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.
… under the Belgian Presidency, equality issues such as violence against women and anti-discrimination see new-found … meeting of the Council we have adopted the directives on violence against women and on equality bodies, which are … violence, which criminalises physical violence, as well as psychological, economic, and sexual violence against women …
… girls who have been exposed to conflict-related sexual violence . EIGE Director Carlien Scheele says: Displacement … don’t realise, people can become victims of gender-based violence. And this is mostly hitting many women and girls. To … and treatment, obstetric and gynecological care, psychological counselling, and safe abortion and …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… in the asylum system. FGM is a severe form of gender-based violence that leaves deep physical and psychological scars on the lives of victims around the world. …
… 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 …
… 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 … of the cases, violence caused long lasting physical and psychological harm to the victim. The majority of women who …
… 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 … seconded national expert from Belgium on gender-based violence. To fill data gaps and help policy makers design …
… connection to The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign (25 November-10 December –Human Rights Day) … safe accommodation, protection, healthcare, legal, psychological and employment counselling, social and …
… to support Member States' activities to raise awareness of violence against women and a further EUR 11.4 million for … which explicitly refers to FGM as a form of gender-based violence ( IP/12/1066 ). But while all EU Member States and … girls; it has severe short-term and long-term physical and psychological consequences. In the EU countries where women …
… the WHO European Region experience physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner. Today, on the first day of the 16-day global campaign of Activism Against Gender Violence, the City of Vienna, with the European Institute for … takes throughout the European Union, from physical and psychological abuse in partnerships, to sexual assault and …
… The estimated personal and societal cost of Violence against Women is alarmingly high. Direct and indirect costs of violence against women and intimate partner violence affect … tells us: “Victims often suffer long term physical and psychological damage that disables their normal lives and …