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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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  • “Gender equality will never be a zero-sum game” – Director General Ana Gallego’s visit to EIGE

    … objectives.” In areas where priority focus is ongoing, violence against women is up top – with particular attention on how it is …

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  • The European Institute of Gender Equality’s role in supporting the implementation of the Istanbul Convention

    … Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (The Istanbul Convention) is to …

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  • Digitalisation

    … digital policies that ensure equitable access and protect against online harassment. Sub-themes AI and Gender Bias … and social media algorithms. At work, this can limit women and men's employment opportunities and reinforce … Explore our resources on Digitalisation Combating cyber violence against women and girls Safe Spaces Artificial …

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  • No Country Can Afford Gender-Based Violence

    … (W7) in Rome on 9 May 2024 on the cost of gender-based violence and the power of data. Dear colleagues, It’s … attention to those around you. Do you see at least three women? Chances are, one of them could be a victim of … the European Parliament adopted the Directive on Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. And on 7 May, only 2 …

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  • Equality ministers in the EU choose a historic win for equality

    … under the Belgian Presidency, equality issues such as violence against women and anti-discrimination see new-found prominence on the …

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    • Justice
    • Violence
  • What’s gender equality got to do with financial independence?

    … gender roles glorified while questioning the need for women's  financial independence . EIGE’s new report … Social and cultural norms and values Incidence of violence (e.g. economic violence) Policies and legislation … policy objectives. Prevent and combat economic violence against women and monitor its prevalence in the EU. This …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
    • Employment
    • Migration
    • Poverty
    • Violence
  • Are You Ready for the European Parliament Elections 2024? Take the Gender Equality Quiz!

    … leave while others don’t? And are you aware how many women parliamentarians have suffered online abuse and hatred? … for equality bodies, proposal for a directive to combat violence against women and domestic violence, directive on gender …

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  • Example - Area 4

    … to ratify the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Istanbul Convention); assess the …

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  • National data providers consultation meeting on administrative data collection on intimate partner violence and gender-based violence against women (GBVAW)

    … on administrative data collection on intimate partner violence and gender-based violence against women (GBVAW) in Vilnius (and online).  On behalf of the …

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  • Step 4: Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the recommendations

    … further attention. These included increased harassment and violence against women and other disadvantaged groups using public transport, …

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  • Why is gender-responsive evaluation essential within the EU evaluation framework and the European Green Deal?

    … affect everyone, their impacts are not gender neutral. Women and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate … resources have been used and actions have been taken against what would be needed. They also help to build trust … women face increased risks such as sexual and gender-based violence. The strategy acknowledges the gender impacts of …

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  • Seconded National Expert: Gender-based Violence

    … the post of Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The registration of applications will begin … relevant to their work.  Job Description Profile Violence against women is one of the critical areas of concern of the Beijing …

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  • References

    … ). Austrian Federal Chancellery (2009), ‘Women’s advancement plan for the Parliamentary Directorate’ ( … ). EIGE (2022), Combating Cyber Violence against Women and Girls , Publications Office of the European …

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  • Further resources

    … EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database and data collection on women and men in decision-making. Inter-Parliamentary Union … Guidelines for the elimination of sexism, harassment and violence against women in parliament. Gender sensitive parliaments: A …

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  • Why are gender equality action plans important for parliaments?

    … Act to establish continuous plans for the advancement of women [1] . In 2009, the National Council adopted a 6-year … on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women [16] , the Beijing Declaration and Platform for … and representation;  ending gender-discrimination, violence and other harmful practices; and  advancing equality …

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  • How we can resolutely combat all forms of gender-based violence

    … shared the agency's work in the field of gender-based violence. Dear colleagues, good afternoon, Thank you very … data on GBV  covering different forms of violence against women and girls.  Our administrative data collection provides …

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  • Regional consultations on CEDAW GR Nr. 40 for women's representation in decision-making for Eastern and Western European States

    … Morais Maceira, attends the regional consultation for women's representation on decision-making organized by the Convention on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEDAW) Committee, supported by the UN Office …

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  • Traineeships – Gender Equality (Research & Policy Support Unit)

    … management and procurement procedures. Gender-based Violence The selected trainee can expect to carry out duties … Assist the team with data collection on violence against women and domestic violence, including administrative data …

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  • CSW68 newsfeed – Director Carlien Scheele shares reflections from New York

    … week and next, the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), is happening in New York. CSW is the UN's … poverty’, with 10 action points. They include addressing: violence against women , poverty, care and health, the empowerment of …

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  • WHO/Europe roundtable discussion on digital health technologies and gender equality

    … discussion on the role of digital health technologies in women’s health, empowerment and gender equality, held by WHO. … criminalized in the new EU Directive on combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. The roundtable presents …

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