… media and NGOs continue to report on increasing rates of violence against women and girls. This ‘shadow pandemic’ has … devastating effect on the rights of women and girls across Europe. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the … ‘ Crime, safety and victims’ rights ’ report highlights. Family members or relatives (32%) are most often responsible …
… are still threatened by one of the most horrible forms of violence. When girls return to the family’s home country this risk becomes real because of the … and comparable and reliable data on gender equality in Europe. Further information For media enquires, please …
… it comes to female genital mutilation (FGM) in the EU. Family members fear the consequences of the law more than the … which recognises that female genital mutilation exists in Europe. So far, 16 out of 28 EU Member States have ratified … on combating FGM EIGE's Gender Equality Index report on violence against women that includes female genital …
… The updated Gender Equality Index shows where Europe stands today. We are moving forward but overall … equal choices and fully participate in social, work and family life’, said Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice, … time, power and health – and two satellite domains: violence against women and intersecting inequalities. It …
… men. Women generally live longer than men in all parts of Europe and there are more male deaths than female deaths in … disabilities related to home accidents and sexual violence, as well as diseases and disabilities related to old … to safe, effective, affordable and acceptable methods of family planning of their choice. They should also have the …