Combating Gender-Based Cyberviolence in the EU

by name voted on 14.12.2021

Summary

A report recommending EU-wide measures to combat gender-based cyberviolence, including legal definitions, criminalization of specific acts, and improved victim support.

9 14.12.2021

Other

woman

justice

criminal law

human rights

social policy

administrative law

information technology and data processing

Key points

Establish a common EU-wide definition for gender-based cyberviolence to ensure equal protection across all Member States.
Criminalize various forms of online abuse, including cyberstalking, non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and sexist hate speech.
Implement preventive measures through digital literacy education and by addressing the root causes like gender stereotypes.
Provide specialized, free support services such as helplines, legal aid, and psychological counseling for victims.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

The Left

NI

Total

Speeches

38 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Maria NOICHL

S&D

1:41 min

15. Combating gender-based violence: cyberviolence (debate)

Alexandra GEESE

Alexandra GEESE

Verts/ALE

1:21 min

15. Combating gender-based violence: cyberviolence (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on combating gender-based violence: cyberviolence REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on combating gender-based violence: cyberviolence Combating gender-based violence: cyberviolence

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