… 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 …
… Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). In light of recent allegations in … great cost to individuals, their families and the rest of society. To end violence, we urgently need to tackle impunity and social stigma, which lead to underreporting. Men and boys also need to be engaged in violence prevention …
… in historically unequal power relations between women and men, which leads to oppressive patterns of coercive control of men over women. It is the most pervasive gender inequality of … communities and societies. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has incorporated violence against …
… against women is rooted in women’s unequal status in society, and that status reflects the unbalanced distribution … of social, political, and economic power among women and men in society. It is one of the most pervasive human rights … women. Further information Press release: Lighting the way for change - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s …