This webpage aims to raise awareness about some of the different consequences of the Covid-19 crisis for women and men in Europe. The information draws on our research findings and gender statistics. It puts forward ideas for policymakers to ensure that the gender perspective is not forgotten when it comes to making important decisions during and after the pandemic.

Keep an eye on our website for more updates throughout the year and check our projects page for upcoming studies related to Covid-19.

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Find out more about Covid-19 and gender equality

News

  • Covid-19 derails gender equality gains

    EIGE\’s latest findings show that job losses, reduced working hours, work-life balance pressures, spikes in domestic violence, and overwhelmed helpline counsellors are just some of the effects of the coronavirus crisis.

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  • Helplines for victims of violence

    Home can be a dangerous place for women, if they are stuck in self-isolation together with their abuser. Are helplines open during the coronavirus pandemic? Yes. All EU Member States have kept their helplines open.

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Publications

  • Online Panel Survey of Gender Equality and Socioeconomic Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Technical Report

    This technical report presents the methodological aspects of the online survey on gender equality and socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19 carried out by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). The survey was implemented in all 27 EU Member States from June–July 2021 and its results are presented in the Gender Equality Index 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic and care. This technical report gives detailed information on the survey process, from its design to data processing, cleaning and weighting.

    Topics
    • Economic and financial affairs
    • Health
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    Available in: EN

  • Gender Equality Index 2022: The COVID-19 pandemic and care

    The Gender Equality Index is a tool to measure the progress of gender equality in the EU, developed by EIGE. It gives more visibility to areas that need improvement and ultimately supports policy makers to design more effective gender equality measures. The Gender Equality Index has tracked the painfully slow progress of gender equality in the EU since 2010, mostly due to advances in decision-making.

    Topics
    • Economic and financial affairs
    • Education
    • Employment
    • Health
    • Poverty
    • Youth
    • Violence
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    Available in: EN