… as the killing of a woman or girl because of her gender, is the most extreme form of gender-based violence, deeply rooted in the inequalities between men and …
… and impunity. Both women and men can be victims of cyber violence. However, evidence shows that women and girls are … it. Not only are they more likely to be targeted by cyber violence, but they can suffer from serious consequences, … However, CVAWG does not exist in a vacuum: it is an act of gender-based violence that is perpetrated through new …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) broadly defines femicide as ‘the killing of a woman or girl because of her gender’. EIGE recognises the various forms of femicide … girls as ‘the most severe manifestation of gender-based violence’. Various terms are used by the European Union (EU) …
… presents evidence on coercive control and psychological violence against women in EU Member States. The study … and consequences of coercive control and psychological violence against women, assesses the criminalisation of psychological violence and coercive control in EU Member States and …
… for youth mobilisation, diminishing the power of gender stereotypes online and promoting the diversity of voices, opinions and gender identity are essential. According to the present … of the Beijing Platform for Action EIGE's study on cyber violence against women and girls EIGE's resources on …
… of female genital mutilation. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) highlights these findings ahead of the … are still threatened by one of the most horrible forms of violence. When girls return to the family’s home country this … is crucial that Member States deal with new arrivals in a gender-sensitive way. This can include the provision of women …
… problem. “Female genital mutilation is a severe form of gender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and women's health. It … seconded national expert from Belgium on gender-based violence. To fill data gaps and help policy makers design …
… use of social media, coupled with the existing pandemic of violence against women and girls (VAWG), has led to the … that one in three women will have experienced a form of violence in her lifetime, and despite the relatively new and … and prevalence of cyber VAWG, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has recently conducted desk research …
… can easily access the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. … that one in ten women have experienced some form of cyber violence since the age of 15. “Women are more likely than men … said Jurgita Peciuriene, EIGE's programme coordinator for gender-based violence. Experts warn us not to think of cyber …