls are … it. Not only are they more likely to be targeted by cyber violence, but they can suffer from serious consequences, resulting in physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm and …
… Equality (EIGE) publishes a new report ‘Combating cyber violence against women and girls’ which underlines the urgent … (or is a precursor for) violence and victimisation in the physical world. Says EIGE Director Carlien Scheele: While … continuum of violence between the digital and the physical worlds. “The report presents an analysis of …
… and impunity. Both women and men can be victims of cyber violence. However, evidence shows that women and girls are … it. Not only are they more likely to be targeted by cyber violence; they can also suffer from serious consequences, resulting in physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm and …
… genital mutilation is a severe form of gender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and women's health. It leaves deep psychological and physical scars. EIGE´s upcoming study aims to identify how … seconded national expert from Belgium on gender-based violence. To fill data gaps and help policy makers design …