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.
… Since the onset of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on 22 February 2022, human rights violations and violence have become the new harrowing reality of Ukraine, … by Russia’s armed forces. Over 8 million persons – mostly women and children – fled Ukraine and sought refuge and …
… EIGE’s latest report on coercive control and psychological violence across the EU Member States proves high prevalence. … of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating ViolenceagainstWomen and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention) …
… 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 …
… genital mutilation In recent years, the legal framework against the practice has strengthened, partly due to the … to end the practice to be successful. In the EU today, women from FGM-practicing countries continue to seek asylum. … on combating FGM EIGE's Gender Equality Index report on violenceagainstwomen that includes female genital …
… attention in Europe during recent years. 180.000 women in Europe are estimated to undergo or face the danger … of strategies for the elimination of different forms of violenceagainstwomen. More specifically, this study will assess and …
… and at the same time most tabooed forms of gender-based violence. During recent years FGM has gained considerable … address FGM under national actions plans on violenceagainstwomen and/or gender equality. Ten Member States have …
… recognition as the EU knowledge centre on equality between women and men. Its work on combating violenceagainstwomen has become increasingly significant. In recent …