The Glossary of definitions of rape, femicide and intimate partner violence has been prepared within the scope of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) "Study on terminology and indicators for data collection on rape, femicide and intimate partner violence". The Glossary provides a detailed overview of the identified European, international and national definitions of rape, femicide and IPV and...
In 2015-2016, the European Institute for Gender Equality commissioned research to assess how improvements in gender equality can contribute to sustainable, inclusive and smart economic growth of the EU. The main purpose of the country case overviews is to identify economic impacts of gender equality that can be modelled at macroeconomic level. Further information Economic Benefits of Gender Equality: Interactive...
The European Pillar of Social Rights is an opportunity for the EU to design and implement sustainable and effective policies that benefit all - women and men. Setting and reaching gender-specific targets can facilitate closing gender gaps, achieving a fairer society and it can also contribute to growth and more effective economies. This note sets out recommendations from the European...
In 2015-2016, the European Institute for Gender Equality commissioned research to assess how improvements in gender equality can contribute to sustainable, inclusive and smart economic growth of the EU. This study is unique in the EU context, as it uses a robust econometric model to estimate economic impacts of improved gender equality in several broad areas such as education, labour...
Equal participation of women and men in politics is an important condition for effective democracy and good governance. Apart from strengthening and enhancing the democratic system, the participation of more women in political decision‑making has many positive effects on society that can help improve the lives of women and men. Benefits include more equitable societies and inclusive governance, higher standards...
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 Content Production and Media Officer. The registration of applications begins on 15 May 2017 and closes on 14 June 2017 at 13:00 Eastern European Time. The Institute Based in Vilnius Lithuania, EIGE is a...
Introduction The European Institute for Gender Equality[ 1] (EIGE) announces a traineeship specifically focused on gender equality and pre-accession countries, 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 Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) is the financial instrument for the European...
Globalisation, technological change, information and communication advances have led to important changes in the employment structure and skills content of jobs. The complexity of jobs is increasing across all sectors and occupations and there is inflation in relative skills demand, even for low-skilled jobs. Many low-skilled jobs now require greater literacy, numeracy and other basic skills. A number of already...
Administrative data comprises information collected by institutions such as the police, justice system, health and social services and other agencies that come into contact with cases of violence against women (VAW). The police and the justice systems are the most advanced in the availability, quality and comparability of administrative data on violence against women. Further information EIGE's publications on gender-based...
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] invites applications with a view to establishing a reserve list for Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Gender-Based Violence. The registration of applications will begin on 5 May and will close on 4 July 2017 at 13:00 Eastern European Time (EET). The deadline has been extended to 2 October at 13:00 Eastern European Time...
