From 6 to 9 June 2024, people in the EU will vote for the 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) representing 480 million Europeans. But before you vote, have you considered gender equality?
Get ready for the 2nd Gender Equality Forum, December 10-11! Join coalitions and conversations shaping the future of gender equality in Europe. Explore key themes: gender equality assessment and tackling gender-based violence. Follow #EGEF2024 for updates on this hybrid event.
The 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) convenes in New York, bringing together government officials, civil society organisations, experts, and activists from around the world. The aim: to agree on actions and investments that eradicate poverty and advance gender equality.
On International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality sets out a vision for gender equality in 2030. With Elections for the European Parliament approaching, experts urge for active participation in shaping a future where women's rights are central to policymaking and societal progress.
Jobs in the EU’s environmental goods and service sector grew by 23% from 2010 to 2020. But is the EU accommodating women’s participation in its fastest-growing sector?
EIGE, in its contribution to a public consultation on the design of transparency reports under the Digital Services Act (DSA), has highlighted the need to include gender-based measurement instruments.
It is our great pleasure to welcome Esther Van Dijk, from the Netherlands, after being elected as Chair of the Board, following EIGE’s 41st Management Board meeting, held on 9-10 November 2023 in Vilnius. Her term starts on 1 January 2024.
Hectares of newsprint and hours of screentime are dedicated to COP28. It’s little surprise as the calls for action on climate change and gender equality grow ever more urgent. “Good journalism is crucial for raising awareness,” says Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE’s Head of Outreach and Engagement.
EIGE is attending COP28 to highlight the connection between gender equality and the environment. And to raise awareness about the need to incorporate a gender perspective into climate-related policies. Follow along as Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE's Head of Outreach and Engagement, shares his insights in regular updates in this newsfeed. 14/12/2023: COP28 has come to an end – 198...