… plan (GEP) requires strong arguments about the benefits of working towards gender equality in research and innovation (R & I). These supporting arguments are of different nature and outreach. They can be combined in … objectives and potential. It has been shown that women are abandoning their scientific careers in much greater …
… Tools and resources Gender equality is a core value of the EU. In 2019, the EU’s Gender Equality Index score was 67 points out of 100 (European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), 2020). … gender inequalities, ranging from low numbers ofwomen students in specific disciplines and scientific fields …
… Videos and webinars Tools and resources As a matter of principle, you should mobilise all stakeholders of your organisation in developing and implementing a gender … sessions on gender in research and teaching. Supporting women’s contribution to knowledge production Example: In a …
… be concluded at some point. However, this is not ‘the end’ of promoting gender equality in your organisation. It is … organisational change process. This further development of the organisation in the direction of gender equality is … the existing distribution of power in society between women and men. As nicely pointed out by the project ‘Leading …
… resources Monitoring and evaluation are important parts of the change process . As you know by now, a gender equality … address several issues at once, leading to a complex set of measures. Nonetheless, effective monitoring and evaluation … for internal stakeholders are as follows: shares ofwomen and men members of decision-making bodies; shares of …
… Tools and resources After carrying out an assessment of the gender equality status quo (see step 2 ) in your … When developing the GEP, keep in mind that this kind of plan has two functions. Firstly, a GEP is a formal … panels make sure to aim for a balanced representation ofwomen and men in the panels. Overall, however, the …
… The best starting point for developing an effective set of measures is a thorough understanding of what your organisation is currently doing in terms of … to improve the assessment process, to attract more women to apply, etc.: for this purpose, you can use the …
… As a first step, you need to understand the context of your own organisation (see below for more details), as this will influence the scope and purpose of your gender equality plan (GEP). Therefore, start … referring to dynamics in research teams, for example when women researchers are less often named as first author, or …
… implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of a gender equality plan (GEP) are manifold and frequent. … resistance , if the reasons are connected to opposing views on gender equality (activities). However, resistance … a common perspective that gender equality is a job for women. In order to increase men’s participation, they must be …
… by gender and marked by considerable gender gaps. Women and men tend to concentrate in certain scientific … research funding are not equally accessible to researchers of all genders. ACT on Gender Gaps in Science from ACT … be disregarded in the approach to and content and analysis of research and teaching. The result is that the viewpoints, …
… webinars Tools and resources With the introduction/start of Horizon Europe, the European Commission made gender … research framework programme. It defined GEPs as: a set of commitments and actions that aim to promote gender … one gender; rather, they should be inclusive and target women and men in all their diversity. Consequently, a GEP is …
… institutions (research and decision-making) at the level of the Flemish and French Communities. In Flanders, a set of decrees [1] issued in 2012 foresee targets for the … sex in public universities’ decision-making bodies. Women’s participation in research is also indirectly …
… June 2014. It includes several references to the promotion of gender equality in research and innovation, as outlined … training shall ensure equal treatment of men and women in vocational guidance, education, professional and … are held by teachers and thus impact young people’s world views and career choices, with young men more likely to …
… obligations targeting research institutions. However, § 5 of the Act on Equality between Women and Men (609/1986) on achieving gender equality in … in Science and Tech” webinar Diverse voices, skills and views are needed if technology is to serve everyone. Business …
… provisions on gender equality in public research. § 3 of the 2007 Framework Act for Higher Education ( … must strive towards an “appropriate” representation ofwomen and men in university bodies. The primary authority for … because of its participatory and reflective approach that views equal opportunity as a responsibility of all employees …
… in public life is the Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men ( Lietuvos Respublikos moteru ir vyru lygiu … December 1998 [1] ). It aims “to ensure the implementation of equal rights for women and men enshrined in the … language, origin, social status, belief, convictions or views”. Other provisions require educational and research …
… at promoting gender equality and equal opportunities for women and men. As of September 2021, however, it has not adopted any … equality issues through the constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination. Promoting equality …
… IN RESEARCH Legal framework In Sweden, the operations of research organisations are regulated by the laws and statutes that apply to the area of higher education, primarily the Swedish Higher Education … 5 of the Swedish Higher Education Act, “equality between women and men shall always be taken into account and promoted …