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  • EIGE Delegation to the Netherlands

    On 25 - 26 October, EIGE met with gender equality stakeholders in the Hague. EIGE, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands, invited representatives of research institutions, academia, civil society organisations and experts to a joint event, organised on 26 October 2017, and hosted by the Ministry. EIGE presented its methods and tools that...

  • EIGE Delegation to Romania

    On 19 October, EIGE met with gender equality stakeholders in Bucharest. EIGE presented its methods and tools that Romanian colleagues could use to monitor & progress gender equality, such as the Gender Equality Index, Gender Statistics Database and Gender Mainstreaming Platform as well as its recent work in the area of Gender-based Violence. The Agenda of the event is enclosed...

  • 20th Experts' Forum Meeting

    October 12 is an important day, for it marks the 20th meeting of the Experts' Forum! Many exciting discussions and group work will take place at the meeting - we will look at the Gender Equality Index results and plan for the activities in the Member States, we will discuss about gender equality and education, as well as what are...

  • Gender Equality Index 2017: Release in the Council of the EU

    On 11 October 2017, EIGE releases its 3rd edition of the Gender Equality Index! The event is livestreamed and serves as a forum for around 300 decision-makers and practitioners to discuss recent trends and seek solutions to gender inequalities in the current political and economic context. The new features of the third edition include a more detailed analysis of the...

  • Survey on the usability, usage and user experience of EuroGender

    Dear EuroGender users, As you probably know, we're constantly trying to improve your user experience. That is why we would ask 5 minutes of your time to complete this short survey. Your participation wil provide us with valuable information that will help us better serve your needs. To access the survey, click here: http://eurogender.eige.europa.eu/polls-and-surveys/surveys/survey-usabi… Thank you for taking the time...

  • EIGE Consultation meeting on Trafficking in Human Beings

    To support Member States in the implementation of EU policies to combat gender-based violence in all its forms, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) will develop recommendations to facilitate the gender-specific implementation of particular provisions of the Anti-Trafficking Directive, namely Articles 11 to 17. The consultation meeting will discuss how Member States can effectively implement the Directive 2011/36/EU (Anti-Trafficking...

  • EIGE Delegation to Slovenia

    On 26 - 27 September, EIGE met with gender equality stakeholders in Ljubljana to support the advancement of gender equality. EIGE presented its methods and tools that Slovenian colleagues could use to monitor & progress gender equality, such as the Gender Equality Index, Gender Statistics Database and Gender Mainstreaming Platform. The Agenda of the event and EIGE presentation are enclosed...

  • Journalist Thematic Network Meeting - Madrid, Spain

    EIGE's Journalist Thematic Network (JTN) will come together for the 16th time, in a meeting focused on combating violence against women. During the one and a half days, the discussions will touch upon topics relevant to current times, such as human trafficking for sexual exploitation, cyber violence against women and girls and female genital mutilation. EIGE’s expert, Jurgita Peciuriene, will...

  • Time to talk about education: ‘How can more women in STEM boost the Lithuanian economy?’

    Invitation to press briefing At the beginning of the academic year, European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) would like to introduce new data and findings on the gender challenges in education in Lithuania. They have a direct impact on girls and boys, but also the economy and the labour market. One of the main challenges across the EU, including Lithuania...

  • Narrowing the gender gap in STEM benefits the economy

    On 19 September 2017, EIGE is in Kaunas (Lithuania), at the largest, open & free ICT entrepreneurship event in the Baltics - SWITCH. Helena Morais Maceira, EIGE´s researcher on Gender Mainstreaming, will present findings from EIGE´s study on Economic Benefits of Gender Equality in the EU. You can access the full study here. The presentation is accessible under the the...

  • EU Interagency Editors' Workshop

    The EU Interagency Editors' Workshop brings together 28 communications professionals from 21 EU agencies, with the aim of exchanging new ideas and approaches. During the one and a half days, participants go through topics of interest such as understanding audience needs, writing for social media and producing non-traditional content. All presentations are to be followed by a hands-on exercise, giving...

  • Gender and future of work: EIGE at the High level Group on Gender Mainstreaming

    Reducing the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education areas could help reduce skills gap, increase employment and productivity of women and reduce occupational segregation. Ultimately this would foster economic growth via both higher productivity and increased labour market activity. 'The future of work is still uncertain, but one thing is clear - gender will play an...