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  • EIGE office closed on 22-23 February

    We kindly inform you that we are having an internal workshop and the office will be closed for two days (22-23 February). We will be back on Friday, 24 February.

  • EIGE takes an in-depth look at gender equality in the classroom

    This year, EIGE is putting the spotlight on gender equality in education. With three new studies already underway, EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and gender equality are very closely connected, with the classroom providing an ideal place to break-down gender stereotypes early on. However, educational settings can also...

  • What is coming up at EIGE in 2017?

    This year is shaping up to be a big year for EIGE! We are busy getting ready for the release of the 2017 Gender Equality Index that will feature some new elements, for example in the domains of violence and health. We are also launching the results of our study on the ‘economic benefits of gender equality’ and putting a...

  • In memoriam Christine Loudes

    It is with great sadness that we report the death of our former colleague Christine Loudes who passed peacefully away on 28 December 2016. For the brief time she was among us here at EIGE she touched our hearts and her friendship will be sadly missed. Christine dedicated her academic and professional life to the advancement of women’s rights and...

  • Season's greetings

    We wish you all a relaxing, restful and peaceful break. We look forward to working together in the New Year for more gender equality in the EU and beyond. We are also taking a little break. Our office is closed between 26 December 2016 and 2 January 2017. Unfortunately your browser does not support the video.">

  • Almost 23 million children in the EU are poor: For every additional child, a woman’s risk of falling into poverty increases

    More women and men are living on the edge of poverty and social exclusion today compared to 2010, according to a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Young people, lone parents, migrants, people with disabilities and families with three or more children are most at risk of poverty. Today, almost 23 million children in the EU...

    Poverty and gender in the EU
  • Lighting the way for change: Ending violence against women

    Today EIGE’s host city of Vilnius joins the global campaign to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women by lighting up the historic Town Hall and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in orange. Landmarks from the Parliament of Greece, to the EU Institutions in Brussels will also be lit up in orange to raise awareness of the...

    Vilnius Town Hall in Orange
  • Towards a gender equal organisation: EIGE’s toolkits help get you started

    What does it mean to mainstream gender in a public institution or an organisation? With all the aspects to consider, where is the place to start? EIGE’s new online tools will help with practical and detailed information in three areas: gender impact assessment, institutional transformation and gender equality training. These tools are part of EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming Platform, an online...

    Gender Mainstreaming
  • European research needs both women and men

    Brussels/Vilnius, 20 October – The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and the European Commission today addressed the challenge of making research organisations and the higher education sector equal for both women and men by launching a new tool to support the research community: GEAR, the abbreviation for “Gender Equality in Academia and Research”. The two institutions provide universities and...

    Women in research
  • Men and gender equality need each other

    Gender equality discussions often engage mainly women, but actually men have a crucial role to play. In order to achieve gender equality, we need to be committed to address challenges for both sides. While most gender inequalities disadvantage women, there are also important issues to address that primarily affect men, ranging from higher suicide rates to lower levels of achievement...

    Men and gender equality need each other
  • Looking at the Victims’ Rights Directive through a gender lens

    When EIGE put on its gender glasses to analyse the Victims’ Rights Directive from the point of view of victims of gender-based violence and their access to justice, it found many positive provisions. However, most are quite general, which can create doubt and cause difficulties in understanding the text. Furthermore, the lack of clarity in some provisions leaves interpretation open...

  • All the essential gender terms now in one place!

    Would you feel a need to double-check the difference between “ gender balance” and “ gender parity”? Are you looking for an easy-to-use tool where all these words are explained? Now you can access all gender terms and concepts in one place. EIGE’s online Gender Equality Glossary and Thesaurus features over 400 accurate, up-to-date and gender-sensitive definitions. The glossary and...