… 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 …
… 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. …
… 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 …
… The importance of networking and data linkage in enhancing women shelters efficacy in … with women’s shelters The Ministry of Social Affairs and Interior is responsible for the collection of data on all … purposes, procedures started to change from 1990, when the legislation on social services and welfare began to regulate …
… into the issue of domestic violence: a centralised and joint database on violence against women (VAW) There have … of intimate partner violence (IPV) or not, pursuant to the Law on Protection from Domestic Violence (misdemeanour) and … was adopted in 2003. Due to the aligning the Croatian legislation with EU legislation, a new Act on Protection from …
… 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 …
… area Gender plays a specific role both in the incidence and the prevalence of specific pathologies, as well as in their treatment and impact in terms of well-being and recovery. This is due … services and prenatal assistance. Where possible, legislation criminalising abortion could be amended to remove …