Š.m. gegužės 12 d. Europos Parlamento Informacijos biuras Lietuvoje, Europos Komisijos atstovybė Lietuvoje, Europos Lyčių lygybės institutas ir LR Užsienio reikalų ministerija kviečia į Atvirų Europos namų dieną ir atveria duris lankytojams. Projekto „Atviri Europos namai” tikslas - atverti Lietuvoje įsikūrusių Europos institucijų, ir valstybės įstaigų duris visiems besidomintiems Europos Sąjunga ir papasakoti svečiams apie savo veiklą. Iki š.m. gegužės...
The aim of the 1 st meeting of the EU Gender Equality Index (EU GEI) Working Group is to present the main findings of EIGE’s study on the development of the basic structure of the EU Gender Equality Index launched in 2010 and to agree on the working plan on the development of a composite indicator on gender equality at...
The aim of the international organisations expert's meeting on the EU Gender Equality Index (EU GEI) is in: Sharing and comparing common experiences and best practices in measuring gender equality; Debating different perspectives and achieving a common understanding of the gender equality concept; Defining an exhaustive, relevant and comprehensive theoretical framework of gender equality within the EU 27 Member States...
In order to collect expert advice from journalist and media experts for its Communications Strategy, EIGE is organising the Journalists consultation meetings. The aim of the Journalist Consultation meeting in Berlin is to present the main focus of EIGE’s current work with focus on :reconciliation. collect input to get gender equality on the European media agenda cross the member states...
The Fundamental Rights Platform (FRP) meeting organised by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) brought together around 180 civil society representatives from all EU Member States working in the areas of the Multi-Annual Framework. EIGE's contribution EIGE presented its work to become the European competence centre on gender equality issues and to explore possible cooperation with gender equality stakeholders.
The conference on “Feminist Legacies - Feminist Futures” organized by ATGENDER, the European Association for Gender Research, Education and Documentation, provided a platform for establishing contacts with relevant stakeholders within the fields of gender & women’s studies, documentation centres, feminist research and gender equality in Europe. Workshops on various themes involving around 200 participants from all over the Europe were...
The 2nd meeting of the Beijing Indicators Working Group included: A presentation and discussion on the preliminary results of the Institute's report on Area E: Women and the Economy of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) and on the indicators adopted for the promotion of harmonisation of work and family responsibilities for women and men. A presentation of the state...
On 28 and 29 March 2011, EIGE Head of Operations Barbara Wurster participated in the " Europe for Families, Families for Europe –Conference on Demographic Change" organised by the Hungarian Presidency. The conference drew attention to past and future trends in fertility and family formation. Family support in the form of appropriate child care, flexible working arrangements, cash and tax...
The 5th Experts' Forum meeting took place in Vilnius on 28 and 29 March 2011 The meeting was dedicated to discussing and gathering Experts' Forum members views and advice on EIGE's 2010 Annual Report; implementation of the 2011 Work Programme and preparation of the 2012 Work Programme. Furthermore, it was discused (i) the European Gender Equality Index process; (ii) the...
About the event The Women's Entrepreneurship (WES) event was organised by European Commission - Enterprise and Industry Directorate General. It gave the chance to discuss about national approaches and development on female entrepreneurship, as well as about proposals for future policy focus in the area of female entrepreneurship. EIGE contribution EIGE presented its mission and working programme for 2011, with...
The Institute Director Virginija Langbakk participated in the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM). Ms. Langbakk gave a short presentation of EIGE's activities, followed by discussion and exchange of views with the Committee. EIGE's presentation (.pdf, 1,03MB) Watch the event (Ms. Langbakk's presentation is at 17:16:46 - 18:06:31)
The Journalists and Stakeholders consultation meeting brought together stakeholders and media to discuss how to tackle gender inequality issues. The event started with an introduction, including the 100 years anniversary of the International Women's day and a presentation of EIGE's working areas The Stakeholders group discussed the establishment of the European Network on Gender Equality and the establishment of the...