… in the labour market. But are there robust enough care services in place as a means for freedom of choice for … of parliament are explicitly entitled to take maternity leave. And when it comes to paternity leave, only nine Member States have provisions. Women in …
… it is to see men in STEM . It is seeing men engaging in care responsibilities as naturally as women. It’s seeing … on women who may also take on the majority of unpaid care work. From our Agency’s survey on gender gaps in unpaid care, individual and social activities we found, that nearly …
… neutrality by 2050. A pillar of the transition is to leave no one behind – so that everyone benefits from the … both needs. One aspect key for flexibility is external care infrastructure – as you know EIGE places priority on … evidence and recommendations on closing the gender care gap. The EU Care Strategy holds a promise for …
… evidence from a 2022 survey on gender gaps in unpaid care, individual and social activities shows that 91% of … 2022) Source: EIGE Survey of gender gaps in unpaid care, individual and social activities, QC5. "Who in your … highlights the necessity for dads to take up parental leave while also encouraging Nordic governments to promote …
… impact POSITIVE EFFECT /INCREASE Fathers increase their care-giving time when mothers increase their paid work … Evidence of economic impact POSITIVE EFFECT Paternity leave is correlated with shorter career breaks, longer … increase in the expenditure on childcare and the care of the elderly (study on Swedish local councils, …
… than men dominate in the fields of childcare and elderly care services. The findings suggest that motivations to join … on platform work, and promote an equal sharing of care responsibilities between women and men. Member States … ‘Women platform workers face challenges balancing unpaid care with work, despite so-called flexibility’ . …
… fields, remain, male-dominated. An unequal share of unpaid care also prevents women from accessing career opportunities. … seven spend on average 20 more hours each week on unpaid care than men. This is a wakeup call. Which, thankfully, has been answered by the European Commission’s care strategy to strengthen long-term care and early …
… and also for many, homes became improvised schools and day-care centres. The situation was surreal. And I am sure it is … survey focused on critical aspects on time spent on unpaid care during the pandemic – and this includes childcare, … to enhance the committee’s work. In closing, I will leave you with my personal #3StepsForward for gender …
… gender equality and women’s rights: the UK’s decision to leave the EU, the refugee crisis, rising levels of (and … of) sexual violence and misogyny, cuts in child-care and services for disabled people, lack of access to paid parental leave, tax and welfare reforms, the gender pay gap, sexual …
… stressed the need for men to be more involved in care activities. It stresses that Men should be encouraged to … to avail of parental and paternity leaves and to share leave entitlements with women . The European Commission’s …