… puts victims’ rights into sharp focus. According to UN Women, 45,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their … the due diligence principle when shaping responses to violenceagainstwomen. This means they must prevent, investigate and …
… EIGE recognises the various forms of femicide committed againstwomen and girls as ‘the most severe manifestation of gender-based violence’. Various terms are used by the European Union (EU) …
… EIGE’s latest report on coercive control and psychological violence across the EU Member States proves high prevalence. … of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating ViolenceagainstWomen and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention) …
… lead efforts to eliminate it. We are winning the fight against FGM,” said Carlien Scheele, EIGE’s Director. EIGE … when performed abroad. However, protection is weaker for women and girls trying to enter the EU to seek safety from … in the asylum system. FGM is a severe form of gender-based violence that leaves deep physical and psychological scars on …