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Definition of violence against women

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.

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36 gender statistics indicators found

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Gender Statistics Database
  • Gender-responsive public procurement

    … examine the impact of all contracted activities on women’s and men’s needs, interests and concerns, and design … the gender balance in decision-making, ending gender-based violence and promoting gender equality beyond the EU. To … contract performance clauses). German Act against Restraints of Competition. At the pre-tender stage, …

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    Method/Tool
  • Agriculture and rural development

    … 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 against women (CEDAW), a bill of women’s human rights, … all women and girls everywhere Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and …

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    Policy area
  • Culture

    … 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 …

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    Policy area
  • Digital agenda

    … to the Broadband Commission report, the presence of women online can boost GDP: bringing an additional 600 … strongly male-dominated environment, with discrimination against women 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 …

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    Policy area
  • Employment

    … 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 violence against women. In addition to the European …

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    Policy area
  • Health

    … 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 violence against women remains one of the most pervasive human rights …

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    Policy area
  • Justice

    … 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 violence against women. Acknowledging the gender dimension of crime is …

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    Policy area
  • Research

    … research still shows a pronounced under-representation of women, particularly in the hard sciences and in leadership … [3] , especially – but not only – by women. Gender-based violence and sexual harassment have long been overlooked as … in order to: remove barriers that generate discrimination against women in scientific careers and decision-making …

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    Policy area
  • Sport

    … 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, …

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  • Tourism

    … 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 against women at all stages of the recruitment process, …

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  • Transport

    … 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 …

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  • Youth

    …  – 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 …

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  • Education

    … 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 …

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    Policy area
  • Beijing + 20: The 4th Review of the Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States - Report

    … 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: Violence against Women Area J: Women and the Media Area E: Women and …

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  • Regulatory and legal framework

    … Addressing violence against women is a declared goal of the EU institutions and all EU … Initiatives towards the eradication of gender-based violence have gathered momentum in an international and an EU …

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  • EU Member States

    … body/bodies Belgium Institute for the Equality of Women and Men Bulgaria Department for Equal Opportunities, … France Ministry Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination Croatia Office for Gender Equality … social issues, such as family, children, gender-based violence, human trafficking/exploitation, social inclusion …

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  • European Union

    … the implementation of actions to promote equality between women and men in the policies and annual work programmes for … women and girls, and ensuring freedom from gender-based violence. It develops policies, provides guidance on quality … and Rapporteurs, the EU Civil Society Platform against Trafficking in Human Beings and the Network of the EU …

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  • International organizations

    … gender stereotypes and sexism; preventing and combating violence against women and girls; guaranteeing equal access of women and girls …

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  • Stakeholders

    … areas for action: addressing gender roles, promoting women in decision-making, supporting work–life balance and … EWL’s work focuses on seven key areas: the continuum of violence against women and girls, sexual and reproductive health and …

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  • What is gender-based violence?

    … Gender-based violence (GBV) stems from gender inequality in our … political, economic, and social imbalances between women and men. As a result, women are disproportionately … one of the most severe human rights violations. Violence against women constitutes all acts of gender‐based violence …

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