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Definition of gender-based violence

Violence directed against a person because of that person’s gender, gender identity or gender expression, or which affects persons of a particular gender disproportionately.

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  • The safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls is not optional. It’s non-negotiable.

    … EU GBV survey and EIGE’s 2024 Thematic Focus on Tackling Violence Against Women and Tackling Gender Inequalities. Good afternoon members of the committee, … the most important data related to gender equality. Gender-based violence (GBV) is both a cause and a consequence of …

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  • Victim Support Europe 2025 Annual Conference – '35 Years of Victim Support in Europe – Transforming Lives Today, Inspiring a Brighter Tomorrow'

    … EIGE’s Gender-Based Violence SNE, Sara Moreira, takes part in Victim Support … Lisbon, where she contributes to discussions on tackling gender-based violence and strengthening support for victims …

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  • Council of Europe - 18th Meeting of the Committee of the Parties

    … Carlien Scheele, presents the findings from the EU Gender-based Violence Survey to the Committee of the Parties during the …

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  • Gender-based violence in migration

    … impact women and girls, increasing their exposure to gender-based violence (GBV). Migrants – particularly those who are …

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  • Gender-based violence in armed conflicts

    … to the risk of experiencing conflict-related sexual violence. Women, men, girls and boys – all can become victims … intersecting reasons.  These include pre-exisiting gender inequality and power imbalances, in addition to the … services for victims of CRSV. These recommendations are based on gaps and challenges identified in “Women fleeing war …

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  • From borders to safety: addressing gender-based violence in migration journeys

    … for women and girls facing the constant threat of gender-based violence. EIGE’s latest policy brief ‘ Addressing …

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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, … why perception does not match reality According to the EU gender-based violence survey, 75% of ever-working women believe that …

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  • Gender-sensitive parliaments strengthen our democracies

    … Majlis) sharing the Agency’s latest data and insights on gender-sensitive parliaments. Dear colleagues, It’s my … and how we can advance further by designing evidence-based measures. To put it bluntly, gender sensitive … any form of gender-based discrimination, harassment or violence and conditions that respect the work–life balance …

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  • Algorithms and accountability: rewiring artificial intelligence for gender equality

    … In an informal meeting with gender equality ministers in the EU under the Polish … pushback against gender equality and cyber violence against women and girls . Ahead of this meeting, I … the integration of gender impact assessments and gender-based violence considerations to prevent discrimination and …

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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 Gender Equality (EIGE) is helping to standardise and enhance …

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

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has developed 13 indicators on intimate partner violence and domestic violence to guide the data collection efforts of the police …

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  • Addressing gender-based violence in migration: How to strengthen national action plans on Women, Peace and Security across the EU

    … and a shifting security landscape, the need to address gender-based violence (GBV) during migration journeys has become …

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

    … the European Commission's new, ambitious plan to advance gender equality across Europe. It builds on past achievements … Here’s how EIGE can support your work: Freedom from gender-based violence Every woman and girl should be safe, both online and …

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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 … look at how we can better protect and empower victims of gender-based and domestic violence. On 25 March EIGE Director …

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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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  • Symposium on Victims' Rights in the EU: Identification and definition of victims in cross-border cases

    … EIGE's gender-based violence team leader, Cristina Fabre, attends the Eurojust … of the European Protection Order, as well as present the gender perspective in defining victims of specific crimes …

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  • Presentation at the Student Association for Gender Equality at the College of Europe

    … Trainee, Maria Onnat, join the Student Association for Gender Equality at the College of Europe in Bruges to … discussion of EIGE's work, including the communication of gender equality as well as EIGE's latest findings on gender-based violence. …

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  • Presentation of the EU-GBV Survey Results to the Council of Europe

    … EIGE's gender- based violence team leader, Cristina Fabre, and EIGE's gender based-violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, present …

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  • Presentation on Femicide at the Annual Conference of the Police Network, Council of Europe

    … EIGE’s gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, represents EIGE at … Europe. The Conference will address the critical issue of violence against women, including femicide - the killing of …

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  • Eurostat Working Group on Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics

    … EIGE's gender-based violnece team leader, Cristina Fabre, and EIGE’s gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, attend the Eurostat …

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