… While violence affects all women, some groups face a higher risk (EIGE, 2020a). The 2019 … the preceding 5 years among specific groups. These include women self-identifying as lesbian, bisexual or ‘other’ … those fighting for the rights of women and minorities (politicians, lawyers, activists, etc.), are victims of …
… the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different groups of women and men, and discuss how we can make the most of the … equality? From more men dying from the virus to more women experiencing ‘long COVID’, this session will explore … of the European Parliament, Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Janez Poklukar , Minister …
… In November 2017, the Women’s Political Network (WPN) was established in … of a long-term process of the political empowerment of women, the WPN was financed by the Delegation of the European … be concrete subjects of common interest, in which womenpoliticians, at a minimum, a) agree that the topic/initiative …
… Women As stereotypically feminine behaviour is associated with low status and the domestic sphere, women can benefit from adopting stereotypically masculine … of power can be seen in the violence faced by womenpoliticians, with those working on gender equality issues …
… recent picture of the European Council’s members. How many women and how many men can you see? Photo accessed from: … Consider "women’s and men’s lived realities" by looking at the … ask yourself: Why do you think there are more men than women? In EU Member States, both paid work and unpaid care …
… have seen considerable focus on the representation of women in political and economic decision-making by EU … the European Commission put in place actions to encourage politicians in the Member States to introduce measures … and its own target to achieve 40 % representation of women in senior and middle management within its institutions …
… detailed analysis of remaining gender equality challenges, politicians can use the Index as a strategic guide to plan … average of 51.9. This reflects the high representation of women in political and economic bodies. However there is … a long way to go in the domain of time, with 51.1 % of women caring for children or grandchildren, older people or …
… We encourage using the Index as a strategic guide for politicians in planning appropriate policy measures. We can … score in the domain of power by having a high number of women members in the parliament, supported by a 17-year-old … gender quota. There is also a solid representation of women in decision-making positions in research funding …
… members provide services of equal worth to girls and boys, women and men, and to ensure an equal distribution of … in two versions, in accordance with the different roles of politicians and civil servants. Actors involved The … outcome of activities in terms of goal achievements for women and men. And only through a constant demand for …
… impacts on public policies that effectively respond to women’s demands and interests, positively influences the consolidation and progression of women’s political leadership (Agora: 2014), and enables … initiated by women MPs to promote solidarity among womenpoliticians, enhance their parliamentary capacity and place …
… in the party. Data from the EU Member States show that women are under-represented as leaders and deputy leaders … of major political parties . Visit EIGE’s database on ‘ Women and Men in Decision-Making ’ (WMID) to learn more about … members on gender equality issues and working with men politicians on equality issues (UNDP and NDI: 2012). …
… – France: Constitutional law on equality between women and men The constitutional law of 8 July 1999 on equality between women and men authorises legislators to take affirmative … Women and Youth). It includes an award for female politicians, a mentoring program and local activities by …
… economy has a major weakness: the uneven concentration of women and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour … untapped potential and unfulfilled career aspirations. Women make up less than 20 % of ICT graduates in the EU, a … It is up to everyone - parents, peers, teachers and politicians to let young people know that they have both the …
… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the statistics show. Almost one in two women (47%) who have experienced violence have never told … harassment, encourages victims to speak out and calls on politicians to act as responsible role models in preventing …
… of the vast inequalities within a few selected groups of women and men based on age, disability, family status, … Equality Joanna Maycock , Secretary General, European Women’s Lobby 11:00–11:30 Coffee break 11:30–13:00 PANEL … independence and equal sharing of care duties between women and men? 13:00–14:30 Lunch Press conference 14:30–15:40 …