EIGE's publications
EU agencies are an important part of the European Union that work on a variety of matters affecting the daily lives of both women and men. Each agency is governed by a management board, responsible for ensuring that the agency fulfils its mandate. Board members are usually representatives of the Member States, European Commission and European Parliament, or other agencies.
21 June 2017
Equal participation of women and men in politics is an important condition for effective democracy and good governance. Apart from strengthening and enhancing the democratic system, the participation of more women in political decision‑making has many positive effects on society that can help improve the lives of women and men.
17 May 2017
Poverty, Employment, Economic and financial affairsAlmost 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, EmploymentImproving 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
ViolenceViolence 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.
24 November 2016
This publication summarises the main results of the Gender Equality Index 2015 for Estonia. It presents scores for 2005, 2010 and 2012, allowing for an assessment of the progress made in the pursuit of gender equality in Estonia over time.
28 June 2016
Employment, Poverty, Economic and financial affairs, Education, Health, Violence, Sport, ResearchThis 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
SportThis 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
Gendering data for better decision-making This leaflet briefly presents EIGE's gender statistics database. Updated on 21/4/2017 Browse EIGE's gender statistics database
08 June 2015
PovertyRead more: EIGE's work on the Beijing Platform for Action
05 June 2015