… as a key principle of the European Pillar of Social Rights. In a survey carried out by EIGE, respondents ranked … different everyday life activities [1] . The respondents, women and men alike, ranked health services as the most … reasons (Wang et al., 2013). The fact that women’s greater familiarity with the health and social services …
… While violence affects all women, some groups face a higher risk (EIGE, 2020a). The 2019 Fundamental Rights Survey (FRA, 2021) revealed higher harassment rates in … also showed that disability substantially increases women’s vulnerability to violence, especially from a close or …
… data, even for the most severe forms of violence against women. Of all the indicators used to gauge the extent of this … were apparent (Dobash and Dobash, 2015). Since EIGE’s composite measure of the extent of violence was first … forms of violence included in it. FRA’s 2019 Fundamental Rights Survey (FRA, 2021) provides some EU-wide data on …
… unpaid care during the COVID-19 crisis – particularly by women – has put a spotlight on long-standing gender … influence of gender roles and stereotypes on women’s participation in the labour market, and thus on their … comparable to the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights’ (FRA’s) survey on violence against women (2014), the …
… Gender inequalities in health The conditions in which women and men live, work and spend their time affect their … the support they can receive from public institutions. Men’s lower life expectancy and women’s poorer mental well-being … is increasingly important. The European Pillar of Social Rights reflects this. A strong commitment to the …
… to two important conclusions: challenges affecting people’s health relate to their social and economic situation and … outcomes. As reasons for unequal health outcomes between women and men vary, this chapter examines the role of social … accompanies precarious employment conditions and a lack of rights and protection (Ferrante et al., 2019; Rönnblad et …
… Violence against women is one of the most pervasive crimes of our time. It … foreigner and other life circumstances can increase women’s vulnerability to gender-based violence. Freedom from … gender equality strategy [1] . The EU strategy on victims’ rights (2020–2025) [2] pays particular attention to the …
… has knock-on effects on many other aspects of a person’s life. This includes their health. The burden of unpaid care … regarded as a determinant of health. Policies promoting women’s participation in the labour force and easing their … Commission, 2021a). The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan includes a call for Member States to …
… attainment continues to steadily increase among both young women and men, with women now outpacing men. Gender … from the COVID-19 pandemic. The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan emphasises the importance of adults, … Footnotes [1] The Gender Equality Index indicator on women’s and men’s participation in education and training measures …
… resources remained, overall, still more restricted for women than for men. According to Eurostat, in the EU in 2019, … particular concern (see Section 3.2). It results in women’s level of economic independence remaining far lower than … average, as reported above. The European Pillar of Social Rights enshrines equal opportunities to access financial …
… of employment and higher levels of underemployment for women, as well as in gender segregation in the job market and … family and other household duties a major barrier to women’s equal participation in the workforce (EIGE, 2020e). Most … and care industries. The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan (European Commission, 2021d), which sets a …
… Kasia worked as a seconded national expert in EIGE’s gender-based violence programme from November 2018 to … 2020. She was a brilliant mind, a tireless champion of women’srights, and a warm and open person who took the time to get …
… in Montenegro Ministry of Justice, Human and Minority Rights Statistical Office of Montenegro Delegation of the … Examples of gender equality initiatives from Montenegro Women’s Political Network (WPN) Montenegro Implementing principles …
… achievements in gender equality and the empowerment of women. At the same time, gaps in policies and practices … specific commitments on gender equality and women’srights, as the basis for successful integration of gender …
… In November 2017, the Women’s Political Network (WPN) was established in Montenegro. As a … in partnership with the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights. The WPN is a coalition of women from 16 political …