… their partner forbidding them to work and/or controlling family finances and their expenses. * The report defines … Social and cultural norms and values Incidence of violence (e.g. economic violence) Policies and legislation … of care responsibilities once a couple decides to start a family. This often compels women to take on part-time work …
… media and NGOs continue to report on increasing rates of violence against women and girls. This ‘shadow pandemic’ has … rights and mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with concrete action. "Women and girls … ‘ Crime, safety and victims’ rights ’ report highlights. Family members or relatives (32%) are most often responsible …
… worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members. This means that, on average, more than five … or girls are killed every hour by someone in their own family. This needs to change. The international human rights … the due diligence principle when shaping responses to violence against women. This means they must prevent, …
… and led to an increased risk of gender-based violence.” Read the complete findings of the Instituto de las … right to sexual freedom and the eradication of all sexual violence. This new consent law, popularly known as “Only yes …
… out of the pandemic, was that of the spikes in domestic violence, which were happing in countries across the globe. … who are killed die at the hands of an intimate partner or family member. In the EU, more than a fifth of women have … disasters and other crisis situations often lead to more violence against women. Yet when the Covid-19 crisis hit, no …
… I seen such frequent reports in the media about domestic violence. The effect of lockdown measures has reminded us … have provided initial figures showing a spike in domestic violence during lockdown. For example, France saw a 32 % jump in domestic violence reports in just over a week period. Lithuania …
… as a seconded national expert in EIGE’s gender-based violence programme from November 2018 to November 2020. She … made sure to highlight how much victims of gender-based violence would benefit from proper implementation of laws … will miss her terribly. Our thoughts are with Kasia’s family and her many friends. …
… circumstances and the recent surge in drug use, domestic violence and child abuse. To tackle these and other issues … Home Affairs agencies' network. In the past decade, this family of JHA agencies joined forces as guardians of the Area …
… with abusers. Several countries saw spikes in domestic violence reports. As lockdowns ease, the European Institute … approach to ensure no one falls through the cracks. Family, friends and neighbours should check in with those at … domestic violence hotline in Spain came from friends and family. EIGE is delving deeper into what helps witnesses act …