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Commission and High Representative/Vice President call for increased efforts to end all forms of sexual and gender-based violence

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Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November, Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib, on behalf of the European Commission, and High Representative/Vice-President, Kaja Kallas, issued the following statement:

“Gender-based violence is unacceptable. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the European Union renews its determination to end all forms of violence against women and girls and to ensure that every person can live free from fear and harm.

"Across the EU, one in three women has experienced gender-based violence. Behind each number is a person whose life, health, and dignity have been violated. Violence against women can take many forms, can happen anywhere and to anyone. Ending this requires action. The EU is taking concrete steps, from prevention and protection to enforcement and accountability. With the EU's accession to the Istanbul Convention and the adoption of the first-ever EU law to combat violence against women and domestic violence, the EU is establishing a comprehensive framework to fight gender-based violence. [...]

"Our efforts do not stop at Europe's borders. The EU works globally to end sexual and gender-based violence, partnering with governments, UN agencies, civil society, women's rights organizations, peacebuilders and human rights defenders. Through actions like the Spotlight Initiative and the EU–UN Women ACT Programme, we are investing in real change. We will continue to implement the Women, Peace and Security Agenda fully as to build a world where women can live safely and girls can grow up without fear in every community, and in every digital space. Ending violence against women and girls is everyone's responsibility. Together, we can and must make it happen.”

On 25 November, Executive Vice President Virkkunen (pictured) and Commissioner Lahbib were in Strasbourg for the occasion of the High-level Event on technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) marking the start of the 16 Days of Activism, and the event can be followed online. The full statement can be read online.

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