Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex and gender that has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, and on a basis of equality between women and men, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
… The EU has long recognised that violence againstwomen is a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based discrimination that has a major negative impact on victims …
… police officers understand the gender dynamics of violence againstwomen and are capable of predicting lethality. Key elements … of gender-based violence rooted in gender inequality and discriminationagainstwomen in society. They place risk …
… one of the most extreme manifestations of inequality and discrimination. Sexual violence and harassment contradict the … pledge never to tolerate or remain silent about violence againstwomen. Men and boys wearing the white ribbon declare that …
… to The International Day for the Elimination of Violence againstWomen (25 November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against … as the provision of services for women facing multiple discrimination (including migrant, young, older, ethnic, LBT …
… but the justice system does not equally accommodate women’s and men’s needs. The due diligence principle holds … system) responsible for taking measures to fight violence againstwomen. Acknowledging the gender dimension of crime is … system is therefore relevant in fighting explicit legal discrimination and enforcing the equality of rights between …
… 1/2004 of 28 December on Integrated Protection Measures against Gender Violence) Purpose of the Act 1. The purpose of this Act is to combat the violence exercised againstwomen by their present or former spouses or by men with whom … with or without cohabitation, as an expression of discrimination, the situationof inequality and the power …