… Femicide is an extreme form of gender-based violence, defined broadly as ‘the killing of a woman or girl … worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members. In 2019, while women accounted for only 19 % … partner homicide victims 64 % of all intimate partner/family-related homicide victims. Only with a strong evidence …
… of her gender, is the most extreme form of gender-based violence, deeply rooted in the inequalities between men and … and girls were killed by their intimate partners or other family members in 2020, and around 2 600 were killed in …
… on femicide across the EU. Federal Minister for Women, Family, Integration and Media, Susanne Raab stated: The fight against violence and the protection of women is top priority for the … among others with the Federal Minister for Women, Family, Integration and Media, the Federal Minister for …
… 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 …
… % of women in the European Union have experienced physical violence by either a partner or a non-partner since the age of 15, and 7 % of women experienced physical violence by anyone in the 12 months before the survey … interview. Given the size of the phenomenon, gender-based violence has far-reaching, harmful consequences for many …
… The EU has long recognised that violence against women is a violation of human rights and a … costs for society. Women are most likely to face violence at the hands of someone they know, with one in five … necessarily to report violence to the police. Friends and family are a key group for supporting victims of intimate …
… 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 …
… risk factors for different forms of intimate partner violence. Risk factors for intimate partner violence that reflect patterns of abuse and behaviour … online behaviour, including cyberstalking; isolation from family/friends/social network; control of a partner’s access …