… On behalf of Director Carlien Scheele, Dennis van der Veur, Head of … the European Commission’s priorities. Gender equality is a human right. Gender-based violence is a violation of this … violence is recognised as a violation ofhumanrights it is often still perceived as a private matter -– and …
… In an exchange of perspectives with the Council of Europe GREVIO members in … collection requested for the monitoring of the Victims’ Rights Directive and the Istanbul Convention. EIGE’s … of gender-based violence. It must remain a priority in our humanrights and gender equality efforts. At the Forum, we …
… Violence against women a cause and a consequence of the inequalities between women and men. EIGE’s new report … form of discrimination against women but a violation ofhumanrights. Paths to progress Many EU candidate countries and a …
… and girls and gender-based violence is a cause and effect of gender inequality and the power imbalance between women … and men, and one of the most widespread violations ofhumanrights. This deeply entrenched phenomenon requires a …
… As EU countries grapple with a new wave of Covid-19, police, media and NGOs continue to report on … This ‘shadow pandemic’ has a devastating effect on the rightsofwomen and girls across Europe. The EU Agency for … to face violence. The pandemic has made this flagrant humanrights abuse even worse, as lockdowns and economic …
… In recent weeks, killings of a woman or girl because of her gender (femicide) in a few … The spate of femicide cases in 2021 puts victims’ rights into sharp focus. According to UN Women, 45,000 women … their own family. This needs to change. The international humanrights framework obliges States to follow the due …
… joining us today. I am very pleased to share highlights of EIGE’s work programme 2023 with you all. Naturally, this … Ukraine - can realise their sexual and reproductive rights in the EU. Women and girls who are victims of … comes with its structural challenges due to our limited human resources. As you know, EIGE’s second external …
… 2020. In March this year, EIGE published a 25-year review of the Beijing Platform for Action. From the economy to … findings with all you working on the frontline ofwomen’s rights and hear your ideas on how we can move forward. Sadly, … our knowledge -- despite the circumstances. A testament to human creativity and adaptability, which enables me to …
… pandemic and shows how governments can amplify the role of people witnessing violence. “Women usually face the most … Spain’s campaign emphasised that domestic violence is a humanrights violation -- not a private issue. Awareness campaigns …
… and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies' network is made up of nine EU agencies working on a range of justice and … combatting drug trafficking and organised crime, human trafficking, human and fundamental rights, and gender equality. This makes them more effective …