Tackling gender-based violence in Europe
Gender-based violence affects 1 in 3 women in Europe.
We're working to change that by helping people across Europe understand, connect, and act — and pushing systems to respond, in law and in practice.
In Europe, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence.
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Belgium
Sexual Assault Care Centres bring medical, forensic and police support into one place. Over 5,000 survivors a year now use them, and the model is spreading.
Explore European researchSpain
Specialised gender-violence courts and a national risk system have helped give Spain one of the lowest femicide rates in Europe.
Explore European researchUnited Kingdom
Operation Soteria rebuilt how police investigate rape, focusing on the suspect, not the victim.
Explore European researchViolence against women costs Europe €289 billion every year. This is everyone's problem.
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