… in the context of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO). What is the Council of … Presidency, equality issues such as violence against women and anti-discrimination see new-found prominence on the … says: I very much welcome the adoption of important legislation that tackles violence against women and domestic …
… 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 …
… economic hardships leading to increased risks of poverty and job insecurity. Still, today in Spain women also assume … share responsibilities within our families.” New consent law: “Only yes means yes” paves the way To conclude on a … a bill on sexual assault. The purpose of the new consent law is the guarantee and comprehensive protection of the …
… Convention opened for signature. I remember the joy and excitement my colleagues felt, together with the many activists, member state representatives and professionals we had been working with to achieve this … Union. Right now, the European Commission is drafting new legislation to tackle violence against women across the whole …
… by intimate partners or other family members worldwide and around 2 600 in Europe. However, the number of victims is … in fact much higher. Orphaned children, bereaved parents and siblings of murdered women are rarely considered as … legislative and policy documents identifies 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. …
… the number of girls at risk in different EU countries and provides tailor-made recommendations to help countries … Increased knowledge of recent developments in policy, legislationand research on the prevalence and risk of female … FGM is rooted in traditions and cultural beliefs. Law enforcement is essential so that those responsible for …
… 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 …
… Danish police nationwide and regular registration of comprehensive data The Danish … with the various registers in Denmark Statistics. Specific legislation regulates data access and linkage for research … the investigation and court procedures. Danish criminal law In relation to violence against women, the relevant …
… health professionals: the protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM The Model protocol medical care for women … in the Netherlands criminalises rape (Art. 242 criminal law), sexual assault and stalking (law from 28 June 2000). No … In Netherland FGM is prosecutable under general criminal legislation (section 300-304, 307, 308 of the Penal Code), …
… 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 …