Resources

(Source: European Women’s Lobby) 

 

Recommendations from the European Women’s Lobby to end violence 
against women and girls in Europe once and for all.

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European Women’s Lobby’s report, marking the 10th anniversary of the Istanbul Convention

(Source:  I am Here International) 

 

The growing trend of online violence against women, which has only accelerated since COVID19, is engendering digital equality by hampering women’s right to express and disseminate opinions, ideas and, information. Women who are subjected to cyberviolence are likely to self-censor or withdraw from social media interaction altogether to avoid abuse. I am Here International is committed to continuing to work to ensure that social media is free from gender-based violence and that women can participate online equally, freely and, without fear.

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We hope this list of tips will help women reconquer their rightful place on social media.

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List of tips on how to handle cyberviolence & hate

(Source: Facebook) 

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• Meta Women’s Safety Hub

• Support a friend

• Experiencing abuse?

• Domestic violence helplines

(Source: European Women’s Lobby) 

 

Ahead of the release of the European Commission’s proposal on 8 December 2021, the European Women’s Lobby has summarised its views and recommendations in a Paper calling on the European Commission to propose ambitious EU legal actions to fight violence against women and girls. This paper is based on a research project conducted by legal academic experts to evaluate the potential scope and legal basis for the Directive and is the result of consultation with our membership throughout the EU.

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Read the full paper here

(Source: EIGE) 

 

The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and platform work is rapidly changing the world of work. These two phenomena have the potential to create new opportunities for gender equality, but at the same time can reinforce gender stereotypes, sexism and discrimination in the labour market.

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Artificial intelligence, platform work and gender equality

(Source: EIGE) 

 

This literature review contributes to a comparative analysis of definitions of, types of, indicators of and data collection systems on femicide in the EU Member States and the United Kingdom, and at international level.

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Defining and identifying femicide: a literature review

(Source: EIGE) 

 

Sound and comparable data on the gender-related killing of women and girls is central to preventing this crime, through understanding its prevalence, based on a commonly acknowledged definition and typology of femicide, with recognised variables, units of measurement and indicators.

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Femicide: a classification system

(Source: EIGE) 

 

Sound and comparable data on gender-related killings of women and girls is essential to understanding the prevalence of femicide. This data gathering must be based on a commonly acknowledged definition of femicide and recognised units of measurement and indicators, as well as a typology of femicide.

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Measuring femicide in the EU and internationally: an assessment

(Source: EIGE) 

 

Gender-based violence is a widespread phenomenon in the European Union, affecting women disproportionally – in 2012, one in three women aged 15 or over experienced physical and/or sexual violence.

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The costs of gender-based violence in the European Union

(Source: EIGE) 

 

Since 2013, the Gender Equality Index has been recognised by EU institutions and Member States as a key benchmark for gender equality in the EU. The 6th edition of the Index covers a range of indicators in the domains of society and life most affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Gender Equality Index 2021: Health​

(Source: UN Women) 

 

As the world learns to live with COVID-19, to emerge from the current crisis, and to “build back better”, UN Women’s new “Feminist plan” provides a visionary but practical roadmap for putting gender equality, social justice, and sustainability at the centre of the recovery and transformation.

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Publication

Key messages

(Source: UN Women) 

 

The “UN Women impact stories series”, updated quarterly, illustrates the human impact of UN Women’s work across the world, highlighting the partnerships that make this work possible. These stories share how we and our many partners are striding forward to realize a better world for women and girls—one of equality and empowerment because that is what we do and who we are, as a leader, mobilizer, convener, and provider of programmes.

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Accelerating implementation of the women, peace, and security agenda in Georgia

Ensuring women’s participation in electoral processes in the Central African Republic

Palestinian refugee women in Lebanon take prominent roles in resolving conflict

Young women lead peacebuilding efforts in the Rohingya community in Cox’s Bazar

(Source: UN Women) 

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Author(s)/editor(s): Inkeri von Hase, Michael Stewart-Evans, Valentina Volpe, and Katie Kuschminder

 

Being a migrant accentuates the risks of women and girls to various forms of gender-based violence (GBV) in countries of origin, transit, destination, and return. Their increased vulnerability to GBV derives not only from the intersecting and multiple forms of discrimination they face, but also as a result of structural and gender inequalities, including a lack of access to safe and regular migration pathways.

 

Publication

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