Violence against women is unacceptable. The European Commission remains committed to creating a society in which violence against women is prevented, condemned and, if it occurs, appropriately prosecuted.

Violence against women and girls poses a threat to half of humanity, whether it takes place in the real or virtual world. It affects all women and takes many forms, including physical, sexual or psychological violence, or economic abuse and exploitation.

For more information:

• Ending gender-based violence 
• EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025
• Proposal for a Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence 
• Istanbul Convention: emergency numbers in Europe  
• Statement by the Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November 2023)  
• Funding projects and organisations to combat gender-based violence 
• European Institute for Gender Equality resources on gender-based violence 
• Eurostat: Data on gender-based violence 

Připravil: Ing. Roman Plevák, Ph.D., vedoucí oddělení obchodu a rozvojové spolupráce, Velvyslanectví ČR v Bagdádu