EIGE is hosting three online consultation sessions on 29 April, 30 April, and 6 May 2025, to present the updated Gender Equality Index methodology and engage Member States in its validation. As societal and technological changes continue to reshape the gender equality landscape, EIGE is reviewing the Index to ensure it remains a relevant and robust benchmarking tool. The sessions...
EIGE’s Research and Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde, presents EIGE’s insights on sexual harassment as a form of sexual violence in the Lithuanian Parliament to mark Denim Day. Organised by the local CSO Ribologija, the event aims to raise awareness of sexual violence, challenge victim-blaming attitudes, and express solidarity with survivors. It features personal testimonies, highlights the issue's scale in...
EIGE’s Director, Carlien Scheele, attends online a workshop organised by Inter Pares in cooperation with the Parliament of Uzbekistan (Oliy Majlis). The workshop brings together Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff from Uzbekistan, the European Parliament and several EU Member States to exchange experiences on how parliaments can promote gender equality and become more gender-sensitive. Carlien Scheele will contribute to...
EIGE’s Media and Communication Officer, Georgie Bradley, welcomes the WEurope programme, from Womenpreneur, to present EIGE's work during their visit to Lithuania. The visit gives young Belgian women the opportunity to learn firsthand about EIGE’s role in promoting gender equality across the EU. Through engaging discussions, they gain insights into how data and communication are used to drive progress in...
EIGE's director, Carlien Scheele, and Research and Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde, attend the Informal EPSCO Council in Warsaw, dedicated to gender equality. Ministers will discuss key challenges and opportunities in a modern digital society, with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on bias and stereotypes. The meeting will also address issues affecting the Roma community and emphasise...
EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming Team Leader, Helena Morais Maceira, attends a study visit to the Regional Government of Andalusia, alongside representatives from the European Commission and 12 beneficiary authorities. The visit forms part of the Gender Flagship Project, funded by the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument. The project is implemented by Expertise France in cooperation with the European Commission...
EIGE's Gender Equality and Statistics Researcher, Lina Salanauskaite, presents key findings from two forthcoming EIGE reports during an online webinar organised by Equinet’s Working Group on Gender Equality. Sharing insights from two forthcoming EIGE reports: the Beijing+30 (BPfA+30) Report Impact Driver, which marks milestones and explores opportunities for gender equality in the EU, and the Report on Institutional Mechanisms for...
EIGE's gender-based violence team leader, Cristina Fabre, attends the Eurojust Working Group on Victims' Rights annual confernce, this year focused on the identification of victims in cross-border cases. EIGE will present the joint project with Eurojust on the implementation of the European Protection Order, as well as present the gender perspective in defining victims of specific crimes
The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (TCO) visits EIGE in Vilnius on 3 April to learn more about the Institute’s work and to exchange views on gender equality in Sweden. EIGE will present its activities and strengthen dialogue with TCO, which represents over 1.2 million members across 12 trade unions in both the public and private sectors.
EIGE's Director, Carlien Scheele, attends the event "Protection and Empowerment of Victims of Gender-Based and Domestic Violence," hosted by MEP Elena Kountoura. The event brings together EU policymakers, UN representatives, WAVE, and other key stakeholders to discuss challenges and legislative measures to protect victims and support the European Parliament’s ongoing efforts to reform the Victims’ Rights Directive.
Head of EIGE Research and Policy Unit, Maruša Gortnar, welcomes the European Commission staff representatives during their study visit to Lithuania and introduces EIGE’s activities in fostering fair and inclusive societies.