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.
… 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) …
… 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 …
… It is good to be here today to mark International Women’s Day with you, and to share with you our latest data … out of the pandemic, was that of the spikes in domestic violence, which were happing in countries across the globe. … and other crisis situations often lead to more violenceagainstwomen. Yet when the Covid-19 crisis hit, no EU …
… organised by Luxembourg's Ministry for Equality Between Women and Men on 7 March 2022. She emphasised the need to put … findings on a regular basis, We have looked at how violenceagainstwomen spiked during lockdowns, and have given …
… deal in 2023 , and our ongoing priority of gender-based violence across the years . This year, we will be doing … economy of the future , and how it’s looking different for women and men. Next week on 31 st January, we are releasing a … We are also conducting a study on cyber violenceagainstwomen and girls . As part of this study, we are …
… delivered this speech at an event organised by EIGE and UN Women Germany on 15 October 2020. In March this year, EIGE … Another test we are facing is how to put an end violenceagainstwomen. As people were confined to their homes to …
… I seen such frequent reports in the media about domestic violence. The effect of lockdown measures has reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … preparing a study on the impact of Covid-19 on violenceagainstwomen. We will examine the different measures Member …
… Femicide is the killing of women and girls because of their gender. It can include … any gendered risk factors such as dependence or previous violence. Laws and data collection practices are slowly … monitoring of policies. To raise awareness about violenceagainstwomen and kick-off the ‘16 days of activism against …
… ample evidence of the pandemic’s negative repercussions on women in the domains of work, money, knowledge, time, power and health. It also addresses the spike in violenceagainstwomen and how the most disadvantaged and marginalised …
… the different consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on women and men. Our Index will answer important questions, … sub-domains. The Index also has two additional domains: violenceagainstwomen and intersecting inequalities. The Index gives …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender … job losses and reduced working hours to spikes in domestic violence and overwhelmed counsellors, the effects of the … has also seen a rise in reports of domestic violenceagainstwomen. During the first wave of lockdowns across …
… measures undertaken across the EU to support victims of violence during the Covid-19 outbreak (from March until the … of governmental strategies on prevention of gender-based violence and on crisis preparedness. Further reading EIGE's … gender equality gains EIGE's resources on gender-based violence …
… 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 …
… pandemic led to increased reports of intimate partner violence in a number of EU Member States, with a number of … can take to facilitate access to support services for women victims of violence during crisis situations. Provided … and measures Member States can adopt to counter violenceagainstwomen during crisis situations. Report: The Covid-19 …