… of the many myths that somehow tries to put the blame on victims for the violence they have faced. No doubt you will … experiences. It gives us an idea, for example, of how many victims have reported their rapes to the police, and the … is critical if we want to estimate the number of victims of gender-based violence, and if we want to design …
… an intimate partner in the physical world are also often victims of ‘online’ violence from the same person. On the … partners can also use digital tools to control their victims and make it impossible for them to escape. This … has psychological, social and financial repercussions for victims. An act of violence against a victim, whether it’s …
… varies across Member States Data for the number of women victims of intimate partner femicide (see Figure 1), is … There is low public awareness of economic violence as a crime or as a form of intimate partner violence. Data … victims. Data that is critical for understanding whether a crime was a case of intimate partner violence, such as the …
… and health sectors are able to work together to help victims.” “Even without the coronavirus pandemic, one in … putting in place counselling support, providing refuge for victims in hotel rooms, launching awareness campaigns or … measures. Yet, the extent of action needed to safeguard victims has exposed how insufficient the support measures are …
… States check if their actions to prevent violence, protect victims and punish perpetrators are working and help them … best places for women to thrive, but still too many are victims of violence and discrimination. We can't and we won't … partner violence should be recognised as a specific crime, separate from domestic violence. Having a specific …
… that disproportionately affects women. 95% of registered victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU are … law to take gender specific measures to assist and protect victims. In the lead up to the EU Anti-Trafficking day on 18 … and must not overlook the gender-specific roots of this crime, which make women and girls more vulnerable to …
… combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision … highly profitable form of transnational organised crime and a major threat within the EU and beyond; a … and child-sensitive approach in addressing this crime. assisting Member States in improving early …
… since the age of 15. “Women are more likely than men to be victims of severe forms of cyber violence and the impact on … violence from an intimate partner ‘offline’ are also often victims of ‘online’ violence from the same person. As with … it differently. Some countries do not even consider it a crime. Furthermore, many cases of cyber violence are not …
… goes to the police to report that she has been raped, the crime should be registered. Then if the matter goes to court, … a better understanding of the demand for services by victims, the response by police and justice and the … a lot of stigma and social acceptance around it. Sometimes victims are blamed for the violence and some might not yet …
… When EIGE put on its gender glasses to analyse the Victims’ Rights Directive from the point of view of victims … in 2011, with the aim to ensure that every victim of crime in Europe can receive the same level of rights, … regardless of their nationality and place where the crime occurred. The Directive also sets out practical …
… further EUR 11.4 million for NGOs and others working with victims. “ Today the European Commission is joining forces … travelling outside the EU. The report finds that there are victims, or potential victims, in at least 13 EU countries : … gathering sufficient evidence, a reluctance to report a crime and, above all, a lack of knowledge about female …
… stereotypes and work with women and girls – not only as victims of violence but as empowered agents of change. We … against women. “We must bring to light this hidden crime and the many different forms that gender violence takes … on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime will further contribute to the discussion. The 2012 …
… stereotypes, and to involve women and girls not only as victims but also as empowered agents of change. It was … is particularly important to tackle GBV and support victims. In several sessions, the numerous health-related … because it is often the first point of contact for women victims of GBV. Moreover, the importance of strong legal and …