To change this, the European Commission has put forward a range of initiatives and proposals to help pave the way to a society in which all people can truly say they are able to live and thrive with equal opportunity.
Gender-based violence
More than 3,000 women are killed each year in Europe by partners or family members, and countless more are harmed and harassed.
Violence against women takes many forms, including physical, sexual, or psychological violence, as well as economic abuse and exploitation. It has intensified in different settings, including the workplace and online spaces, and has been exacerbated by post-pandemic effects, conflicts, and climate change.