… one of them could be a victim of violence. Because in the EU, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence. GBV costs the EU a total of EUR366 billion each year. It’s not millions. … did so as well. For the first time ever we have a robust EU-wide framework of prevention, protection and prosecution. …
… of views with you at quite a relevant moment in time. The EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention and the European … mechanism and the political agreement reached on the EU’s Domestic Violence and VAW Directive . Two milestone moments where we can and should be proud of. The EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention and the new EU …
… had fled. Upon arriving in an unknown country in the EU, many face barriers – especially women and girls who have … sexual and reproductive rights in host countries. At EU and Member State level, more specialised support and … immediate support to millions fleeing Ukraine in the EU in terms of housing, work permits, social welfare and …
… commitment and advocacy for domestic and home care in the EU, EIGE’s Director, Carlien Scheele gave an address at the Domestic and Home Care EU Congress on 14 November 2023 hosted by the European … commitment and advocacy for domestic and home care in the EU. Care is a topic close to the European Institute for …
… on a promising note. Progress in gender equality in the EU is the best it's ever been since the start of the Index … above 80 in the Index. This means only about 2% of the EU population is close to actually living in a gender-equal … paces. As ever, the picture on gender equality in the EU is nuanced. Let’s get into the Index results in more …
… the Joint exchange of views on Gender mainstreaming in the EU budget on 23 October 2023 organised by the Committee on … (annual) exchange of views on gender mainstreaming in the EU budget. I will focus in my intervention on some of EIGE’s … and the Commission in mainstreaming gender equality in the EU budget. In particular I welcome the EP, Commission and …
… Recover and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a Post COVID-19 EU support programme - are strikingly absent, as EIGE’s … know so far? The RRF regulation is a vital instrument for EU Member States to stand stronger and more resilient. But it … as a core value and a fundamental principle of the EU and EU obligation to promote equality – which helps to …
… The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented disruptions to EU economies and societies. An increasing body of evidence … importance of placing gender equality at the heart of the EU policy response to mitigate the socioeconomic effects of … terms. This study offers a unique gender assessment of the EU recovery response to the COVID-19 pandemic in both the …
… Gender-based violence EIGE supports EU candidate countries and a potential candidate in the … equality stakeholders in the region as well as in the EU. EU candidate countries and potential candidates will be able …
… but a violation of human rights. Paths to progress Many EU candidate countries and a potential candidate were first … an analysis of gender equality and gender mainstreaming in EU countries. Data collected from EIGE has also helped GREVIO …
… As EU countries grapple with a new wave of Covid-19, police, … effect on the rights of women and girls across Europe. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) call on the EU and all Member States to redouble their efforts to protect …
… security, health and, eventually, the lives of women. EU Member States have not established a common definition for … and the protection of victims is a stated goal of the EU and a key area of work for EIGE. However, this is not … other characteristics worldwide. One in five women in the EU have experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a …