Any act which causes physical harm as a result of unlawful physical force. Physical violence can take the form of, among others, serious and minor assault, deprivation of liberty and manslaughter
… when options for informal childcare are unavailable. Physical distancing is not an option for everyone In the EU, … depend on informal care from relatives or friends. As physical distancing and confinement measures become the norm, … role in contacting the police if they suspect that violence is occurring, especially when the victim is not able …
… inequalities, creating better work-life balance, combating violence against women, and making sure that important … the EU. Another priority for the coming years is to combat violence against women. At home, in workplaces and on the … High energy bills can contribute to extra stress on physical and mental health, especially when it becomes …
… half of migrant women are out of employment. Gender-based violence remains common, with every third woman in the EU affected by physical or sexual violence. Cyber violence is of increasing concern, with 20 % …
… world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On the eve of this occasion Vilnius … initiative “Orange the World” and calls for action to stop violence against women. Presidential Palace and the Ministry … more than half of the cases, violence caused long lasting physical and psychological harm to the victim. The majority …
… genital mutilation is a severe form of gender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and women's health. It leaves deep psychological and physical scars. EIGE´s upcoming study aims to identify how … seconded national expert from Belgium on gender-based violence. To fill data gaps and help policy makers design …
… 16 Days of Activism: Engaging Europe to end violence against women! Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a major problem in the European … Union: 1 in 5 women, on average, have experienced physicalviolence by a partner . GBV is based on unequal …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Violence against women is a violation … and nature of the problem, and its impact on women’s physical and psychological well-being across different areas … will launch the survey to explore women’s experiences of physical, sexual and psychological violence during their …
… “Across Europe, around 1 in 5 women have suffered physicalviolence at least once in their lives and 1 in 10 have suffered forced sexual violence. Violence against women is the most brutal …
… to support Member States' activities to raise awareness of violence against women and a further EUR 11.4 million for … and girls who are seeking asylum due to the threat of physical mutilation. Women and girls who are at risk of … women and girls; it has severe short-term and long-term physical and psychological consequences. In the EU countries …
… quarter of all women in the WHO European Region experience physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner. Today, on the first day of … lives, 25.4% of women in the European Region experience physical and/or sexual violence by intimate partners, and …
… The estimated personal and societal cost of Violence against Women is alarmingly high. Direct and … Langbakk tells us: “Victims often suffer long term physical and psychological damage that disables their normal … are very limited data available on the precise economical, physical and emotional impact of violence on women. Worse …