One in Three Women in the EU Has Experienced Violence While Reporting Remains Low
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابA major European survey found that violence against women remains one of the most urgent issues across the region, with 30.7 percent of women in the European Union saying they have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. The findings were published in a joint report by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights and the European Institute for Gender Equality, based on responses from nearly 115,000 women aged 18 to 74.
Reuters reported that formal reporting remained notably low. Only 11.3 percent of women reported violence committed by a non-partner, while the figure dropped to 6.1 percent in cases involving an intimate partner. The survey linked low reporting to fear, shame, self-blame, distrust in law enforcement, and limited awareness of available support services.
The findings also went beyond physical and sexual assault, pointing to the continued spread of psychological, economic, and cyber violence. That broader picture suggests the issue is not limited to direct attacks, but extends into women’s daily safety, financial stability, personal autonomy, and family life.
The report is likely to intensify pressure on European governments to strengthen prevention efforts, expand support services, and improve access to reporting and justice, as EU institutions continue to warn that violence against women remains widespread despite years of legal and policy action.
