… femicide in the European Union: Perspectives from victims and professionals . The report follows on EIGE’s package to … are hidden in plain sight. However, their experiences with law enforcement and the justice sector are often painful. … Germany) To change the way we perceive femicide, legislation must lead by example. Member States can improve …
… is killed because of her gender – it is key to identify and count cases accurately. Recent meetings between EIGE, … in Austria and underline the importance of implementing legislationand improving data collection practices on … femicides. EIGE is currently identifying gaps between lawand practice in providing justice to victims and their …
… of girls at risk of FGM in Denmark, Spain, Luxembourg and Austria. The estimations find that increases in the … of the number of girls at risk of FGM show that legislationand campaigns work. The absolute number of girls … with affected communities, such as healthcare, education, law enforcement and child protection, asylum and migration. …
… Strong laws and prosecution are powerful deterrent factors when it comes … in the EU. Family members fear the consequences of the law more than the consequences of not having it done. … the law is vital, combined with awareness raising of the legislation amongst the communities involved”, said Virginija …
… mutilation (FGM) continues to be one of the most brutal and at the same time most tabooed forms of gender-based … will support policy makers in their efforts to follow the law obligation in this area and develop strategies for … Ten Member States have developed specific criminal legislation on FGM , whereas in other Member States the …
… 8 March, European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding and Commissioner Cecilia Malmström have today joined human … granting asylum or humanitarian protection. In our asylum legislation, we are paying particular attention to women and … risk of FGM (where studies are available) Country Criminal law provisions against FGM Estimated no. of women with FGM …