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We are calling on the EU to enhance and swiftly adopt the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The Directive should criminalise all forms of sexual exploitation of women, including sexual violence and abuse over women's sexuality, and all forms of online violence against women and girls. We also call to set high standards for specialised support mechanisms to protect victims and ensure their access to justice and reparation.

Why is this important?

Most of us believe that no matter who we are, or where we grow up, we deserve to live a life free from sexual violence. Unfortunately for many women and girls living in Europe, this is not the case. The harsh reality is that you know someone who has suffered some kind of gender-based violence. It may even have been you yourself. In the EU 1 in 3 women claim to have suffered physical and/or sexual violence. [1] Behind these alarming facts are the names that often appear in the news or even worse, survivors who do not report abuse for fear of not being believed. We have a lot of work ahead of us if we want to make the EU a safe space for women and girls. Currently, Europe is divided on how to tackle gender-based violence in the EU. While some countries are willing to discuss and take action, others deny that gender-based violence exists [2]. But there is hope - The European Commission has proposed a new law, currently being debated by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) [3]. This new law is a step in the right direction, but there are some gaps. Will you add your voice to get our politicians to close the gaps and develop a new law against gender-based violence?

References:

European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Violence against women: an EU-wide survey. Main results report, 2014: https://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2014/violence-against-women-eu-wide-survey-main-results-report
European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Crime, safety and victims’ rights – Fundamental Rights Survey, 2021: https://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2021/fundamental-rights-survey-crime
Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on combating violence against women and domestic violence, 2022: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A52022PC0105

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Kathy

Violent assault of any kind is a crime. If a man assaulted someone in the street, they would be charged would they not? What is truly sickening about this complete lack of interest in protecting women against violent partners is that whether it be violence that happens in a public place or in the home, it is STILL a crime and it is quite disgusting that women, who haven't got the strength to defend themselves against these men are ignored by the police and politicians. It is absolutely APPALLING. P.lease bring an end to this outrageous injustice against the weaker sex.

Denis

Protect our sisters.

Adam

https://adammurphy.bandcamp.com/track/the-hoping-door

Bettina

Gender-based violence is unacceptable

Kameela

It's a human right to feel safe. Protection for women and children

Charlotte

Make Europe safe!

Johan-Willem

Feeling safe, for all of us! If not now, when?

Sheila

Its still a man's world! Its about time women are protected from violent men. Good luck!

Fergus

It is time to act !

Meinke

Women and children need protection. After domestic abuse, the abuse is continued through the help of family courts. Victims have no chance even to recover from their trauma’s. Telling women to leave is a joke, as you have virtually no protection after you leave and the abuser is believed.

Matti

All sexual abuse and violence is horrible crime!

phillip

respect to all

P.

Please think also of the many many children used , misused, killed even for sexual slavery socalled geving energy to the perpetrators

Ludwig

send the guilty guys to prison !

Maria

No sexual abuse

Sophie

!

Liesbeth

Why has it taken so long before women - i.e. wives, mothers, daughters - were listened to and taken seriously? Do you value us so little? If you value your mother, your wife, your daughter, please do your utmost to protect them against any form of assault. Please!

Niels-Ove

Any kind of violence should stop!

Jonathan

No one should be treated wrong, no matter the gender. It is unfortunate that some suffer more than others, whilst, none should suffer by wrong at all. Valuate equality and justice for all.

Renate

I have 2 granddaughters

Karel

for everybody a safe place

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