EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Session Commission statement - Rising anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence: recent attacks in Thessaloniki

EP Plenary Session - Condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU

EP Plenary session - The impact of intimate partner violence and custody rights on women and children

EP Plenary session - Identifying gender-based violence as a new area of crime listed in Article 83(1) TFEU

FEMM LIBE joint committee - Gender based violence as new area of crime

JURI-FEMM joint committee - The impact of intimate partner violence and custody rights on women and children

Violence against women and domestic violence - Visit of an association in charge of victims assistance and housing

Violence against women and domestic violence - Police station

Violence against women and domestic violence - Justice and assistance to victims

Battered woman - Woman victim of domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Istanbul Convention and violence against women

International day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - hanging out of a white ribbon to David SASSOLI, EP President by Silwia SPUREK

International Day to end the Violence against Women - ' Orange your world ', UN campaign to end violence against women and girls. Illumination of the EP Headquarters buildings in Brussels

EP Plenary session - Guinea Conakry, notably violence towards protesters

International Day to end the Violence against Women - ' Orange your world ', UN campaign to end violence against women and girls. Illumination of the EP Headquarters buildings in Strasbourg - President SASSOLI lights the bulding

International Day to end the Violence against Women - ' Orange your world ', UN campaign to end violence against women and girls. Illumination of the EP Headquarters buildings in Strasbourg

Plenary session - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
- enumerating the 138 names of the French women murdered by their partners in 2019

International Day to end the Violence against Women - ' Orange your world ', UN campaign to end violence against women and girls. Enumerating the 138 names of the French women murdered by their partners in 2019

Dozens of persons were killed on 24 June in clashes with the Moroccan security forces at the border between Spain and Morocco, following an attempt to cross the fence into the Spanish enclave of Melilla. In the plenary debate, MEPs demand member states ensure humane treatment of all persons seeking international protection at their borders and are set to reiterate their calls for legal channels to enter the EU. Extracts from the debate.

Loss of life, violence and inhumane treatment against people seeking international protection at the Spanish-Moroccan border: extracts from the debate

Parliament debate and vote on how to protect women fleeing Ukraine from violence and trafficking, and on granting them access to essential health services. MEPs strongly condemn the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war and to express their deep concern about the growing number of reports of human trafficking, sexual violence, exploitation, rape and abuse faced by women and children fleeing Ukraine. Second part of the debate.

The impact of the war against Ukraine on women: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

Parliament debate and vote on how to protect women fleeing Ukraine from violence and trafficking, and on granting them access to essential health services. MEPs strongly condemn the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war and to express their deep concern about the growing number of reports of human trafficking, sexual violence, exploitation, rape and abuse faced by women and children fleeing Ukraine. First part of the debate.

The impact of the war against Ukraine on women: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

Parliament debate and vote on how to protect women fleeing Ukraine from violence and trafficking, and on granting them access to essential health services. MEPs strongly condemn the use of sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war and to express their deep concern about the growing number of reports of human trafficking, sexual violence, exploitation, rape and abuse faced by women and children fleeing Ukraine. Opening statements by Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D,PL), Author and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The impact of the war against Ukraine on women: opening statements by Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D, PL), Author and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs

Precise figures about the numbers of illegal firearms in the European Union (EU) are lacking, but several indicators point to their widespread availability and accessibility. According to the Small Arms Survey, over half of the estimated total number of firearms held by civilians in the EU in 2017 were unlicensed. While most of these citizens had no criminal intentions, their illicit firearms could be used for self-harm or domestic violence, or end up in the hands of criminals or terrorists. Most criminals and terrorists have more sophisticated ways to get hold of illicit firearms. They can be trafficked from source countries, diverted from legal supply chains, illegally manufactured or assembled in the EU, converted from legally available weapons, or sourced on the internet... ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - 5 facts about firearms trafficking

The Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee hold an exchange of views with Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson on the situation of women refugees fleeing Ukraine. MEPs discuss what support the EU can provide to protect refugees from the risk of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation.

Situation of women refugees: extracts from the opening of the meeting and statement by Robert BIEDROŃ (S&D, PL), FEMM Chair and by Ylva JOHANSSON, European Commissioner for Home Affairs - FEMM Committee

Violence against women is a problem that can affect anyone, anywhere in the world, including in the EU. As women disproportionately experience violence from family members or relatives, at home, violence against women tends to stay hidden. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this problem. The EU does not have a specific legal instrument to address gender-based physical or cyber violence, despite the harm and costs it imparts on victims, their friends, family and society. EPRS assessment finds that a combination of policy options would generate the greatest European added value, promote victims' fundamental rights, address the impact on individuals, society and the economy, and support law enforcement and people working with victims.

EPRS - Combating gender-based violence at EU level

The Women’s Rights and the Civil Liberties committees discussed a legislative initiative calling for a directive to establish the minimum rules concerning: the definition of the crime of gender-based cyber-violence and related sanctions; new measures to promote the prevention of this crime; and to ensure justice and support for victims. A panel was also organised for the yearly meeting on "Eliminating Violence against Women"which explored the current state of affairs in policy and practice in focused areas of gender-based violence.

Combating Gender based Violence - Cyber Violence: statement by Sylwia SPUREK (GREENS/EFA, PL), Rapporteur and extracts of the meeting on "Eliminating Violence against Women" panel on cyberviolence

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and in the framework of the 'Orange the world' initiative, the EP buildings is lit up in orange and MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: illumination of the EP buildings and extracts from the debate

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and in the framework of the ‘Orange the World’ initiative, the EP buildings in Brussels are lit up in orange.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: illumination of the EP buildings

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: closing statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Second part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (part 2/2)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Continuation of the first part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (continuation of part 1/2)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. First part of the debate.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: MEPs debate (part 1/2)

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November), MEPs hold a debate on the lack of progress regarding the ratification of the Istanbul Convention. Opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

The International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women and the State of play on the ratification of the Istanbul Convention: opening statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

Excessive force, police brutality and misconduct against Romani people continue to be reported across the EU, in line with the 2020 findings of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). MEPs debate on condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU. Closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality and by by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU: closing statements by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality and by by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs

Excessive force, police brutality and misconduct against Romani people continue to be reported across the EU, in line with the 2020 findings of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). MEPs debate on condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU.

Condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU: MEPs debate

Excessive force, police brutality and misconduct against Romani people continue to be reported across the EU, in line with the 2020 findings of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). MEPs debate on condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU. Opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality.

Condemning police violence against Romani people in the EU: opening statements by Anže LOGAR, Slovenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality

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EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Combating violence against women and domestic violence

EP Plenary session - Session Commission statement - Rising anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence: recent attacks in Thessaloniki

EP Plenary session - Session Commission statement - Rising anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence: recent attacks in Thessaloniki