European Institute for Gender Equality

Searching for information on how to mainstream gender in your work? EIGE’s database on gender training resources provides a collection of generic and tailored materials, guidelines, tested practices, ideas, suggestions and tips on how to integrate gender and train the relevant actors, covering the period from 2005 to 2012.

During the state visit to the Republic of Lithuania the President of the Republic of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, and the prominent representatives of the Republic of Finland visited EIGE to learn about the Institute’s work and the situation of women and men in the European Union [read more].

On 3 April the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) of the European Parliament visited EIGE. Chair Gustafsson and his delegation and Director V. Langbakk and her staff had a fruitful exchange of views on the supporting role of EIGE to the European Parliament, EIGE’s upcoming activities and plans for closer co-operation.

Do you know that 94% of people on parental leave are women? Check the new data in the areas of: economy, poverty, health, violence, power and decision-making and environment in the updated EIGE’s database Women and men in the EU – facts and figures!

On the occasion of the International Women's day, EIGE presents the results of the first EU-wide study on female genital mutilation.

A comprehensive collection of resources, methods and tools and good practices in combating FGM is now available (read more).