… most severe forms of gender inequality. This issue affects women disproportionally as it is directly connected to the unequal distribution of power between women and men. The elimination of gender-based violence and … across the EU is €366 billion a year. Violence against women makes up 79 % of this cost, amounting to €289 billion. …
… as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between women and men and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a …