The objective of the event are: Discuss how the just transition is an essential and accelerating path for the reindustrialization of Europe, within a framework of climate neutrality by 2030 and the Paris Agreement Advance in best practices so that the clean energy transition process does not leave anyone behind and advances in social justice. Sharing experiences and fostering an...
EIGE's Director, Carlien Scheele, and Outreach and Engagement Head of Unit, Dennis van der Veur will participate in the Network of Heads of EU Agencies meeting, taking place Friday, 27th October 2023 at the European Central Bank Tower. Director Scheele will speak in the Agencies and JUs’ involvement in EU policy shaping and implementation, adn in the EUAN Diversity &...
The Transport Committee of the European Parliament organises a debate on 'Women in Transport'. The purpose of this debate is to address gender matters in transports and in particular to analyse how to increase the female workforce in the transport sector. The discussion will touch upon topics such as: promoting the quality and quantity of women's engagement in the transport...
Ensuring a fair and just transition for all requires examining and responding to the barriers and obstacles that, if removed, could lead to equal opportunities for vulnerable populations and groups of stakeholders so far underrepresented in the labour market. The aim of this conference is to: understand the barriers preventing underrepresented groups from working in green and transforming sectors. exchange...
On 24 October, EIGE will reveal the results of the annual Gender Equality Index in a virtual conference livestreamed from the European Parliament multimedia studio.
This first peer learning session organised by the Women’s Rights and Gender Justice Working Group (WRGJ WG) will focus on measures to prevent femicide, combining theoretical knowledge with testimonies from the ground, followed by a debate. It is envisaged as a safe space where members and partners can exchange on knowledge and experiences from their different contexts and realities. EIGE’s...
The objective of this meeting is to discuss the results of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), presented in June 2023, arising from the EU higher ambition of the Fitfor55 package and the REPowerEU Plan, reflecting its commitment with the Paris Agreement. EIGE's Researcher Helena Morais Maceira will be part of the dialogue session “Other Visions on...
EIGE's researcher and Research and Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde will participate as a speaker in the Spanish Presidency event: Conference on the right to care, presenting EIGE's research on the topic.
The Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania is hosting an international discussion on effective protection, assistance and prevention for survivors of sexual violence. EIGE’s Gender-based Violence Researcher Cristina Fabre will present the preliminary results of EIGE's study on the access to sexual and reproductive healthcare services in the EU by women and girls who fled...
The annual country visit to Finland is an opportunity to exchange views with key stakeholders working on equality data collection and deepening knowledge on the ecosystem of equality data in Finland. The country visit is followed by a subgroup meeting to reflect on the outcomes of the study visit, and to plan the 2024 activities. EIGE’s Statistics Officer Davide Barbieri...
While gender-based violence (GBV) has garnered more attention from policymakers in recent years and has become a top gender equality priority for OECD members, significant challenges remain in all countries. This flagship report on ending this complex issue is a joint work between the Governance Directorate, the Economic, Social and Labour Affairs Directorate and the Development Centre of the OECD...