Violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women including all acts of gender-based violence that result in, or are likely to result in, physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.
… that the policy area of security is not gender-neutral. Women and men, and girls and boys experience conflict, … forced displacement, border security and political violence. In discussions about armed conflict, women are … affected. A number of studies have found that violenceagainstwomen, including sexual violence as a weapon of war, …
… are human rights, and as such are the rights of both women and men. Across all areas of culture, human rights are … in 1948. The promotion of gender equality and the combat against gender discrimination are twin goals of the EU, … dignity, integrity and an end to gender-based violence; gender equality in external actions; horizontal …
… to the Broadband Commission report, the presence of women online can boost GDP: bringing an additional 600 … strongly male-dominated environment, with discrimination againstwomen based on stereotypes about women’s role in … an important role in supporting and empowering victims of violence (e.g. web campaigns, information and support …
… knowledge and skills throughout their lives. It also makes women and men better equipped to secure steady, well-paid … both for pupils and teachers, is widespread. Gender-based violence and sexist language also occurs in educational … to invest. In this case, women might be discriminated against . EIGE’s research shows that, on average in the EU in …
… While considerable progress has been made in relation to women’s labour market participation over the past decades, … Eurofound, women spend 26 hours per week in unpaid work, against 9 hours for men. Between 2005 and 2010 the unpaid … balance for women and men and combating all forms of violenceagainstwomen. In addition to the European …
… and cultural factors that affect the behaviour of women and men and their access to health services. Regarding … disabilities related to home accidents and sexual violence, as well as diseases and disabilities related to old … all countries and in all social classes. Domestic violenceagainstwomen remains one of the most pervasive human rights …
… and policies are often considered to equally benefit women and men, there is a large body of professional … travel off-peak more often than men. In addition, fear of violence and aggression means that women are far less willing … sexual harassment on public transport means. The fight against sexual harassment focuses on the following main …
… – across all youth-to-adulthood transition events, women usually move to adulthood earlier than men. Youth is … accounted for 17.7% of the EU-28’s overall population. Against the background of an ageing society, the population … gender equality and preventing all forms of gender-based violence’ is included as one of the topics that the Council …