The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is an autonomous body of the European Union, established to contribute to and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. Its remit includes supporting gender mainstreaming in all EU policies and the resulting national policies, the fight against discrimination based on sex and raising EU citizens’ awareness of gender equality.
The purpose of this visit is to introduce EIGE to both politicians and experts of Germany at federal and regional state level in charge of gender equality issues as well as relevant NGO’s/social partners and to explore together, how the Institute could assist with its EU wide expertise on gender equality. More information on gender equality in Germany can be found in EIGE's Gender Equality Index - country profile Germany.