… improvements in policy, the work-life balance for men and women remains unequal in Europe. The research indicates that women remain the main carers of children and the elderly, in … reason to be the lack of care services. According to EIGE’s current research, women of working age spend three times …
… This year International Women's Day celebrates its 100th anniversary, a day of recognition … for working, ballot, education and decision-making rights as well as rallying for the eventual end of violence …
… 8 March 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.EIGE’s list of 100 Inequalitiesillustrate that we are … active in low-skilled jobs which contribute to restricted rights and instability as well as creating fewer …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Violence against women is a violation of human rights, and as such continues to act as a significant barrier … extent and nature of the problem, and its impact on women’s physical and psychological well-being across different …
… Equality and the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights sign a cooperation agreement in line with the new EU strategy for gender equality 2010-2015. EIGE's Director Virginija Langbakk and FRA Director Morten Kjaerum … of cooperation will be on working to end violence against women in the EU. The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) …
… to discuss the implementation of the EU Commission’s new EU Gender Equality strategy in Vilnius during the first … beyond the EU. It aims in particular to make better use of women's potential, thereby contributing to the EU's overall … Conditions (EUROFOUND) and the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). During the seminar, the Institute’s official …
… The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Vaili Maria … when Vaili Maria Jämsä entered into the fight for women’srights might be a while ago. But still, the 1930-born feels …
… of the National Programme on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men 2010-2014, the Information Portal and … right that in all areas of life they are granted equal rights and opportunities, that the status of both women and … Electronic Network for Women, administered by the Women’s Information Center, was supported in pursuance of the tasks …
… talk about the female face of climate change, why women drive smaller cars and the way to solve the climate crisis Ms Carlsson-Kanyama, can women solve the climate crisis? Oh, I would like to say yes, … Today we have all this data showing that the average woman’s lifestyle produces less GHG gases than a man’s. Women drive …
… Written by Shila Meyer-Behjat Many acknowledge the brunt women bear when it comes to the effects of global warming. … for Gender Equality (EIGE) highlights just how little women have been involved: On average, they hold just about … in the public sector. The paper published on the Institute’s website gives an overview of current research on the gender …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against … Gender Violence Campaign (25 November-10 December –Human Rights Day) R esearch recently conducted by the European … specialised services for women victims of violence. EIGE’s report will be available online in December 2012. More …
… “Across Europe, around 1 in 5 women have suffered physical violence at least once in their … of gender inequality and is a violation of human rights that Europe must not and cannot ignore”, say Vice-President Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner. Access the statement by …
… and most difficult to combat forms of violence against women and girls. The main objectives of the study are to fill … Female genital mutilation is a violation of the human rights of women and girls and a cruel form of gender-based violence. The European Commission’s ‘Strategy for equality between women and men 2012 − 2015’ …
… Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, European Commission Vice-President Viviane … and Commissioner Cecilia Malmström have today joined human rights campaigners to call for zero tolerance for female …
… to find, to inter-act and to learn about equality between women and men in the European Union ” Virginija Langbakk, … between gender equality actors across the EU. EIGE’s Resource and Documentation Centre is built around three … five documentation centres and libraries specialised in women and gender issues, namely: Amazone - Resource Centre …
… Vienna and Vilnius, 25 November 2013 A quarter of all women in the WHO European Region experience physical and/or … requires determined joint efforts and ranks high on Vienna’s political agenda. Social, health and women’s policy in the … Directive 2012/29/EU establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime will …
… At the conference “ Eliminating Violence Against Women in Europe – Intersectoral Approaches and Actions ” … Europe and the City of Vienna that started on this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against … women in the EU conducted by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) met great interest. The conference participants …
… national structures dedicated to this area. “EIGE’s research points out that although equality between women and men is recognised as a fundamental principle of the … groups of women or men. It is more often viewed as a human rights violation, requiring reactive, legalistic measures to …