One-third of women across EU have experienced violence, survey finds

The survey reveals that every third woman in the EU has experienced physical or sexual violence, indicating an alarming and persistent issue that affects millions.

Despite efforts, the survey shows that one-third of women have faced violence, with the sad reality that figures have not improved since 2014.

One in six women in the EU has encountered sexual violence during adulthood, and the home remains increasingly perilous for many.

Only 14% of women reported violence to the police, primarily due to shame, safety concerns, and distrust, leading to an 'invisible epidemic' of violence.

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