… EIGE’s latest report on coercive control and psychological violence across the EU Member States proves high prevalence. … to be done. What is coercive control and psychological violence? The following explanations characterise the nature of both forms of abuse. Coercive control is defined as “a strategic course of …
… to support Ukraine, mainly in the areas of gender-based violence and gender mainstreaming, in view of offering … pregnant women) and are at a greater risk of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and trafficking with limited or … States which target the victims of conflict-related sexual violence. Within this scope, gaps and challenges will be …
… I seen such frequent reports in the media about domestic violence. The effect of lockdown measures has reminded us … social isolation has been the increased risk of domestic abuse. Women in violent relationships have been stuck at home … have provided initial figures showing a spike in domestic violence during lockdown. For example, France saw a 32 % jump …
… Scheele delivered this speech at an event on gender-based violence organised by the Venice Office of the Council of … launching the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. As you may know, I was working at the Council of … forms this violence takes. From rape, to psychological abuse, to femicide, our indicators can help EU countries see …
… to contain the coronavirus led to spikes in domestic violence reports. In two new studies, the European Institute … how governments can amplify the role of people witnessing violence. “Women usually face the most danger from people … special measures to protect women from intimate partner violence during the pandemic. Yet persistent under-funding of …
… women shelters and NGOs have reported a surge in domestic violence, especially violence targeting women. The pandemic has exposed how common this serious human rights abuse is and how insufficient the measures to fight it still …
… disabilities or older people are women (83 %). Domestic abuse increases in times of crisis These times of social … role in contacting the police if they suspect that violence is occurring, especially when the victim is not able … the distribution of care work and the extent of domestic violence. It is also time for leaders to recognise and give …
… inequalities, creating better work-life balance, combating violence against women, and making sure that important … the EU. Another priority for the coming years is to combat violence against women. At home, in workplaces and on the … having censored themselves after incidents of online abuse. EIGE recommends that the EU accedes to the Istanbul …
… the authorities. Reported figures of intimate partner violence conceal how widespread it really is. In the lead up to the international day for the elimination of violence against women on 25 November, the European Institute … the police and justice sectors on intimate partner violence. “Data from police and the judiciary is a valuable …
… in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. 95% of … in women and girls remains a structural form of violence against women. Member States are obliged by law to … in a broader national strategy to combat gender-based violence. Further information Read the report Gender-specific …
… world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On the eve of this occasion Vilnius … initiative “Orange the World” and calls for action to stop violence against women. Presidential Palace and the Ministry … they think women often make up or exaggerate claims of abuse or rape. This number is twice as big as the EU average. …