… The EU has long recognised that violence against women is a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based discrimination that has a major negative …
… Between 39 % to 57 % of girls originating from FGM-practising countries who live in Malta are at risk of female genital mutilation. The European Institute for … a gender-sensitive way. This can include the provision ofwomen interpreters and specialised referral and care upon …
… for sexual exploitation is the most commonly reported form of human trafficking in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. 95% of registered victims of trafficking for sexual …
… does not mean that girls are safe. Between 25 % to 42 % of girls from FGM-practising countries living in Greece are at risk of female genital mutilation. These are the findings released … because of integration efforts and laws. In Greece, young women from second generations, especially from Egypt, …
… Ten EU agencies signed a joint statement of commitment to work together to address trafficking in … In line with the Lisbon Treaty; our respective mandates of contributing to the implementation of EU policies and … major threat within the EU and beyond; a phenomenon where women and girls are disproportionally affected; We further …
… (FGM) in the EU. Family members fear the consequences of the law more than the consequences of not having it done. However, in order for the laws to … to end the practice to be successful. In the EU today, women from FGM-practicing countries continue to seek asylum. …
… Together, we the Heads of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies commit to zero … in the workplace. We cannot and will not accept harassment of any form in our agencies and we take it upon ourselves to … never to tolerate or remain silent about violence against women. Men and boys wearing the white ribbon declare that …
… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the statistics show. … or colleague. Disclosed violence is only a fraction of the reality. “Violence against women is both a cause and a … monthly newsletter here Image copyright: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com …
… just four points higher than ten years ago, now 66.2 out of 100. The top performing country is Sweden with a score of 82.6, while Greece moved to the bottom with 50 points. The … government policies are matching the specific needs ofwomen and men and whether they are working or not’ said …
… Violence against women is happening in all corners of the EU but we still do … to improve the availability, quality and comparability of data collected by police and justice services on intimate …