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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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  • Sexual harassment at work is more common than we think

    … of women across Europe. The biggest EU-wide survey on violence against women, from Eurostat, FRA and EIGE, … women, it overlaps with other forms of violence — from domestic abuse to cyberviolence — reinforcing cycles of fear, … 2024/1385 on Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence further reinforce the obligation to support …

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  • Task Force Meeting on Implementing Article 44 (EU Directive 2024/1385)

    … Task Force on administrative data collection for combating violence against women and domestic violence.  In accordance with Article 44 of Directive (EU) …

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  • The power of administrative data in combating gender-based violence 

    … To address gender-based violence (GBV) across the EU, the European Institute for … needs to be understood about the extent of gender-based violence in the EU,” says Carlien Scheele, EIGE Director.  … of the Directive on Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, EIGE is tasked with establishing a …

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  • Intimate partner and domestic violence: EIGE’s data collection (2023–2024) – Methodological report

    … (EIGE) has developed 13 indicators on intimate partner violence and domestic violence to guide the data collection efforts of the … EU Member States to measure intimate partner violence and domestic violence and to assess the progress made to combat …

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  • EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights: What you need to know

    … how EIGE can support your work: Freedom from gender-based violence Every woman and girl should be safe, both online and offline. Example: The EU will strengthen laws against domestic violence and cyber harassment to better protect … EU’s competitiveness – landing in €3.15 trillion EU Gross Domestic Product by 2050.” “And as we face multiple crises, …

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  • Sounding the alarm: turning crisis into change for victims of gender-based violence

    … When 1 in 3 women experience physical and/or sexual violence in the EU but only 1 in 5 contact a healthcare … can better protect and empower victims of gender-based and domestic violence. On 25 March EIGE Director Carlien Scheele … use their expertise and energy to tackle gender-based and domestic violence. And with the EU’s Roadmap for women’s …

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  • 4th Network meeting on Prevention of Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence

    … EIGE's gender- based violence team leader, Cristina Fabre, attends the 4th Network Meeting on the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Domestic VIolence (DV). …

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  • Social Question Working Party

    … to discuss the role of the EU Directive in combating Violence Against Woman (VAW) and Domestic Violence (DV), with focus on consent and education in sexual …

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  • Eurostat Working Group on Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics

    … team leader, Cristina Fabre, and EIGE’s gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, attend the Eurostat … and Criminal Justice Statistics, where present the latest Violence Against Women (VAW) and Domestic Violence (DV) administrative data collectrion …

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  • Protection and Empowerment of Victims of Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

    … "Protection and Empowerment of Victims of Gender-Based and Domestic Violence," hosted by MEP Elena Kountoura. The event brings …

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  • Introducing the latest Gender Equality Index thematic focus: a vital reminder to end violence against women

    … Equality Index Thematic Focus highlights the scale of violence against women and the path forward Violence against … EU Directive on Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (May 2024), which sets common legal … to prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence. Despite these advancements, five Member …

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  • Counting to counter gender-based violence: Improving the collection of disaggregated administrative data

    … and stereotypes fuel the perpetration of gender-based violence (GBV). In the face of one of the most widespread …

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  • Gender Equality Forum 2024: Chair Statement

    … face discrimination and higher poverty risks.  Meanwhile, violence against women continues at an alarming rate. One in three experiences gender-based violence.  Think about these findings from Eurostat, FRA and … responsibilities between women and men. But outside the domestic space, we need external support. Affordable, …

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  • 2025: Not settling and not giving up

    … open on the implementation of the Directive on Combatting Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence by ensuring the definition of rape is … year’s Directive on Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence marked a historic milestone toward …

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  • Traineeships (Research & Policy Support Unit)

    … Unit, in particular research and statistics, gender based violence and gender mainstreaming; Extend and apply knowledge … team with data collection on violence against women and domestic violence, including administrative data analysis on reported crimes connected to intimate partner and domestic violence; Contribute to the development of tools and …

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  • EIGE publications coming up in 2025

    … Q1 EIGE's data collection exercise on intimate partner violence Methodological report  Q1 Administrative data … data collection on violence against women and domestic violence  Report 2026 Gender-neutral job evaluation … data management on violence against women and domestic violence  Technical report 2026 Strategic foresight  …

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  • Country profile for Latvia

    … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Latvia. Main findings Victims of intimate partner violence and domestic violence More than 4 out of 5 victims of intimate …

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    Country profile: Gender-based violence
  • Country profile for Poland

    … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Poland. Main findings Victims of domestic violence In 2022, 51,935 women victims of domestic …

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    Country profile: Gender-based violence
  • Country profile for Finland

    … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Finland. Main findings Victims of intimate partner violence and domestic violence Roughly 4 out of 5 victims of intimate …

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    Country profile: Gender-based violence
  • Country profile for Bulgaria

    … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Bulgaria. Main findings Victims of domestic violence In 2022, 82 % of victims of domestic …

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    Country profile: Gender-based violence

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