… 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 …
… It’s been two years since the Russian aggression against Ukraine … unknown country in the EU, many face barriers – especially women and girls who have been exposed to conflict-related … they face barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive rights in host countries. At EU and Member State level, more …
… remains constant is the fact that when crisis strikes, women and girls suffer disproportionally. The crises and … new challenges and reverse years of progress on women’srights and gender equality. The thematic focus of the Gender …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… form of gender-based violence, that violates the human rights of women and girls. The practice entails “all procedures that … for non-medical reasons". Globally, over 200 million women and girls in 31 countries have been subjected to …
… EIGE’s latest report on coercive control and psychological … Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (the Istanbul Convention) … in a grim reality. Data from the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) showed that across the EU, 44 % of women have …
… organised crime, human trafficking, human and fundamental rights, and gender equality. This makes them more effective … given to the different ways technology is affecting young women and men. JHA agencies also carried out activities on the ground to promote and protect fundamental rights and gender equality. Further information Justice and …
… coupled with the existing pandemic of violence against women and girls (VAWG), has led to the emergence of cyber … societal consequences. Research shows that one in three women will have experienced a form of violence in her … is a growing threat, especially for women and girls EIGE's work on cyber violence against women and girls EIGE's work …
… the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. Despite the lack of … is far more traumatic”, said Jurgita Peciuriene, EIGE's programme coordinator for gender-based violence. Experts … women and girls here Read the results of the Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) 2014 survey on violence against women in …