… in public life is the Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men ( Lietuvos Respublikos moteru ir vyru lygiu … December 1998 [1] ). It aims “to ensure the implementation of equal rights for women and men enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania and to prohibit any type of …
… Public procurement and the promotion of gender equality are often seen as two separate issues. … reference to GRPP. Laws that specifically mention the use of GRPP as a tool to promote gender equality not only provide … Public spending can have different impacts on women and men so, by using data broken down for women and …
… authorities to help with the development and application of GRPP contract performance conditions. This tool can be … and reporting plan. This tool allows you to keep track of the specific GRPP commitments and targets that apply under … of GRPP on specific indicators (e.g. the employment ofwomen in skilled positions), which may be linked to broader …
… for the next few hours. Today we release the sixth edition of our Gender Equality Index. Since we started measuring … in the EU, we have collected almost a decade’s worth of data. This allows us to see how much each country has … or indeed re gressed -- when it comes to equality between women and men in recent history. With all this data, we …
… Femicide is the most severe manifestation of gender-based violence. It is deeply rooted in and a manifestation of power imbalances in society, which promotes an unequal status for men and women. Femicide is broadly defined as the killing of a woman …
… Analysis of the 2017–2018 WHO HBSC survey shows that girls report … rates of mental health problems among girls and young women may be related to permanent concerns over physical … in tandem with greater dissatisfaction over body image [1] . In contrast, actual body mass index or …
… and power imbalances adversely affect the mental health ofwomen and men victims (Bhui, 2018). For example, exposure to … impersonation, cyberbullying, sexual harassment and image-based sexual abuse (Faith and Fraser, 2018). Each of …
… as ‘any activity undertaken by an individual, regardless of actual or perceived health status, for the purpose of promoting, protecting or maintaining health, whether or … social determinant of health, shaping and reproducing how women and men engage in health behaviour. Research often …
… NCDs are the leading cause of poor health in the EU, with varying impacts on women and men. Exposure and vulnerability to NCDs is shaped … Work stressors Traditional norms of masculinity Body image drives poor mental health, especially in youth …
… and Oram, S. (2013). Risk factors for mental disorders in women survivors of human trafficking: a historical cohort study. BMC … Carey, R. N., Donaghue, N., and Broderick, P. (2014). Body image concern among Australian adolescent girls: The role of …
… EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled. The content has been tailored to the context of the EU institutions and agencies. Despite laws to prevent … full potential. Sexism can also damage an organisation’s image and undermine diversity and inclusion initiatives. …
… You can test your own biases to ensure your understanding of sexism and sexual harassment. How did you do in the ‘ Test yourself ’ section? Ensure your own understanding of sexism and sexual harassment to ensure your credibility. … support gender balance, the promotion gap between women and men disappeared [2] . 3. Take the pulse of your …
… Women As stereotypically feminine behaviour is associated … gender norms [4] . Resistance to women in positions of power can be seen in the violence faced by women … equality issues often singled out for attack. One study ofwomen members of parliaments in 45 European countries …
… with decision-making algorithms becoming an intrinsic part of our everyday lives. AI refers to systems that display … acting in the virtual world (e.g. voice assistants, image analysis software, search engines, speech and face … industry. It recognised the need to increase the number ofwomen trained and employed in this area, as well as the risk …
… to replace human work, digitalisation offers a range of new opportunities, either by transforming existing jobs or … likely to be highly gendered, given the segregated nature of the EU labour market, the variety of gender stereotypes … This section analyses the differences in participation ofwomen and men in two quite different types of job …
… The emergence of digital technologies has had far-reaching impacts on women’s and girls’ exposure to gender-based violence. … abusers with access to more varied and powerful tools of control and coercion over the women in their lives, …