On International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality sets out a vision for gender equality in 2030. With Elections for the European Parliament approaching, experts urge for active participation in shaping a future where women's rights are central to policymaking and societal progress.
Jobs in the EU’s environmental goods and service sector grew by 23% from 2010 to 2020. But is the EU accommodating women’s participation in its fastest-growing sector?
EIGE, in its contribution to a public consultation on the design of transparency reports under the Digital Services Act (DSA), has highlighted the need to include gender-based measurement instruments.
It is our great pleasure to welcome Esther Van Dijk, from the Netherlands, after being elected as Chair of the Board, following EIGE’s 41st Management Board meeting, held on 9-10 November 2023 in Vilnius. Her term starts on 1 January 2024.
Hectares of newsprint and hours of screentime are dedicated to COP28. It’s little surprise as the calls for action on climate change and gender equality grow ever more urgent. “Good journalism is crucial for raising awareness,” says Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE’s Head of Outreach and Engagement.
EIGE is attending COP28 to highlight the connection between gender equality and the environment. And to raise awareness about the need to incorporate a gender perspective into climate-related policies. Follow along as Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE's Head of Outreach and Engagement, shares his insights in regular updates in this newsfeed. 14/12/2023: COP28 has come to an end – 198...
As someone who cares for the environment, you know that recycling, turning down the heating and walking to work is good for the planet. Those individual acts are important on our journey to net zero. But to have a lasting impact, we need to have bigger and bolder ideas about behaviour change. “In the Gender Equality Index, we see a...
Calling all eco-entrepreneurs. Do you have a business idea that could improve the future prospects of everyone in your area, while also boosting gender equality?
