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Definition of domestic violence

All acts of physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence that occur within the family or domestic unit, irrespective of biological or legal family ties, or between former or current spouses or partners, whether or not the perpetrator shares or has shared the same residence as the victim.

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58 gender statistics indicators found

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Gender Statistics Database
  • Domestic violence: Awareness raising

    … Related publications: Training on prevention of domestic violence …

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    Publication
    Topics
    • Violence
  • International regulations

    … against Women released  General recommendation No. 12 on Violence against Women  stating that articles 2, 5, 11, 12 … on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention) the 2005  Convention … regarding all forms of violence against women, including domestic violence. It recognises that domestic violence …

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  • Romania

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    Country profile: Gender Mainstreaming
  • Portugal

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    Country profile: Gender Mainstreaming
  • Preventing domestic violence - Good practices

    … existing resources and information on training to prevent domestic violence, on campaigns to raise social and political awareness on domestic violence and on support services for victims of …

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    Publication
    Topics
    • Health
    • Violence
  • Gender-responsive public procurement

    … the gender balance in decision-making, ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality beyond the EU. To … are major investors in the EU, spending 14 % of its gross domestic product (GDP) ( [9] ). Achieving value for money and … on the increase in homelessness among women suffering domestic violence. Selection criteria include prior …

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    Method/Tool
  • Agriculture and rural development

    … all women and girls everywhere Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and … genital mutilation Recognise and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services, …

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    Policy area
  • Employment

    … norms attached to the roles of women and men in the domestic sphere and how these relate to their participation … balance for women and men and combating all forms of violence against women. In addition to the European …

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    Policy area
  • Health

    … disabilities related to home accidents and sexual violence, as well as diseases and disabilities related to old age. Sexual abuse and domestic violence particularly affect women and girls in all countries and in all social classes. Domestic violence against women remains one of the most …

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    Policy area
  • Justice

    … justice system) responsible for taking measures to fight violence against women. Acknowledging the gender dimension of … common, for instance, in the case of women victims of domestic violence or sex workers who face sexual or domestic violence. Women may also experience negative …

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    Policy area
  • Research

    … [3] , especially – but not only – by women. Gender-based violence and sexual harassment have long been overlooked as … toxic by women and other groups. Moreover, gender-based violence and sexual harassment are prevalent in higher … the resolution addresses infection risks, increased domestic and gender-based violence, the increased burden of …

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    Policy area
  • Tourism

    … of tourism in the world economy as 9% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). While its contribution to economic … gender stereotypes and travelling risks of gender-based violence. Issues of gender inequalities in the policy area … in jobs that generally replicate gender segregation in domestic work and family care. For instance, some managers in …

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  • Transport

    … travel off-peak more often than men. In addition, fear of violence and aggression means that women are far less willing … and monetary costs) to fulfil their economic, social and domestic roles. The costs of unreliable and inflexible … them to travel to and from work in time to also meet their domestic family care obligations, or provide ample space and …

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  • European Union

    … women and girls, and ensuring freedom from gender-based violence. It develops policies, provides guidance on quality … solely to equality issues, producing conclusions on violence against women and domestic violence in the area of gender equality. Other …

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  • Administrative data collection

    … by institutions during their routine operations. For violence against women, administrative data can include, … comprehensive data on intimate partner violence , domestic violence and other forms of violence against women, … of 14 May 2024 on combating violence against women and domestic violence .  In the context of Art. 44, EIGE is being …

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  • International organisations

    … gender stereotypes and sexism; preventing and combating violence against women and girls; guaranteeing equal access … on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Council of Europe Treaty Series No 210) … gender equality and combating violence against women and domestic violence. The aim of the cooperation unit is to …

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  • Croatia - Intimate Partner Violence

    … in Croatia, "domestic violence" is any form of physical, mental, sexual or economic violence, in particular: physical violence or the use of …

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    Croatia
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    • Violence
  • Study to review the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU – Beijing +20

    … adopt a more in-depth focus on the review of the area of Violence against Women, by assessing in detail the … eventual proposal of new indicators covering also forms of Violence against Women other than domestic violence. The report shall provide an analysis based …

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  • Training on prevention of domestic violence

    … Related publications: Domestic Violence: Awareness raising …

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    Publication
    Topics
    • Violence
  • Domestic violence: Support services

    … Related publications: Domestic Violence: Awareness raising …

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    Topics
    • Violence

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