The Role of Men in Gender Equality
04/12/2013Men and Gender Equality Gender equality is still often considered a “women’s issue”. Furthermore, in the past, gender issues and
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EIGE joined the White Ribbon Campaign
02/12/2013White Ribbon Campaign is the world’s largest movement of men and boys working to end violence against women and girls,
Ferite a Morte. L’Italia e il Femminicidio
29/11/2013EN Femminicidio è un neologismo che indica la forma di violenza estrema rivolta contro la donna in quanto appartenente al
Wounded to Death. Femicide in Italy
29/11/2013IT Femicide is a neologism that indicates a form of extreme violence directed against women by virtue of their belonging
European Commission takes action to combat Female Genital Mutilation
27/11/2013On the occasion of the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, the European Commission has announced a new
Raising Awareness To Fight Violence Against Women
26/11/2013In this section we want to collect a list of campaigns and projects aiming at combatting different forms of gender-based
What is Gender-Based Violence?
22/11/2013Gender-based violence is a form of violence directed against a person because of gender, that reflects and reinforces stereotypes and inequalities inside society, depriving women of their ability to enjoy fundamental freedoms.
Domestic Violence Act already protects men — Joint Action Group for Gender Equality
08/08/2013Two events occurred last week which have highlighted the Malayan government’s misplaced priority on domestic violence. Firstly, it is heartbreaking
New Brazilian Law Guarantees Protocol for Rape Victims
07/08/2013Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff signed a law guaranteeing treatment – including emergency contraception – for rape victims in public hospitals,
PROGRESS & DAPHNE III: EU Funding Programmes on Gender Equality and Antidiscrimination are open
31/07/2013The EU is granting funding in the field of social protection and inclusion, health and safety at work and reconciling work