Switching to green energy can have a disproportionate impact on some – disrupting and uprooting communities traditionally reliant on mining or heavy industry. Anticipating this, Spain developed its Just Transition Strategy. In four years, it has cut 80% of greenhouse gases from coal-fired power stations and created thousands of new jobs. Gender mainstreaming is central to this successful strategy. And...
A warm welcome to the new Members of the European Parliament! As you settle into your new posts and become familiar with the network of EU agencies, we take this opportunity to offer you a ‘starter kit’ to the European Institute for Gender Equality. We will walk you through what we do and how we can support you in achieving...
Today we have an important announcement to make: the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has a brand new corporate visual identity! Just a few weeks ago we celebrated our 14th birthday. And in the spirit of reflection, we looked at ways we could further align our talk with our walk as the EU’s only agency for gender equality. You...
We are very happy to announce that EIGE’s Management Board has reappointed Carlien Scheele as the Director of the Agency for another five years. Upon receiving her reappointment during the 42nd Management Board meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, Director Carlien Scheele shared: “I am very grateful that EIGE's Management Board has given me the mandate to continue my work as EIGE's...
“Equality is good for society and everyone in society,” says Director General Ana Gallego of Justice and Consumers. “We need to counter the narratives that gender equality is a zero-sum game – that’s why evidence-based policymaking is crucial to win the hearts and minds of people.” Director General (DG) Gallego visited EIGE for the first time since taking up her...
Ahead of the upcoming Polish Presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2025, EIGE establishes strategic support with key stakeholders in Poland.
Equality Ministers from across the European Union met in Brussels on 7 May, in the context of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO). What is the Council of the EU? In the second of three EPSCO Council meetings under the Belgian Presidency, equality issues such as violence against women and anti-discrimination see new-found prominence on the...
From 6 to 9 June 2024, people in the EU will vote for the 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) representing 480 million Europeans. But before you vote, have you considered gender equality?
Get ready for the 2nd Gender Equality Forum, December 10-11! Join coalitions and conversations shaping the future of gender equality in Europe. Explore key themes: gender equality assessment and tackling gender-based violence. Follow #EGEF2024 for updates on this hybrid event.
The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) convenes in New York, bringing together government officials, civil society organisations, experts, and activists from around the world. The aim: to agree on actions and investments that eradicate poverty and advance gender equality.
