… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… 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), …
… 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 …