… attention to those around you. Do you see at least three women? Chances are, 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 … violence is recognised as a violation of human rights it is often still perceived as a private matter -– and …
… Presidency, equality issues such as violence against women and anti-discrimination see new-found prominence on the … Council we have adopted the directives on violence against women and on equality bodies, which are essential in the … important directives: The directive on violence against women and domestic violence, which criminalises physical …
… Conference on a future oriented European Pillar of Social Rights on 15 April 2024 in Brussels, Director Carlien Scheele … labour market, creating bottlenecks in every direction: Women face barriers entering sectors like engineering for … moving into roles that have traditionally been occupied by women like unpaid care or professional care jobs. Today, the …
… collection requested for the monitoring of the Victims’ Rights Directive and the Istanbul Convention. EIGE’s … data on GBV covering different forms of violence against women and girls. Our administrative data collection provides … is how we will come closer to ending violence against women once and for all. So we have analysed the availability …
… services in place as a means for freedom of choice for women and men? Climate change is happening at rapid fire speed. And it’s impacting women and men very differently. Do the policies designed to … approach? Our societies are roughly made up of 50/50 women and men. So it simply makes sense to uphold this ratio …
… week and next, the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), is happening in New York. CSW is the UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment. It brings together government officials, … promoting an equal distribution of care activities among women and men will have a spillover effect. Gender gaps in …
… In the run-up to International Women’s Day, on March 8, Director Carlien Scheele of the … of what gender equality could look like in 2030—one where women and men, girls and boys have the same opportunities to … women and girls at the centre of European policy. Our rights are not given. They're fragile and they can always be …
… does gender equality look like in concrete terms? Seeing women in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics , … men engaging in care responsibilities as naturally as women. It’s seeing equal participation between women and … aimed at challenging democratic principles and fundamental rights are growing. We also see a tech-enabled backlash …
… unknown country in the EU, many face barriers – especially women and girls who have been exposed to conflict-related … of gender-based violence. And this is mostly hitting many women and girls. To make matters even more complex, they face barriers in accessing sexual and reproductive rights in host countries. At EU and Member State level, more …
… addresses a High-level International Conference on Women in Law Enforcement organised by the Lithuanian Ministry … of Interior on 2 February 2024 with the participation of women in leadership positions in the internal security … the essential role women play in the promotion of human rights, peace and sustainable development within the …
… year’s European elections, and many elections in Europe, women candidates during political campaigns face extreme … harassment, and stalking on the grounds of gender, as women and girls are disproportionately impacted. EIGE also … It ensures user safety, protects fundamental rights, and creates a fair and open online platform …
… and even historical gains for gender equality. Such as the Women on Corporate Boards Directive and the EU's accession to … these accomplishments need to be protected – alongside our rights and values in the EU. In 2023, it became clear that … across all generations. One user made a clear point that: "Women are underrepresented in STEM and AI. This would enhance …
… year’s Index thematic focus will be on Violence Against Women. Which has always been one of EIGE’s core priority … us a wide picture view on the state of violence against women. It’s a unique survey because it involves interviews – … are not already privy to the deeply painful reality many women face in the EU. You only have to watch the news or read …
… they asked me: why do we still have a problem getting more women in STE(A)M? The response I always give is that we are … it depends on STE(A)M. Before I begin on how the lack of women in STE(A)M has a negative effect on economic and social … while we’re talking about queues, there were none for the women’s toilets – finally. Because over time …
… to have gender mainstreamed was underlined in a new UN Women report launched at COP28, suggesting that by 2050, climate change may push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty and see 236 million more face … for future advancement of gender equality and women's rights in future COP processes. That is so much needed and …
… “In the Gender Equality Index , we see a shift in young women and young men adopting more sustainable behaviour,” … Index 2023 reveals. EIGE’s CARE survey found that older women and men are less likely to avoid animal … widens with age, from a gap of 6 percentage points between women and men in young adults to 9pp in the elderly. Men in …
… York, for negotiations on the Commission on the Status of Women. We were talking about participation of women in society, and the barriers for them, and as the EU, … And then that man said ‘Listen, it’s mostly girls and women who leave on a daily basis to get that water, and …
… More women and diverse representation in the decision-making … for the policy areas of the European Green Deal are women. EIGE launches a Climate Inspiration section as part of … policies that overlook issues disproportionately affecting women. We are missing out on much-needed perspectives and …
… inclusion is a proven catalyst for positive change. More women and diverse representation at work and in top positions … which hold us back from fulfilling our potential. More women in renewable energy, more equal share of recycling … a space free from gender stereotypes, in which both women and men can thrive. EIGE’s gender mainstreaming …
… Between women and men in the EU, there’s a greater balance of … evidence. The distribution of unpaid childcare between women and men is moving in the right direction. EIGE’s … care, individual and social activities shows that 91% of women and 86% of men provide informal childcare to their own …