New Gender Equality Index Thematic Focus highlights the scale of violence against women and the path forward Violence against women in the European Union is not just a social issue—it is a human rights crisis. According to EIGE’s latest Gender Equality Index 2024 Thematic Focus, gender-based violence remains prevalent, severe and under-reported across the EU. While the EU has taken strong legal steps, the fight for real progress requires urgent action from policymakers, civil society, and the public. “Violence against women is rooted in control, dominance and inequality. As the EU’s only…