Women in the EU face a scourge of sexual and gender-based violence*. On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Socialists and Democrats once again call for strong legal instruments and preventive measures to protect women.
- We need a consent-based rape legislation at EU level to make sure that women have the same rights and protection across all member states. Only YES means YES.
- Gender-based violence needs to be enshrined as an EU Crime under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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