(AGENPARL) – gio 30 novembre 2023 Press Release
CoR/23/133.en Brussels, 30 November 2023
practice, the rapporteur recommends a special ‘victims’ pathway’ as put in place for example in Tuscany (and Brussels), directing victims to a dedicated pathway to emergency medical care, shelter and social services, ensuring gender-sensitive follow-up and interconnecting health and social services with law enforcement and prosecution. Stopping gender-based violence requires a holistic approach encompassing different preventive actions, with immediate
stressed : “If we are to tackle gender-based violence comprehensively, we must do so at every level of government. The role of cities and regions is particularly important as they have the power to speak to citizens directly, and to implement impactful projects in the places where they are needed the most. From informed urban planning to adequate geographical distribution of shelters to opening conversations with male champions, local municipalities can make a significant difference in tackling this heinous phenomenon.” More information The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as [The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women ] (Resolution 54/134). The premise of the day is to raise awareness around the world that women are subjected to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence. President von der Leyen’s political guidelines highlighted the need to prevent and combat violence against women, as a priority for the Commission. The [A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 ] announced EU measures to combat gender-based violence and implement related comprehensive and coordinated policies. The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan (COM/2021/102 final) reiterates this commitment.
More background can be found in the following publications:
[The proposal for a directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence ] [Combating violence against women and domestic violence ] – brefieng [Actions combating gender-based violence, research and campaigns, statistics on gender-based violence ] Study – [The legislative frameworks for victims of gender-based violence (including children) in the 27 Member States ] [Statement by the President of the European Committee of the Regions, Vasco Alves Cordeiro for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women ]
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