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I want Europe to be at the side of women, - Ursula von der Leyen

8 March 2022, 21:17

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International Women's Day / 24 channel

Unequal treatment is a daily reality for most women and even though we are improving in areas like equal pay and breaking the glass ceiling, the most brutal form of misogyny – gender-based violence – is often the most hidden, and therefore the hardest to eradicate.

European Commission President, Ursula Von der Leyen, shared an important post on Instagram.

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I want a society where violence against women is prevented, condemned, and prosecuted.

Today, we table the rules to halt violence against women – from protection and safe reporting to effective prosecution. Online and offline.

Women should be protected the same way across the EU.

This is why we propose to criminalise rape based on the lack of consent, female genital mutilation and several forms of cyber violence in all EU countries.

This is a major step towards justice, equality and freedom for all.