… Yes it is. It is estimated that 180,000 girls and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each … of gender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and women's health. It leaves deep psychological and physical …
… the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. Despite the lack of data, EU estimates show that one in ten women have experienced some form of cyber violence since the age of 15. “Women are more likely than men to be victims of severe forms …
… binding instrument dedicated to combating violence against women. Violence against women is rooted in the unequal power relations between women and men and is one of the strongest expressions of …
… media, has led to the emergence of cyber violence against women and girls (VAWG) as a growing global problem with … Go to our 2022 report Combating Cyber Violence Against Women and Girls Research by the World Health Organization shows that one in three women will have experienced a form of violence in her …
… Violence against women is happening in all corners of the EU but we still do … would lead to increased reliability of information. “Many women do not come forward to report violence because there is … responsible for data collection on violence against women. After discussing gaps and challenges, EIGE will …
… that come into contact with cases of violence against women (VAW). The police and the justice systems are the most … comparability of administrative data on violence against women. Further information EIGE's publications on …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by lighting up the historic Town Hall and Ministry of … raise awareness of the urgent need to end violence against women and girls. The Orange event marks the start of the EU … campaign of focused actions to combat violence against women. Making gender equality a reality is the key to …
… Violence against women (VAW) is a violation of human rights. Its very nature deprives women of their ability to enjoy fundamental freedoms. … EIGE's collection of good practices on violence against women EIGE's collection of good practices EIGE's approach to …
… To reduce violence against women, first we need to understand the scope of the … States collect administrative data on violence against women, major obstacles for the collection of reliable and … as intimate partner violence, and make comparisons across Members States. To support Member States improve the quality …
… Days of Activism: Engaging Europe to end violence against women! Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a major problem in the European Union: 1 in 5 women, on average, have experienced physical violence by a … partner . GBV is based on unequal power relations between women and men and harms not only women but entire families, …
… Member States in identifying levels of violence against women and in formulating policies to eradicate it. It forms … increased knowledge of various types of violence against women in the EU, and has highlighted the differences in … concepts and understandings of violence against women and its forms, and will continue to build upon this …
… had a meeting with Ms Metka Roksandic, President of the Women's Lobby of Slovenia and Member of the European Economic … a series of information and opinions on the issues of women in decision making and the problem of violence against women. Moreover, a short overview of the Institute's current …