• How Spain and the EU can take steps forward for gender equality

    We need to move forward faster Progressive new policies are helping improve gender equality for the people of Spain. But the country’s leading voice on women’s rights admits, “we need to move forward faster.” Now we all share concerns over economic hardships leading to increased risks of poverty and job insecurity. Still, today in Spain women also assume most of...

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  • Economic growth and gender equality go hand in hand: Spain-EIGE meetings

    Improving gender equality is one of the key ways to improve a country’s economy. This message resonated during the recent meetings between the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and Irene Montero, Spain’s Minister for Equality.

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  • Spain

    PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework Spain’s legal framework on gender equality in higher education, science and research is precise and comprehensive. The Organic Law for Effective Equality between Women and Men (3/2007) introduced gender equality as a basic principle for public action, applicable to universities and research centres. The Law made it compulsory for institutions and companies with...

  • Women and Science Committee – Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) (ES)

    In 2002, the CSIC Governing Board approved the Women and Science Committee. The Committee advises the presidency of the CSIC on issues related to recruitment and career promotion of women researchers, identifies problems and analyses causes hindering women’s access and career progression. It also analyses historical biases and gaps due to the deficit of women in scientific institutions and in...

  • Protocol against gender-based violence – The Basque Country University (UPV) (ES)

    The Basque Country University (UPV/EHU) undertook a one-year participatory process to design a protocol against gender-based violence that responds to the needs and reality of the university community. In June 2018, the protocol was approved, with the goal of promoting a safe environment for all in the university community. The protocol has several innovative aspects. Its broad definition of gender-based...

  • Gender Coefficient in the Full Professor Programme – UPC Polytechnic University of Catalonia (ES)

    Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) is a public research and higher education institution in engineering, architecture, science and technology. Gender stereotypes mean that UPC has a low percentage of women students (less than 30 % of BSc and MSc students). This percentage is similarly low across all categories of academic career, falling to its lowest percentage in the full professor...

  • Women and Science Committee – Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) (ES)

    In 2002, the CSIC Governing Board approved the Women and Science Committee. The Committee advises the presidency of the CSIC on issues related to recruitment and career promotion of women researchers, identifies problems and analyses causes hindering women’s access and career progression. It also analyses historical biases and gaps due to the deficit of women in scientific institutions and in...

  • Measuring femicide in Spain

    Data collection systems vary widely across EU Member States, as they draw on various sources. To improve the collection of administrative data on femicide, EIGE has been working to establish indicators that can harmonise data collection processes across Member States’ jurisdictions. EIGE has collected information from a wide variety of stakeholders through a questionnaire sent to official data providers and...

  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Spain?

    Parental leave is granted to parents, usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children without losing their jobs. Such a policy exists in all EU Member States and in Spain it is called Excedencia por cuidado de hijos. The policy design and eligibility rules vary across the EU and not all...

  • Female genital mutilation: How many girls are at risk in Spain?

    The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) estimates that 9–15 % of girls (3 435–6 025 girls aged 0–18) are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Spain out of a total population of 39 734 girls aged 0–18 in 2018 and originating from countries where FGM is practised. Of these 39 734 migrant girls, 79 % (31 232)...

  • Gender Equality Index 2020: Spain

    With 72.0 out of 100 points, Spain ranks 8th in the EU on the Gender Equality Index. Spain’s score is 4.1 points above the EU’s score. Since 2010, its score has increased by 5.6 points. A slight increase (1.9 points) has been achieved since 2017. Spain’s ranking has remained the same since 2010. Further information Explore the Gender Equality Index...

  • Gender Equality Index 2019: Spain

    With 70.1 out of 100 points, Spain ranks ninth in the EU on the Gender Equality Index. Its score is 2.7 points higher than the EU’s score. Between 2005 and 2017, Spain’s score increased by 7.9 points, progressing towards gender equality at a faster pace than other EU Member States. Its ranking is the same as in 2005. Spain’s scores...