… In an exchange of perspectives with the Council of Europe GREVIO members in Strasbourg on 20 March 2024, … Carlien Scheele shared the agency's work in the field ofgender-based violence. Dear colleagues, good afternoon, Thank …
… for the “What were you wearing that day?” exhibition on gender-based violence, organised by the European Commission … on the European Commission's website (starting at 12:35 of the video). Good evening everybody. When I saw the title of this exhibition, I immediately knew what it was about. I’m …
… Covid-19 has woken us up – woken us up to the realities of everyday gender inequalities that our society was already facing, but … reports in the media about domestic violence. The effect of lockdown measures has reminded us just how difficult and …
… Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an event on gender-based violence organised by the Venice Office of the Council of Europe on 25 November 2021. Good morning, It is good to be …
… Lockdowns to prevent the spread of Covid-19 trapped many women at home with abusers. Several … reports. As lockdowns ease, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is taking a closer look at how we can protect women in times of crisis – be it a pandemic, natural disaster or economic …
… (FGM) in the EU. Family members fear the consequences of the law more than the consequences of not having it done. However, in order for the laws to … from an upcoming study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Our research shows how important a …
… It is estimated that 180,000 girls and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each year. This … can be fatal. However, we do not have a full picture of the phenomenon because of underreporting and not enough … problem. “Female genital mutilation is a severe form ofgender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and …