{"id":8947,"date":"2023-12-10T11:53:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-10T11:53:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activecitizens.eu\/?post_type=oxy_portfolio_image&#038;p=8947"},"modified":"2026-06-03T13:26:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:26:21","slug":"unsilenced","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/develop.activecitizens.eu\/el\/project\/unsilenced\/","title":{"rendered":"Unsilenced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unsilenced<\/strong>&nbsp;is a European co-funded initiative inspired by the #MeToo movement in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project seeks to elevate the voices of survivors of sexual harassment and violence across Europe, providing a platform for them to share their stories. At the same time, we advocate for a safer and more supportive environment for women and girls of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite progress, many European countries still struggle to fully acknowledge women\u2019s experiences, often leaving them without adequate support. In such environments, victim-blaming and shaming remain widespread, making it difficult for survivors to speak out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While #MeToo has largely been driven by public figures,&nbsp;<strong>Unsilenced<\/strong>&nbsp;focuses on empowering everyday individuals\u2014ensuring their voices are heard too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The scale of the problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than\u00a0<strong>1 in 4 Europeans<\/strong>\u00a0have faced harassment, with many reporting physical assaults and lasting psychological effects. The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) highlights the urgent need for stronger support systems and reporting mechanisms.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/fra.europa.eu\/en\/news\/2021\/violence-and-harassment-across-europe-much-higher-official-records\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The economic impact of gender-based violence in the EU is staggering, costing an estimated\u00a0<strong>\u20ac366 billion annually<\/strong>\u00a0in 2021. Violence against women alone accounted for\u00a0<strong>\u20ac289 billion<\/strong>\u00a0(79%) of this total.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/eige.europa.eu\/publications-resources\/publications\/costs-gender-based-violence-european-union\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The problem of victim-blaming:<\/strong><br>Societal attitudes often shift blame onto survivors, suggesting their clothing, behavior, or actions \u201cprovoked\u201d the violence. These harmful beliefs persist across cultures, discouraging victims from coming forward and distorting public perceptions of sexual violence.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/cepr.org\/voxeu\/columns\/victim-blaming-norms-and-violence-against-women-moral-considerations-can-induce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore the report on victim-blaming in Europe<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unsilenced&nbsp;is a European co-funded initiative inspired by the #MeToo movement in the United States. This project seeks to elevate the voices of survivors of sexual harassment and violence across Europe, providing a platform for them to share their stories. 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