Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a severe form of gender-based violence, leaving deep physical and psychological scars on the lives of victims around the world. It is a violent form of subordination affecting women and girls and it stands in gross contradiction to the principles of gender equality. Ending the practice will require joint efforts that engage communities — both...
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a middle value contract for the assessment of gender-sensitivity of national parliaments in the Member States of the European Union, following the methodology developed by EIGE. All parties interested in providing the services described above should express their interest 400 words maximum, by e-mail, to procurement@eige.europa.eu with the subject reference: EIGE/2018/OPER/16...
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for applications with a view to establishing a reserve list for the post of Stakeholder Relations Officer. The registration of applications will begin on 6 November 2018 and will close on 5 December 2018 at 13:00 Eastern European Time. The Institute Based in Vilnius Lithuania, EIGE is a regulatory...
Trafficking for sexual exploitation is the most commonly reported form of human trafficking in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. 95% of registered victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU are women or girls. Trafficking in women and girls remains a structural form of violence against women. In this report...
Digital technologies offer young women and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. From receiving instant news notifications on political developments, to engaging in online debates and expressing opinions on social media, political and civic participation has become faster and easier. Yet, one of the downsides experienced by this generation, who is the most digitally skilled in the EU...
Digital technology has changed many things in our lives, but how is it affecting gender equality? Digitalisation has transformed the character of the labour market, changed the way we interact with our friends, shaped political participation, is impacting the future of work and also carries the risk of cyber violence. All of the above present new challenges, but also offer...
Description of the contract The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a low-value contract for the assessment of gender-sensitivity of national parliaments in the Member States of the European Union, following the methodology developed by EIGE. Description of the requested services Development of the guidelines to use the GSP Tool Translation of the survey questions into 21 languages...
Rapid technological advancements and digitalisation are transforming the world of work and how we live our day-to-day lives. There is an increasing demand for digital skills and higher qualifications across a wide variety of sectors. However, only around 17 % of the almost 8 million ICT specialists are women, and the number of women graduating from ICT studies has been...
This factsheet looks at how the intersection between gender and disability affects women and men in the EU. It is based on the Gender Equality Index 2017, developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). The Index measures gender equality and helps to monitor its progress across the EU and over time. It is composed of six core domains...
Introduction The European Institute for Gender Equality[ 1] (EIGE) announces traineeship opportunities lasting up to six months[ 2] for graduates who are either nationals of an EU member state or an EFTA country or an IPA qualifying country[ 3]. The traineeships are based at the Institute's premises in Vilnius, Lithuania. The registration of applications will begin on 3 October 2018...
