… equality. Of course, we meet today in the context of a new crisis, which is absorbing all our thoughts. I firmly believe … to take a look at what’s happened since the Covid-19 crisis hit, to speak about what we can do to protect … abused by an intimate partner. Natural disasters and other crisis situations often lead to more violence against women. …
… happened in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. Policies that were developed in attempts to stem the negative effects of the crisis, had a serious impact on gender equality. Austerity …
… and financial worries have also created a mental health crisis that is sure to outlast the pandemic. There is a worry … that progress is not unstoppable. Already before the crisis we saw women’s rights and equality starting to be …
… a closer look at how we can protect women in times of crisis – be it a pandemic, natural disaster or economic … the extent of violence and predict what will happen in a crisis, we need to know more. How many women have faced … this guidance remains the best way to protect women – in crisis times and beyond. Further reading Gender Statistics …
… and investments to address the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, including the use of €37 billion in EU Funds. EIGE’s … strategies and regulatory frameworks. As the Covid-19 crisis has shown, care is a vital part of our economies, yet …
… its Member States need to act to protect women during this crisis, and bolster their measures in the future to end … structures to end violence against women. The covid-19 crisis provides an opportunity to step up our efforts – we …
… jobs. Unpaid care work will increase Even without a crisis, caring responsibilities usually fall heavily on … are women (83 %). Domestic abuse increases in times of crisis These times of social isolation increase the risk of … also be harder for women to leave their abuser once the crisis is over, due to the financial insecurity that might …