… 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 …
… with abusers. Several countries saw spikes in domestic violence reports. As lockdowns ease, the European Institute … natural disaster or economic recession. Domestic violence happens everywhere. Yet each EU Member State … sometimes missing. To properly measure the extent of violence and predict what will happen in a crisis, we need to …
… women shelters and NGOs have reported a surge in domestic violence, especially violence targeting women. The pandemic has exposed how common … has achieved gender equality — the prevalence of domestic violence is a sad reminder of that,” says EIGE Director …
… 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 … gender equality and disability EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… 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 streets, women continue to face harassment and violence. Cyber violence is a growing concern, with 20 % of …
… half of migrant women are out of employment. Gender-based violence remains common, with every third woman in the EU affected by physical or sexual violence. Cyber violence is of increasing concern, with 20 % of young women …
… . To help police prevent repeated acts of intimate partner violence and save lives, the European Institute for Gender … in the lead up to the international day to eliminate violence against women. One of the innovative aspects of the … practice around the EU. In most cases, the victims of violence are treated in isolation, with different authorities …
… time, power and health – and two additional domains: violence against women and intersecting inequalities. It … time, power and health – and two additional domains: violence against women and intersecting inequalities. It …
… awareness-raising campaign ‘Orange the World’ to end violence against women and girls. As many other famous … – a colour that symbolises hope in a world free from violence. If you agree that there should be no place for violence against women anywhere, wear orange and join us on …
… 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 …