Discrimination and violence against women and girls in Romania
Discrimination and violence against women and girls in Romania
Author(s): Liliana PaguSubject(s): Gender Studies, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Public Law, Government/Political systems, Victimology, Penal Policy
Published by: Institutul Român pentru Drepturile Omului
Keywords: women rights; non-discrimination; legislation; civil society; victims; abuse;
Summary/Abstract: The report presents the main measures adopted by the Romanian government on the prevention of violence against women and the protection of victims, but also the main challenges and problems faced by all those who want to implement these measures effectively. It is emphasized that there are not enough shelters and counseling centers for victims; there is a need to improve infrastructure and services for those who have suffered aggression and abuse; NGOs dealing with discriminated or abused women do not have suitable premises for their work and face a lack of funds; there is a need for diversification and intensification of education programmes, counseling services not only for victims but also for perpetrators, as well as a change in rural mentalities regarding the status of women; the fight against the dissemination by the media of stereotypical and discriminatory images of the role of women in the family and society must be stepped up.
Journal: Drepturile omului
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 25-30
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English