Violation of human rights and a form of discrimination against women including all acts of gender-based violence that result in, or are likely to result in, physical, sexual, psychological or economic harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion, or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.
… puts victims’ rights into sharp focus. According to UN Women, 45,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their … the due diligence principle when shaping responses to violenceagainstwomen. This means they must prevent, investigate and …
… practices on femicide across the EU. Federal Minister for Women, Family, Integration and Media, Susanne Raab stated: The fight againstviolence and the protection of women is top priority for the …
… lead efforts to eliminate it. We are winning the fight against FGM,” said Carlien Scheele, EIGE’s Director. EIGE … when performed abroad. However, protection is weaker for women and girls trying to enter the EU to seek safety from … in the asylum system. FGM is a severe form of gender-based violence that leaves deep physical and psychological scars on …
… to contain the coronavirus led to spikes in domestic violence reports. In two new studies, the European Institute … assesses the measures each EU country took to protect women during the pandemic and shows how governments can … the lead up to the international day to eliminate violenceagainstwomen. National action plans Ireland, Spain and …