… 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 …
… Digital technologies offer young women and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. … civic participation has become faster and easier. Yet, one of the downsides experienced by this generation, who is the most digitally skilled in the EU, is the risk of online abuse. These are some of the findings published …
… factsheets are now online. They give an in-depth analysis of how each country in the EU is doing in gender equality. … about the greatest improvements and challenges in each of the six domains: health, power, money, work, knowledge and … edition of the Index show gaps among different groups ofwomen and men. Depending on a person’s age, education, …
… 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 …
… the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. Despite the lack of data, EU estimates show that one in ten women have … This means posting or distributing sexually graphic images or videos online without a person´s permission. …
… 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 …