The conference on “Feminist Legacies - Feminist Futures” organized by ATGENDER, the European Association for Gender Research, Education and Documentation, provided a platform for establishing contacts with relevant stakeholders within the fields of gender & women’s studies, documentation centres, feminist research and gender equality in Europe. Workshops on various themes involving around 200 participants from all over the Europe were...
The 2nd meeting of the Beijing Indicators Working Group included: A presentation and discussion on the preliminary results of the Institute's report on Area E: Women and the Economy of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) and on the indicators adopted for the promotion of harmonisation of work and family responsibilities for women and men. A presentation of the state...
On 28 and 29 March 2011, EIGE Head of Operations Barbara Wurster participated in the " Europe for Families, Families for Europe –Conference on Demographic Change" organised by the Hungarian Presidency. The conference drew attention to past and future trends in fertility and family formation. Family support in the form of appropriate child care, flexible working arrangements, cash and tax...
The 5th Experts' Forum meeting took place in Vilnius on 28 and 29 March 2011 The meeting was dedicated to discussing and gathering Experts' Forum members views and advice on EIGE's 2010 Annual Report; implementation of the 2011 Work Programme and preparation of the 2012 Work Programme. Furthermore, it was discused (i) the European Gender Equality Index process; (ii) the...
About the event The Women's Entrepreneurship (WES) event was organised by European Commission - Enterprise and Industry Directorate General. It gave the chance to discuss about national approaches and development on female entrepreneurship, as well as about proposals for future policy focus in the area of female entrepreneurship. EIGE contribution EIGE presented its mission and working programme for 2011, with...
The Institute Director Virginija Langbakk participated in the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM). Ms. Langbakk gave a short presentation of EIGE's activities, followed by discussion and exchange of views with the Committee. EIGE's presentation (.pdf, 1,03MB) Watch the event (Ms. Langbakk's presentation is at 17:16:46 - 18:06:31)
The Journalists and Stakeholders consultation meeting brought together stakeholders and media to discuss how to tackle gender inequality issues. The event started with an introduction, including the 100 years anniversary of the International Women's day and a presentation of EIGE's working areas The Stakeholders group discussed the establishment of the European Network on Gender Equality and the establishment of the...
About the event The workshop organised by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) brought together National Equality bodies (NEBs) with expertise on equal pay issues to explore solutions to close the gender pay gap. The workshop gave the opportunity to share and learn about national approaches and good practices, developed to address the issue of gender pay gap. EIGE...
At the Symposium there were around 80 participants representing national governments, NGOs, civil organizations, researchers. Ms. Ingrid Bellander-Todino, DG Justice, Policy Coordinator for vaw made a presentation on EU activities in regards to domestic violence and announced that DG Justice works on Victims Right package now (t.b. announced in May) and that EU could accede CAHVIO as an EU. Other...
Between 31 January and 4 February, EIGE participated in the exhibition for all EU Agencies at the European Parliament. The purpose of the exhibition and for EIGE was to demonstrate the impact and relevance of the European agencies on the lives of citizens and to improve understanding of what agencies do and why they exist. View the image gallery of...
The European Institute for Gender Equality, has presented the Lithuanian society with its work results this year and invited Lithuanians to join the institute’s new social initiative regarding violence against women “ Show red card to violence” (Saca Tarjeta Roja al Maltratador). EIGE's Director Virginija Langbakk presented the guest of the evening with the main objectives of the new campaign...
The unveiling of Women Inspiring Europe 2011 calendar took place on 3rd December, in Brussels. In the Calendar, 12 women from different origins, backgrounds and ages share a common principle: the efforts to break through the invisible “walls” that women still face in Europe today. Ms. Stanimira Hadjimitova, Ms. Vaili Maria Jämsä, Ms. Comfort Momoh, Ms. Rita Vella, Ms. Cristina...