Eurostat, the European Union鈥檚 statistical office, released a number of gender statistics in the eurozone 鈥 ranging from gender ratios to shopping trends 鈥 in honor of IWD. For example: In every member state, the proportion of women at risk of poverty or social exclusion, which includes limited access to housing, health care or employment, .
Specific events in Europe include a brunch for survivors of domestic abuse and violence held in Tullamore, Ireland, and a UNWomen-Ireland-sponsored literary event, with a public reading of short stories featuring women from James Joyce鈥檚 book Dubliners.
In Spain, a multimedia project has been organized, where women across the country can send in photos, texts, or videos with examples of women who have inspired them. A performance of Eve Ensler鈥檚 Vagina Monologues is taking place in Brno, Czech Republic, while a 鈥渨omen鈥檚 empowerment workshop鈥 has been organized in Norway, encouraging self-awareness and empowerment for participants through dance, music, and meditation.
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+ Laws prohibiting domestic violence are on the books in all but four European countries, according to UN Women.
鈥 Between 8 and 35 percent of women in 20 European countries have been physically abused, according to UN Women.