Any intentional conduct that seriously impairs another person’s psychological integrity through coercion or threats.
Statistical definition:
Any act which causes psychological harm to an individual. Psychological violence can take the form of, for example, coercion, defamation, verbal insult or harassment.
… genital mutilation (FGM) is a severe form of gender-based violence, that violates the human rights of women and girls. … FGM are harmful and can adversely affect the physical and psychological well-being of women and girls. …
… and impunity. Both women and men can be victims of cyber violence. However, evidence shows that women and girls are … it. Not only are they more likely to be targeted by cyber violence; they can also suffer from serious consequences, resulting in physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm and suffering. Women and girls …
… EIGE’s latest report on coercive control and psychologicalviolence across the EU Member States proves high prevalence. … place. More needs to be done. What is coercive control and psychologicalviolence? The following explanations …
… The report examines evidence on coercive control and psychologicalviolence against women in the EU Member States. The report … the causes and consequences of coercive control and psychologicalviolence, assess how they are criminalised, and …
… Scheele delivered this speech at an event on gender-based violence organised by the Venice Office of the Council of … launching the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. As you may know, I was working at the Council of … the different forms this violence takes. From rape, to psychological abuse, to femicide, our indicators can help EU …
… with abusers. Several countries saw spikes in domestic violence reports. As lockdowns ease, the European Institute … natural disaster or economic recession. Domestic violence happens everywhere. Yet each EU Member State … to know more. How many women have faced physical, sexual, psychological and economic violence? What was their …