… Presidency, equality issues such as violence against women and anti-discrimination see new-found prominence on the … Council we have adopted the directives on violence against women and on equality bodies, which are essential in the … gender equality. These conclusions were based on EIGE’s report for the Belgian Presidency on “Financial …
… week and next, the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), is happening in New York. CSW is the UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment. It brings together government officials, …
… 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 … by Russia’s armed forces. Over 8 million persons – mostly women and children – fled Ukraine and sought refuge and …
… Secondly, and particularly in light of this year’s European elections, and many elections in Europe, women candidates during political campaigns face extreme … It ensures user safety, protects fundamental rights, and creates a fair and open online platform …
… data in alignment with the minimum requirements of the EU’s victims’ rights directive and the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention. This report provides guidance for …
… Violence against women a cause and a consequence of the inequalities between women and men. EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides … of discrimination against women but a violation of human rights. Paths to progress Many EU candidate countries and a …
… Violence against women and girls and gender-based violence is a cause and … of gender inequality and the power imbalance between women and men, and one of the most widespread violations of human rights. This deeply entrenched phenomenon requires a …
… continue to report on increasing rates of violence against women and girls. This ‘shadow pandemic’ has a devastating effect on the rights of women and girls across Europe. The EU Agency for … Member States to redouble their efforts to protect women'srights and mark International Day for the Elimination of …
… violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence against women and the most extreme form of gender discrimination. It poses a threat to the fundamental rights to dignity, liberty, security, health and, eventually, the lives of women. EU Member States have not established a common …
… victims and professionals . The report follows on EIGE’s package to help EU countries gather solid data to classify … The spate of femicide cases in 2021 puts victims’ rights into sharp focus. According to UN Women, 45,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their …
… to pave paths to prevention. Video Carlien Scheele's keynote address starts at 36 minutes. Transcript Carlien … turning point evidence related to the intersection between women’s economic empowerment and violence against women as a form of gender-based violence. But before I do …
… deeply rooted in the inequalities between men and women in society. It is estimated that, globally, around 47 000 women and girls were killed by their intimate partners or … direct victims of femicide. As a result, their needs and rights – both during and after the criminal proceedings – are …