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"Violence against women, of which genital mutilation is an example, is a reality and constitutes a serious human rights violation. The figures show that the majority of women will experience some form of violence during their lives. EU legislation needs to be strengthened, ideally with a directive, so that this type of violence is considered a criminal act in all EU Member States. National legislation should provide for legal aid, social and workplace guidance, and access to health care. Only by really understanding the situation in Europe will we be able to combat this scourge effectively. To this end, it is essential that we create a domestic violence observatory. Knowledge of the problem is essential if we are to be able to adopt the best strategies for prevention, intervention, protecting the victims and punishing the perpetrators. Prevention is key. The main challenges are eliminating stereotypes and myths, and changing representations of gender and the values that have been perpetuated by the existence of unequal relations in the family, in schools and in society. Awareness raising and mobilisation by civil society constitute a pivotal strategy for changing practices and behaviour."@en1
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