… continue to report on increasing rates of violence against women and girls. This ‘shadow pandemic’ has a devastating … Member States to redouble their efforts to protect women's rights and mark International Day for the Elimination of … Scheele. Since the Covid-19 pandemic started, women’sshelters and non-governmental organisations have been …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an online … reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … normal times. For example, the number of beds in women’sshelters is only about half that required under the Istanbul …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at a press … Action (BPfA) – a milestone in the worldwide struggle for women’s empowerment. Signed by 189 countries in 1995, it [the … services. The overall number of bed spaces in women’sshelters is only about half that required under its …
… across the EU is €366 billion a year. Violence against women makes up 79 % of this cost, amounting to €289 billion. … violence can help EU countries channel money to where it’s really needed -- and where it’s most cost-effective. The … on supporting victims is not enough, with services such as shelters making up just 0.4 % of the cost of gender-based …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender Equality … about victim confidentiality. Support services, such as shelters and counselling hotlines, need more funding from …
… 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 … during the pandemic. Yet persistent under-funding of shelters and domestic violence hotlines has resulted in …
… a centralised and joint database on violence against women (VAW) There have been numerous policies, legislative … of gender equality and combating violence against women in the last 15 years. Still, there exists a necessity … cases of domestic violence number of individuals placed in shelters (classified according to age and sex) number of …
… the national action plan to reduce violence against women 2010 – 2015 and provides quality data on femicide in … a first national action plan to reduce violence against women. The plan included over 60 detailed goals that cover … by NGOs working in the field. It has been stated that women are 4 times as likely to be killed by their ex-partner …
… To reduce violence against women, first we need to understand the scope of the … to tackle the issue and track progress over time. EIGE’s work on good practices has now identified examples of … who report violence to the police, courts, hospitals and shelters. Although EU Member States collect administrative …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against … specialised services for women victims of violence. EIGE’s report will be available online in December 2012. More … funding for specialised services, such as women’sshelters, helplines and counselling services. Safeguard the …
… Vienna and Vilnius, 25 November 2013 A quarter of all women in the WHO European Region experience physical and/or … to this hidden epidemic. During their lives, 25.4% of women in the European Region experience physical and/or … requires determined joint efforts and ranks high on Vienna’s political agenda. Social, health and women’s policy in the …
… any other mutilation to the whole or any part of a woman’s labia majora, labia minora or clitoris; Coercing or … as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between women and … of gender-based violence, including counselling and shelters. These services are currently insufficient and …
… It also provides recommendations on how to protect girls, women and the European society from this destructive and … and on how to give sufficient support to the girls and women who have fallen victim to this crime. The report … victims of gender-based violence, including counseling and shelters. These services are currently insufficient and …