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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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  • How can we accelerate action for gender equality?

    … on everyone to step forward and help #AccelerateAction for gender equality. At the current rate of progress , it will … These include: Closing gender gaps; Tackling gender-based violence; Promoting inclusivity; And expanding opportunities. …

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

    … the event "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

    … New Gender Equality Index Thematic Focus highlights the scale of violence against women and the path forward Violence against … latest Gender Equality Index 2024 Thematic Focus , gender-based violence remains prevalent, severe and under-reported …

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

    … harmful norms 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 Index 2024: Tackling violence against women, tackling gender inequalities

    … The latest edition of the Gender Equality Index, the 2024 edition, highlights the fact … backdrop of long-standing gender equality issues such as violence against women but also make gender equality a more … its Member States, presents findings from the EU gender-based violence survey, includes an analysis of the extent of …

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  • Gender Equality Forum 2024: Chair Statement

    … protect our Union of Equality more than ever before. The Gender Equality Forum 2024 proved that no one in our … 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, …

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  • 2025: Not settling and not giving up

    … of you here, along with the many actors and advocates for gender equality who attended the Gender Equality Forum in … open on the implementation of the Directive on Combatting Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence by ensuring the definition of rape is consent-based.” She said: “We will continue to fight for it. I am …

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  • Traineeships (Research & Policy Support Unit)

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality 1 (EIGE) announces traineeship opportunities … or an IPA qualifying country. 2   The traineeships are based at the Agency's premises in Vilnius, Lithuania. The … Unit, in particular research and statistics, gender based violence and gender mainstreaming; Extend and apply knowledge …

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  • EIGE publications coming up in 2025

    … making  Methodological report One report every quarter Gender Equality Index: Thematic focus  Report Q1 EIGE's data collection exercise on intimate partner violence Methodological report  Q1 Administrative data … 1325 and respective National Action Plans to combat gender-based violence in the context of crises Policy brief Q1 …

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  • Steering Committee Meeting regarding FRA's project on "Violence and related human rights abuses against women fleeing the war in Ukraine"

    … EIGE's Team Leader of Gender Based Violence, Cristina Fabre, attends a Steering Committee …

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  • EU Mutual Learning Seminar in Gender Equality: "Combating digital violence against women"

    … EIGE's Team Leader of Gender Based Violence, Cristina Fabre, attends EU Mutual Learning Seminar …

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  • Country profile for Latvia

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Latvia. Main findings … victims of intimate partner violence recorded by police (based on data from 2022).  At the same time, women represent …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Poland. Main findings … domestic violence. Findings of the EU survey on gender-based violence ( EU-GBV survey ) also show that, during …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Finland. Main findings … in 2022) Women represent 69% of domestic violence victims (based on data from 2022). Physical violence is the most …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Bulgaria. Main findings … of physical, psychological, sexual, and economic violence based on the UNODC International Classification of Crime for …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Estonia. Main findings … victims of domestic violence recorded by police are women (based on 2022 data). Psychological violence is the most …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in France. Main findings … 85 % of victims of intimate partner violence are women (based on 2021 data) 78 % of victims of domestic violence are …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Belgium. Main findings … Download this graph Findings from the EU survey on gender-based violence ( EU-GBV survey ) show that 31 % of …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Germany. Main findings … partner violence and 71 % of victims of domestic violence (based on 2022 data). Physical violence is the most common …

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

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … data collection exercise on intimate partner violence and domestic violence in Spain. Main findings … partner violence (91 %) and domestic violence (83 %), based on data from 2022. Psychological violence is the most …

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    Country profile: Gender-based violence

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