EIGE's publications
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Poverty, Employment, Economic and financial affairs
Almost one in four people in the EU live at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Living conditions, poverty levels and pathways into and out of poverty are different for women and men and also vary across the span of a person’s life. Young people (18-24) make up 10 % of all poor in the EU.
21 April 2017 -
Economic and financial affairs, Employment
Improving gender equality has many positive impacts on individuals and also on society at large. A more gender‑equal EU would have strong, positive GDP impacts growing over time, a higher level of employment and productivity and could respond to challenges related to the ageing population in the EU.
08 March 2017 -
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) works to promote and ensure equal opportunities for women and men across Europe and beyond. EIGE’s research paves the way for greater understanding and awareness of gender equality in all areas of society.
20 December 2016 -
Violence
Violence against women is rooted in women’s unequal status in society, and that status reflects the unbalanced distribution of social, political, and economic power among women and men in society.
25 November 2016 -
This publication summarises the main results of the Gender Equality Index 2015 for Spain. It presents scores for 2005, 2010 and 2012, allowing for an assessment of the progress made in the pursuit of gender equality in Spain over time.
27 July 2016 -
Employment, Poverty, Economic and financial affairs, Education, Health, Violence, Sport, Research
This publication summarises the main results of the Gender Equality Index 2015 for the European Union (EU) and its Member States. It presents scores for 2005, 2010 and 2012, allowing for an assessment of the progress made in the pursuit of gender equality in the EU over time. Access the Gender Equality Index interactive comparison module
18 May 2016 -
Employment, Poverty, Economic and financial affairs, Education, Health, Violence, Sport, Research
This publication summarises the main results of the Gender Equality Index 2015, which provides scores for 2005, 2010 and 2012, for the first time allowing for an assessment of the progress made in the pursuit of gender equality in the EU and individual Member States over time. Access the Gender Equality Index
30 March 2016 -
Sport
This fact sheet presents some of the key barriers preventing gender equality in decision-making in sports organisations, as well as obstacles to equal participation in sports and coaching, often due to gender stereotypes.
25 November 2015 -
A brief presentation of the European Institute for Gender Equality. Available in all EU languages.
03 November 2015 -
Poverty
Read more: EIGE's work on the Beijing Platform for Action
05 June 2015 -
Education
Read more: EIGE's work on the Beijing Platform for Action
05 June 2015 -
Health
Read more: EIGE's work on the Beijing Platform for Action
05 June 2015