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  • Webinar on "Mainstreaming gender in public and private law reform processes"

    European Committee on Legal Co-operation of the Council of Europe organises a webinar on mainstreaming gender in public and private law reform processes. The webinar serves two purposes: promote gender mainstreaming among decision-makers, particularly among ministries of justice of the member States who represent the majority of the committee; promote the recently published Council of Europe practical guide on mainstreaming...

  • EIGE at COP28 - Climate Finance for Gender Equality

    Women and girls in the Global South are disproportionately affected by the impact of climate change. Despite playing a pivotal role in their communities, women often lack economic and political influence and depend heavily on natural resources, particularly in rural areas, rendering them more vulnerable to climate change's effects. This event will convene a panel of diverse speakers from various...

  • Establishment of a network on the prevention of violence against women

    The Commission’s Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 committed to the establishment of an EU network on the prevention of gender-based violence and domestic violence, which would bring together Member States and stakeholders. The topic for the first meeting has been chosen as early prevention mechanisms of law enforcement, health and social services, and inter-service coordination and data sharing.

  • Expert’s Meeting on Collection of Good Practices on Gender Mainstreaming in the European Green Deal and VII Thematic Network on Gender Mainstreaming Working Group

    As part of EIGE’s project Collection of Good Practices on Gender Mainstreaming in the European Green Deal, EIGE organises a one-day and a half consultation and awareness-raising meeting with the Thematic Network on Gender Mainstreaming to discuss, assess and select, in a participatory manner, Good Practices on gender mainstreaming in EGD policy areas and the latest updates on EIGE’s work...

  • Launch of the research “The dark side of digitalization"

    The UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia is announcing the official launch of the research “The Dark Side of Digitalization: Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.” The report provides new insights into technology-facilitated violence against women in Southeast and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, drawing on surveys with over 12,000 women across the...

  • Webinar on "Combating cyber violence against women and girls"

    ‘Women in Leadership’ - a Network at the European Central Bank which represents female staff who have an interest in improving gender representation at the ECB, in particular, in positions of leadership - is organising an “Orange Day”, to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls. EIGE's work around Cyber Violence Against Women and Girls...

  • Rape Crisis Network Ireland online discussion event

    RCNI collates and publishes statistics gathered from a number of Rape Crisis Centres across Ireland every year. The webinar serves to present Rape Crisis Network Ireland national statistics (from 2022) which outline sexual violence trends amongst those help seeking in Ireland, highlighting changes since the pandemic, and patterns of disclosure. EIGE's Researcher Diogo Costa is participating in the webinar to...

  • Informal Meeting of Equality Ministers

    EIGE Director Carlien Scheele participates at the EU informal ministerial meeting on equality, taking place in Pamplona, Spain. The meeting focuses on the current challenges in the response to violence against women in the Member States, specifically with regard to data collection and support for victims, as well as the challenge of addressing old and emerging forms of violence. At...

  • European Employment and Social Rights Forum

    The second edition of the European Employment and Social Rights Forum is taking place on 16 and 17 November 2023 in Brussels with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of work. EIGE's Researcher Vytautas Peciukonis​​​​​​ is participating in a panel debate on the topic ‘2023 Employment and Social Developments in Europe – Focus on Skills...

  • International Conference on Gender Equality in Sport

    The EU Conference on Gender Equality in Sport will be held on November 14th and 15th at the Museo del Traje in Madrid, Spain. The conference will bring together experts from across Europe to discuss the current state of gender equality in sport, as well as ways to promote greater equality in the future. EIGE's Head of Research and Policy...

  • Domestic & home care EU congress

    The European Federation for Family Employment and Homecare organises the Domestic & home care EU Congress, to highlight the Domestic & homecare sector by bringing together stakeholders to discuss challenges faced by these workers and European households and propose concrete solutions in the framework of the upcoming EU elections. EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele is speaking at the Introductory panel.