… It’s wonderful to be here at the W7 summit, surrounded by change makers for gender equality. I want to start by … better. A victim of violence can be hidden behind shame, social stigma and fear – preventing her from coming forward … the labour market. The high toll on healthcare services, social welfare, support services for victims, personal costs …
… States. We discussed shared commitments towards a new social organisation of care, in a bi-regional pact between … will. It is the cornerstone for meaningful and sustainable change to advance gender equality and eradicate poverty . Our … the President and delegation of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) – for which our agency provides …
… the multilateral system. We contributed to a cascade of social media commentary by bringing in EIGE’s evidence on … brings added value to conflict prevention, peace and social resilience. More measures need to be put in place to … who are visible at the top, it will lead to a cascade of change across more law enforcement structures and positions. …
… and men? I will highlight four main points. The first change we need is in the home. To give men the opportunity to … used by carers more secure through proper eligibility for social security. Last, employers should create the conditions …
… who are harassed or stalked online are frequently told to change their privacy settings, or to ‘go offline’ for a … has real consequences. Cyber violence has psychological, social and financial repercussions for victims. An act of … cyber violence most commonly includes anxiety, distress, social withdrawal, paranoia and depression. All this can lead …
… 1995, including those brought by digitalisation, climate change, and a mounting backlash against gender equality. … weaker legal protection are less likely to qualify for social security benefits accumulate fewer pension rights and … domestic caring responsibilities, for example nursing and social work. Migrant women particularly are over-represented …
… intimate partner violence is ‘a private matter’ needs to change across society, on an individual level as well as in … with the victim and perpetrator. In healthcare and social-care settings, professional obligation is a factor …
… home country this risk becomes real because of the social pressure from relatives to undergo the practice, … FGM and accompanying health risks are essential for change. Initiatives to engage men for change were also cited as important, as men were widely …
… To end violence, we urgently need to tackle impunity and social stigma, which lead to underreporting. Men and boys … survey. However, in recent times things have started to change. More women are coming forward to speak out about … sexual harassment in Hollywood have prompted a worldwide social media campaign #MeToo that aims to break the silence …
… and that status reflects the unbalanced distribution of social, political, and economic power among women and men in … Further information Press release: Lighting the way for change - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work …