EIGE’s Gender-Based Violence Researcher, Barbora Holubova, participates in the meeting of the Thematic Subgroup on Indicators and Standards (SG1), which concentrates on discussing and refining an initial list of indicators related to violence against women and domestic violence, in accordance with Directive (EU) 2024/1385. SG1 brings together experts from various national, European, and international organisations. This work forms part of...
EIGE’s Research & Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde, participates in a workshop presenting several studies focused on care, unpaid care, and financial independence. The event also features a speech by the Vice Minister of Social Security and Labour.
EIGE Research and Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde, gives a presentation on EU monitoring systems with a focus on equality at the conference 'Equality Monitoring Frameworks at National and EU Levels: Sharing Insights and Experience,' organised by the DG RTD Gender Sector, the Danish Presidency, and the INSPIRING ERA project. The conference focuses on equality monitoring frameworks.
EIGE attends the Annual Conference of ILGA-Europe, taking place in Vilnius, Lithuania. This year’s theme, “Face Forward,” invites participants to reflect on current challenges and to make bold choices that will shape the future. The conference provides an important space for dialogue, collaboration, and collective action as participants come together to exchange ideas and look ahead with confidence.
EIGE’s Director, Carlien Scheele, participates in the EU Agencies Network (EUAN) Heads of Agencies meeting, chaired by Juhan Lepassaar, Executive Director of ENISA. The meeting brings together leaders from EU Agencies to discuss key strategic and governance topics. These include future EU budget perspectives, modern public administration, and ways to strengthen inter-agency cooperation.
EIGE’s Researcher and Policy Support, Vytautas Peciukonis, participates in the panel discussion of the launch of the WHO online course, reflecting on how to create synergies across policy areas, such as labour and employment, equity, and building skills and human capital, to empower and support informal caregivers.
The IX Meeting of the Thematic Network on Gender Mainstreaming, organised by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), brings together gender mainstreaming experts and practitioners from national gender equality bodies, EU institutions, and the Council of Europe. The Network serves as a collaborative platform for exchange and mutual learning on effective gender mainstreaming. It enables members to share experiences...
EIGE’s Director, Carlien Scheele, meets with key EU officials during her visits to Brussels and Luxembourg. She holds discussions with Christine Wirtz, Director of Social Statistics at Eurostat; members of Commissioner McGrath’s cabinet; and Mari Linnapuomi, Director for Employment and Social Policy at the General Secretariat of the Council. Carlien Scheele draws on EIGE’s data and expertise to exchange insights...
EIGE’s Director, Carlien Scheele, addresses the Ministers working on equality in the framework of the Danish Presidency, putting the spotlight on gender stereotypes and persistent gender norms. Carlien Scheele draws on EIGE’s data and insights to show how these norms continue to shape daily life, choices, and opportunities. The Danish Presidency highlights the EU’s commitment to advancing equality and the...
EIGE’s Director, Carlien Scheele, participates in the panel 'Achieving a gender-equal society – turning the roadmap’s women’s rights principles into a reality', addressing health and leadership/equal participation. Carlien Scheele draws on EIGE’s data and insights to show how the principles can be turned into tangible outcomes. The European Commission holds a celebratory event on 16 October 2025 to mark the...
EIGE Gender-Based Violence Team Leader, Cristina Fabre, attends the workshop organised by FRA under its Presidency of the JHAAN on the use of gender-based violence (GBV) data. EIGE contributes to the discussion by presenting its work on administrative data collection on violence against women (VAW) and domestic violence (DV). The ultimate goal is to explore opportunities for cooperation on the...
EIGE Gender Mainstreaming Team Leader, Helena Morais Maceira, participates in the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) Committee meeting, focusing on “Women Entrepreneurs and Government Procurement: Lessons Learned.” Helena presents an online session on gender-responsive public procurement.