… against women and to support the implementation of EU and Member State commitments to eliminate violence against … violence and further the comparability of data across the EU-28. More precisely, the study sought to: Assess the …
… country factsheets for each of the Member States and the EU as a whole, detailing the activities, policies and … factsheets contribute to EIGE’s mission to assist the EU institutions and Member States in the collection, analysis …
… presents an overview of female genital mutilation in EU Member States through prevalence data, policy and legal … gender-based violence alongside increased migration from countries where female genital mutilation is practiced. The … of strategies to combat female genital mutilation in the EU. …
… 39 % to 57 % of girls originating from FGM-practising countries who live in Malta are at risk of female genital … hard to imagine and to accept that today some girls in the EU are still threatened by one of the most horrible forms of … Equality. Despite girls continuing to be at risk in the EU, research from focus group discussions showed that …
… of female genital mutilation in a region or country of the EU. “Female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal in all countries of the European Union but this does not mean that … By offering a common framework to estimate FGM risk in the EU, EIGE wants to help Member States eliminate the practice …
… when it comes to female genital mutilation (FGM) in the EU. Family members fear the consequences of the law more than … genital mutilation exists in Europe. So far, 16 out of 28 EU Member States have ratified it, while the European Union … be successful. In the EU today, women from FGM-practicing countries continue to seek asylum. It is important that …
… harassment and abuse in the parliament and the wider EU. It calls for a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual … responsibility”, said Vilija Blinkevicute, Chair of the EU Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender … have a comparable score for violence against women in the EU and each Member State. The EU’s score is 27.5 out of 100 …
… and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each year. This harmful practice leaves many long-lasting … makers design better protection measures for girls in the EU, EIGE is working on a study that will estimate the risk of … genital mutilation, both in their country and across the EU. The impact of new and evolving patterns of migration will …
… girls is an increasing concern. Despite the lack of data, EU estimates show that one in ten women have experienced some … cases is rising. More information and awareness needed The EU does not yet have a common approach or even a common … each country defines and punishes it differently. Some countries do not even consider it a crime. Furthermore, many …