• It should be zero: gender-based violence in the EU explained

    A round table conversation with experts into what the freshly released EU gender-based violence survey report tells us – not only about prevalence, but about impact, systems and solutions. Live from the VoxBox in the European Parliament, moderated by Georgie Bradley, EIGE’s Media Officer and Spokesperson, the panel is made up of: Carlien Scheele, Director, EIGE Dr. Joanna Goodey, Head...

  • European Employment and Social Rights Forum

    Jolanta Reingardeattends the European Employment and Social Rights Forum. This Forum will address the EU’s response to the challenges many people face today, including the rising cost of living, job insecurity, and changes in the labour market.

  • EIGE experts meet with participants of the EU Visitors Programme

    EIGE’s Alexandrina Satnoianu, Campaigns Coordinator, and Georgie Bradley, Media Officer and Spokesperson, are taking part in the EU Visitors Programme Thematic Week on Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities. The session is made up of a dynamic exchange - showcasing EIGE’s work and impact across the EU, while creating space for dialogue, fresh perspectives and shared experiences with participants from across...

  • Euostat Working Group on Crime and Criminal justice statistics

    Eurostat WG on crime and criminal justice coordinates the data collection on crime and works towards to harmonize methodologies towards better comparability. EIGE is a permanent member of the WG. This meeting devotes to the analysis of the policy developments and policy needs for statistics (DG Home and DG Just) and to discuss the launch of the new wave of...

  • Cyprus Presidency event: Unveiling the New Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030

    To mark International Women's Day, and the launch of the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 on 4 March, the Cyprus Presidency organizes an event, including Commissioner for Equality, Hadja Lahbib and EIGE Director, Carlien Scheele. Given that the Cyprus Presidency places particular emphasis on the prevention and combating of cyber violence targeting women and girls, which is also prominently featuring...

  • Breakfast briefing on the occasion of International Women's Day

    Director Carlien Scheele speaks at a Breakfast Briefing at the German Permanent Representation to the EU on technology-facilitated violence against women journalists and women in the public sphere.

  • UNECE/UNICEF Group of Experts on Statistics on Children

    UNECE/UNICEF Group of Experts on Statistics on Children takes place from 4 to 6 March 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the Conference of European Statisticians' work programme. Monica Barbovschi, alongside Sami Nevala (FRA), presents results from the EU-GBV survey concerning violence experienced during childhood by both women respondents and their children.

  • Regional organizations as accelerators of gender parity in national politics

    Maruša Gortnar participates in the side-event "Regional organizations as accelerators of gender parity in national politics" at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) taking place in New Work from 9 to 19 March. The side-event, organised by the European Union and OSCE ODIHR explores the role of regional organisations in promoting the achievement of...

  • EU Council Working Party on Social Questions

    Blandine Mollard presents the research on cyberviolence against girls conducted in support to the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU.

  • High-Level Conference on Social Rights - The European Social Charter

    Director Carlien Scheele and Jolanta Reingarde take part in the High-Level Conference on Social Rights — The European Social Charter. Organised by the Republic of Moldova and the Council of Europe, the conference focuses on the fundamental social and economic rights protected under the Charter.