FEMICIDE AND IPV/DV

FEMICIDE AND IPV/DV

Femicide is the intentional killing of women because they are women. It is not only the most extreme form of violence against women, but also constitutes the most violent manifestation of gender inequality and of discrimination against them. The term femicide has been...
The representation of gender-based violence in Italy

The representation of gender-based violence in Italy

Violence against women and domestic violence is strongly determined by stereotypes, prejudices and gender discrimination.A research conducted in Italy by the University of Tuscia, in partnership with the Associazione Differenza Donna NGO and with the contribution of...
The (EPO) and EC Directive 2011/99/EU in the Greek legal system

The (EPO) and EC Directive 2011/99/EU in the Greek legal system

The European Protection Order (EPO) as established by Directive 2011/99/ EU was transposed in Greek legislation on 29/1/2016 by Law 4360/2016. Although Greece has transposed and adapted in a very satisfactory way most of its provision, it has not been implemented in...
Child contact in the context of domestic abuse

Child contact in the context of domestic abuse

Children make up the largest population of victims of domestic violence against women. Children’s exposure to intimate partner violence includes being exposed at home, directly or indirectly, to violent or threatening behaviour between caregivers. These experiences...