Covid-19 and gender equality

This webpage aims to raise awareness about some of the different consequences of the Covid-19 crisis for women and men in Europe. The information draws on our research findings and gender statistics. It puts forward ideas for policymakers to ensure that the gender perspective is not forgotten when it comes to making important decisions during and after the pandemic.

Keep an eye on our website for more updates throughout the year and check our projects page for upcoming studies related to Covid-19.

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News

Covid-19 derails gender equality gains

EIGE’s latest findings show that job losses, reduced working hours, work-life balance pressures, spikes in domestic violence, and overwhelmed helpline counsellors are just some of the effects of the coronavirus crisis.
Helplines for victims of violence

Home can be a dangerous place for women, if they are stuck in self-isolation together with their abuser. Are helplines open during the coronavirus pandemic? Yes. All EU Member States have kept their helplines open.

Publications

Gender equality and the socio-economic impact of Covid-19

This study provides a detailed picture of the short-term and long-term gender equality challenges faced by the EU as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
Covid-19 and intimate partner violence against women in the EU

This study offers a preliminary overview of the measures undertaken across the EU to support victims of violence during the Covid-19 outbreak, from March until the end of September 2020.

Covid-19 and gender equality