… had fled. Upon arriving in an unknown country in the EU, many face barriers – especially women and girls who have … in accessing sexual and reproductive rights in host countries. At EU and Member State level, more specialised support and …
… of gender. Tackling this problem was a core theme of the EU’s first Gender Equality Forum . The Forum that took place … and anger” many feel about rising inequalities in the EU today. “We have to take that on board. It has to be … energy costs have become a growing concern across the EU. These higher energy prices affect low-income households …
… give a primary focus to women and girls arriving in the EU due to the Russian invasion in Ukraine who have the right … Member States. Formulate policy recommendations for all EU Member States with an aim to address potential challenges …
… refugees know their sexual and reproductive rights in the EU and are able to locate specialised healthcare services to … map the available healthcare services in place across the EU Member States which target the victims of conflict-related … focus will be on refugee women and girls arriving in the EU from Ukraine. EIGE’s support on FRA’s work To understand …
… provided tailor-made recommendations for each of the four countries. The recommendations took into account patterns of … FGM is a severe form of gender-based violence, which the EU is committed to eliminating. This work will support EIGE’s … objective to help eliminate gender-based violence in the EU. The results of the study can be found here. …
… increases in the number of migrants from FGM-practising countries since 2011 has pushed up the number of girls at … calculated the numbers of girls at risk in a total of 13 EU Member States. However, changes in countries of origin of … at risk came from in 2011. FGM-affected communities in the EU also largely hold negative views around the practice and …
… Around seven per cent of the total population living in the EU Member States are born outside of the EU, and half of them are women and girls. Work, study and … motivating both women and men to migrate and live in other countries. Migration can bring new opportunities to migrants …
… and training, is a legal and political obligation for the EU institutions and Member States. Gender-sensitive … can also serve to further advance gender equality in the EU. The paper is based on a small-scale study and draws on: 1) a review of EU policies on migrant integration and education; and 2) a …
… A surge in migration to the EU in 2015 – 2016 put the matter high on the political agenda, with EU Member States calling for good practices on integration. A … said Virginija Langbakk, EIGE's Director. Currently, most EU and Member State policies on education and training have …
… % and 17 % of girls living in Cyprus from FGM-practising countries are at risk of female genital mutilation. These are … (EIGE). “Female genital mutilation is a problem for the EU and we cannot close our eyes to it. A major risk factor is … such as Egypt, Guinea and Somalia, who are living in the EU Member States. Although levels of risk have slightly …
… safe. Between 25 % to 42 % of girls from FGM-practising countries living in Greece are at risk of female genital … (EIGE). “Female genital mutilation is a problem for the EU and we cannot close our eyes to it. A major risk factor is … such as Egypt, Guinea and Somalia, who are living in the EU Member States. Although levels of risk have slightly …
… when it comes to female genital mutilation (FGM) in the EU. Family members fear the consequences of the law more than … genital mutilation exists in Europe. So far, 16 out of 28 EU Member States have ratified it, while the European Union … be successful. In the EU today, women from FGM-practicing countries continue to seek asylum. It is important that …
… and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each year. This harmful practice leaves many long-lasting … makers design better protection measures for girls in the EU, EIGE is working on a study that will estimate the risk of … genital mutilation, both in their country and across the EU. The impact of new and evolving patterns of migration will …
… of girls at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the EU Member States. This methodology has been pilot-tested in … the collection of FGM prevalence data (from FGM-practising countries) and data on the female migrant population in the EU Member States. The qualitative component involved focus …