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      This toolkit provides guidelines for the use of gender-sensitive language in writing. Gender-sensitive communication ensures that women and men – and those who do not conform to the binary gender system – are treated as persons of equal importance and dignity.

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      The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop sexism in the workplace. From recruitment to performance evaluation, EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled.

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      With International Women’s Day just around the corner, progress towards gender equality is high on the agenda. But what does it take to really pave the way for gender equality?

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      Each year the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social infrastructure. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both women and men is the essence of Gender-responsive public procurement, or GRPP.

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      EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides guidance for combatting violence against women.

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Definition of sexual violence

any sexual act performed on the victim without consent

Sexual violence can take the form of rape or sexual assault

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  • First International Conference on Sexual Violence in Croatia

    … are inviting you to the first international conference on sexual violence in Croatia, called  System of Public Policies and Support for Victims of Sexual Violence ,  which will take place on 23rd of October …

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    23 Oct 2015, 9:30 CEST - 23 Oct 2015, 16:00 CEST Europe/Zagreb
  • Exploring the potential of restorative justice for sexual violence

    … and entitled ‘ Developing integrated responses to sexual violence: an interdisciplinary research project on the … development of restorative justice (RJ) in the field of sexual violence (SV). …

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    12 Nov 2014, 12:30 EET - 14 Nov 2014, 14:00 EET Europe/Athens
  • Measures against gender-based violence including sexual harassment

    … field of research and innovation (R & I) is not immune to sexual and gender-based violence, but this issue tends to be underestimated in … bodies. There is evidence that gender-based violence and sexual harassment are widespread in public institutions and …

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  • Significant dates and events for domestic, family and sexual violence

    … May every year:  The month of May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 1 May every year:   National Day to … have lost their lives as a result of domestic and family violence. First Wednesday of May every year:  Candle Lighting … violence. October every year:  The month of October is Sexual Violence Awareness month. …

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    08 Mar 2021, 0:00 EET - 31 Oct 2021, 23:00 EET Europe/Vilnius
  • Study to identify and map existing data and resources on sexual violence against women in the EU

    … This study focused on sexual violence against women, including rape, marital rape, sexual abuse and assault, sexual coercion or sexual …

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    • Violence
  • Addressing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in academia and RPOs

    … Virtual Roundtable: Addressing gender-based violence and sexual harassment in academia and research … inspiration from others about how to address gender-based violence (GBV) brief about the expressions and forms of GBV …

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    13 Oct 2021, 10:00 CEST - 13 Oct 2021, 11:30 CEST Europe/Brussels
  • Study to identify and map existing data and resources on sexual violence against women in the EU: Report

    … Lobby in 2011. The study focused on the following forms of sexual violence against women – rape, marital rape, sexual abuse/assault, sexual coercion and sexual harassment …

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  • What is sexual harassment?

    … About a third of women who faced sexual harassment in the EU experienced it in the workplace … objectification, sexist humour’ can be categorised as sexual harassment as defined under Article 12a of the Staff … Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul …

  • Under-reporting of sexual harassment

    … Sexual harassment is under-reported, with one UK survey finding that 79 % of targets of sexual harassment in the workplace did not report it [1] . … harassment, as well as high societal tolerance of such violence, lead to under-reporting [3] . Most of the time …

  • Slovakia - Sexual Assault (excl. rape)

    … Slovakia uses the term "sexual violence", which is committed by a person who using violence … forces another person to oral sex, anal sex or other sexual activities or who in order to commit such crime abuses …

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    Slovakia
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  • Slovenia - Sexual Harassment

    … verbal, non-verbal or physical action or behaviour of a sexual nature with the effect or intent of adversely … person at the workplace or in relation to work with sexual harassment, physical violence, ill-treatment or unequal treatment, shall be …

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    Slovenia
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    • Violence
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  • Trafficking for sexual exploitation: a gendered crime

    … Trafficking for sexual exploitation is the most commonly reported form of … in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. 95% of registered victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU are women or girls. Trafficking …

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  • Forms of violence

    … Gender-based violence is enacted under many different manifestations, from … to their race, (dis)ability, age, social class, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity can also drive acts of … against women as falling under four key forms: physical, sexual, psychological and economic. EIGE has produced and …

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  • France - Sexual Assault (excl. rape)

    … Sexual assault consists of any sexual offense involving violence, constraint, threat or …

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    France
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    • Violence
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  • Italy - Sexual Assault (excl. rape)

    … Italy uses the term "sexual violence", which is: whoever, by force or by threat or abuse … of authority, forces another person to commit or suffer sexual acts. …

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    Italy
    Topics
    • Violence
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  • Spain - Sexual Assault (excl. rape)

    … Whoever offends against the sexual freedom of another person, using violence or intimidation, shall be punished for sexual assault with a sentence of imprisonment from one to …

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    Spain
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    • Violence
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  • The costs of gender-based violence in the European Union

    … Gender-based violence is a widespread phenomenon in the European Union, … in three women aged 15 or over experienced physical and/or sexual violence. Although a price cannot be put on women’s lives and …

  • Gender-based violence

    … Violence and power imbalances adversely affect the mental … many forms: domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, forced and early marriage, ‘honour’ crimes, … FGM and human trafficking. However, intimate partner and sexual violence are its most common forms worldwide (Sian …

  • Combating Cyber Violence against 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 …

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  • Cyber Violence against Women and Girls: Key Terms and Concepts

    … 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, but they can suffer from serious consequences, resulting in physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm and suffering. Cyber …

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    • Digital agenda
    • Youth
    • Violence

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