Did you know that 80% of victims of violence do not seek professional help?
Or that 1 in 3 people who commit acts of sexual harassment do so at work?
A European woman’s experience, as revealed by statistics, shows that gender-based violence and sexual harassment are serious problems affecting the lives and well-being of many women in Europe. Here are some highlights from these statistics:
- Sexual harassment in the professional environment: the fact that 32% of people who commit acts of sexual harassment come from the professional environment underlines the need to address this problem in the workplace. It is essential to have policies and measures in place to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace so that all employees can work in a safe and respectful environment.
- Under-reporting of violence: the statistic showing that over 80% of victims of violence do not seek professional help shows how little trust there is in the support system or how many cases remain undiscovered. It is essential to create an environment where victims feel safe to seek help and report acts of violence.
- Psychological violence: the fact that 44% of women have been subjected to psychological violence by a partner during their lifetime shows how often this type of abuse is underestimated. Psychological violence can have serious consequences for the mental health of victims and must be taken seriously.
- Under-reporting of intimate partner violence: The statistic that only 22% of victims of intimate partner violence report it suggests that many cases remain hidden. This highlights the need to provide more support and resources for victims of domestic violence and to raise awareness of the importance of reporting these cases.
It is clear that much more work needs to be done to combat gender-based violence and sexual harassment in Europe and around the world. These statistics show that there is a need for education, awareness, cultural changes and adequate support for victims. All citizens, regardless of gender, must work together to create a society where every person can live in safety and dignity.
Within he “SAFE HUT – Creating safe spaces for the empowerment of women and girls” project, AIDRom and its partners in the project, CESIE (Italy, coordinator), Centro Penc. Antropologia e Psicologia Geoclinica (Italy), International Rescue Committee Irc (Germany), Kentro Merimnas Oikogeneias Kai Paidiou (Greece), Kovos Su Prekyba Zmonemis Ir Isnaudojimu Centras Vsi (Lithuania), Animus Association Foundation AAF (Bulgaria), encourages women and girls from vulnerable backgrounds, including victims of trafficking, to express their needs, experiences and aspirations and acts to raise awareness of their rights, while also providing the necessary tools to become advocates for change.
The SAFE HUT project – Creating safe spaces for the empowerment of women and girls (number: 101100732) is “funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are, however, solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.”
Source of information: European Council website, Ending violence against women – Consilium (europa.eu)
