… on 25 November, the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On the eve of … in all aspects of life. Women’s lower status in society can place them at risk of violence and the experience … about the incident. Most often, the perpetrators are men in a position of power. Combating violence against …
… is rooted in the unequal power relations between women and men and is one of the strongest expressions of gender … in which this inequality is reinforced at all levels of society ” says Virginija Langbakk, EIGE's Director. In this context, the European Institute for Gender Equality has been strongly supporting the EU and …
… is collected in all EU Member States, their usefulness for policy-making is limited by insufficient comparability. … the challenges and plan right measures to ensure a society free from violence against women“, claims Virginija … Commission’s Strategy for Equality between Women and Men 2010-15, and the Stockholm Programme 2010-14. In recent …