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.
… a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between women and men. For example, women farm holders have … on the elimination of all forms of discrimination againstwomen (CEDAW), a bill of women’s human rights, … all women and girls everywhere Eliminate all forms of violenceagainst all women and girls in the public and …
… 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 …
… but the justice system does not equally accommodate women’s and men’s needs. The due diligence principle holds … justice system) responsible for taking measures to fight violenceagainstwomen. Acknowledging the gender dimension of crime is …
… In addition to amateurs, an increasing number of women and men are choosing sport as a leisure activity, … in sports coaching and teaching eradicating gender-based violence in and through sport eliminating gender stereotypes … Member States to ‘ identify best practices in the fight against sexual harassment and abuse in sport ’. However, …
… has been paid to how the tourism industry benefits women and men, as well as to the relation between tourism and … gender stereotypes and travelling risks of gender-based violence. Issues of gender inequalities in the policy area … culture that reinforces these stereotypes discrimination againstwomen at all stages of the recruitment process, …
… 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 …
… of the Beijing Platform for Action Factsheets Area A: Women and Poverty Area G: Women in Power and Decision-Making … C: Women and Health Area I: Human Rights of Women Area D: ViolenceagainstWomen Area J: Women and the Media Area E: Women and …
… most important treaties like the Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings (CETS No. 197) and the on Preventing and Combating ViolenceagainstWomen and Domestic Violence (CETS No. 210). The Steering …
… administrative data collection on Intimate partner violence and gender-related killings of women Improving police and justice data on intimate partner violenceagainstwomen in the European Union Developing EU-wide …
… Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality, … all societies. Gender-based violence is violence directed against a person because of their gender. Both women and men experience gender-based violence but the …
… body/bodies Belgium Institute for Equality between Women and Men (IEWM) Bulgaria Policy for people with … that [re]placing the independent bodies for protection against discrimination on the ground of sex with bodies for … social issues, such as family, children, gender-based violence, human trafficking/exploitation, social inclusion …
… of methodological options on the cost of gender-based violence and intimate partner violence, by studying different … a case study on the cost of intimate partner violenceagainstwomen in the UK during 2012 and provides a calculation of the …