… Since the onset of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on 22 February 2022, human rights violations and violence have become the new harrowing … by Russia’s armed forces. Over 8 million persons – mostly women and children – fled Ukraine and sought refuge and …
… EIGE's Director, Carlien Scheele, addresses a High-level International Conference on Women in Law Enforcement organised by the Lithuanian Ministry … the essential role women play in the promotion of human rights, peace and sustainable development within the …
… data in alignment with the minimum requirements of the EU’s victims’ rights directive and the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention. This report provides guidance …
… deeply rooted in the inequalities between men and women in society. It is estimated that, globally, around 47 … family members in 2020, and around 2 600 were killed in Europe (UNODC, 2021a). However, the number of victims is much … direct victims of femicide. As a result, their needs and rights – both during and after the criminal proceedings – are …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech to the … economy of the future , and how it’s looking different for women and men. Next week on 31 st January, we are releasing a … data, EIGE is stepping in together with the Fundamental Rights Agency. This will enable us to have EU-wide comparable …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an event … violence organised by the Venice Office of the Council of Europe on 25 November 2021. Good morning, It is good to be … my former colleagues are to eradicating violence against women. One of the times this was most clear, was when the …
… assesses the measures each EU country took to protect women during the pandemic and shows how governments can … usually face the most danger from people they know. EIGE’s research shows EU governments recognise this: every single … campaign emphasised that domestic violence is a human rights violation -- not a private issue. Awareness campaigns …
… as reflected in the strategy for equality between women and men (2010-2015) and in the follow-up strategic … the EU has taken steps towards ratifying the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence … in this area; and the implementation of the Victims’ Rights Directive and the European Protection Order Directive …
… and encourage reporting,” says Virginija Langbakk, EIGE’s director in the lead up to the international day to eliminate violence against women. One of the innovative aspects of the guide is the … obligations under the Istanbul Convention, Victims’ Rights Directive and EU protection order legislation. It …