New EU Report Reveals Widespread and Systemically Ignored Violence Against Women
Summary
A new EU report reveals that nearly one in three women in Europe experiences physical or sexual violence, with many cases underreported and intensified by digital means.
Key Points
- Approximately 30.7% of women in the EU have experienced physical or sexual violence since age 15.
- Domestic and partner-related violence remains a severe issue with 10% of women reporting physical injury from partners.
- Digital technology has introduced new forms of violence, such as cyberstalking, affecting 8.5% of women.
- Despite prevalence, cases of violence against women are widely underreported, with only 6.1% reporting partner abuse to authorities.
