Violence
Gender-based violence against women and children is a human rights violation and one of the most pervasive forms of gender-based inequality. It harms women, families, communities and society as a whole. The European Union has committed to preventing gender-based violence and protecting victims’ rights.
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Violence against women is rooted in women’s unequal status in society, and that status reflects the ...
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Violence against women (VAW) is a violation of human rights....
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What does it mean to mainstream gender in a public institution or an organisation?...
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Equality is one of the core values upon which the European Union is founded, and equality between wo...
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The ultimate goal of gender mainstreaming is advancing gender equality....
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National strategy and action plans on violence against women...
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Danish data collection system and crime prevention strategy...
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Swedish gender equality policy...
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Common data collection at shelters...
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FGM as a very serious and damaging form of child abuse...