Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on the basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
… violence against women as not only an extreme form of discrimination against women but a violation of human rights. … state parties. In our reports, data collected from EIGE on gender equality is an important source of information, for being high-quality and allowing an analysis of gender equality and gender mainstreaming in EU countries. …
… of violence against women and the most extreme form of genderdiscrimination. It poses a threat to the fundamental rights … differently across jurisdictions. The elimination of gender-based violence and the protection of victims is a …
… against women is a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based discrimination that has a major negative impact on victims … still lack proper safeguards EIGE's resources on gender-based violence …
… with Article 4 on fundamental rights, equality and non-discrimination of the Istanbul Convention. Key elements for … victims’ individual safety needs, including the victim’s gender and gender identity or expression, ethnicity, race, religion, …
… Expected result : Gender-competent police officers understand the gender dynamics of violence against women and are capable of … of gender-based violence rooted in gender inequality and discrimination against women in society. They place risk …
… to keep in mind when considering the implementation of gender impact assessment. Policital commitment The gender impact assessment is an instrument for the … actually constitute or have impact on inequality and discrimination . The mechanisms that lead to inequality and …
… Actors involved Guidelines Strenghts and weaknesses Model Gender impact assessment was established in Lower Saxony in 2004, in the framework of gender-mainstreaming work. As a consequence, draft cabinet … (e.g. concerning esteem/respect, prevalent stereotypes, discrimination); Particular impacts/risks (sexual violence, …
… fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of the most extreme manifestations of inequality and discrimination. Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender equality and equal treatment. They constitute …
… commit to zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. We cannot and will … fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of the most extreme manifestations of inequality and discrimination. Sexual violence and harassment contradict the …
… Gender mainstreaming has been embraced internationally as a strategy towards realising gender equality. It involves the integration of a gender … to promoting equality between women and men, and combating discrimination. Further information EIGE's Gender …
… discriminate against him or her shall also be deemed to be discrimination within the meaning of this Law. (7) Harassment … are associated with his or her belonging to a specific gender, including actions of a sexual nature if the purpose …
… or promise to provide it. Article 18 §6 of Labour Code: Discrimination based on gender is any undesired behaviour of a sexual nature or referring to the employee’s gender whose aim or effect is violation of the employee’s …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy area should be considered in … system is therefore relevant in fighting explicit legal discrimination and enforcing the equality of rights between …
… of 28 December on Integrated Protection Measures against Gender Violence) Purpose of the Act 1. The purpose of this … with or without cohabitation, as an expression of discrimination, the situationof inequality and the power … this violence and lend assistance to its victims. 3. The gender violence to which this Act refers encompasses all acts …