… Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an event titled Gender Equality As a Driver for Recovery, organised by … it is very timely that we are here today to discuss gender equality as the driving force behind the EU’s … It is also a contributing factor to the gender pay gap, and the gender pension gap later in life. Across the EU, …
… The EU’s founding treaty includes a commitment to end the gender pay gap. Since 1957, we’ve been signed up to the principle that … 14 % less per hour than men. At the European Institute for Gender Equality, we collect data and try to find out why we …
… Mark your calendar for Europe’s annual gender equality update. On 28 October 2021, EIGE will reveal the results of its Gender Equality Index during an online conference. This year, … is high on our agenda. We are taking a close look at how gender affects health and access to health services. Our …
… the unequal division of unpaid care in households and gender inequality in the labour market, according to a study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Across the EU, the bulk of unpaid … said Carlien Scheele, EIGE’s Director. Balancing the care gap An unequal sharing of care limits women’s job prospects …
… It is time to start the countdown for the Gender Equality Index 2020. Has the EU gone forward or backward when it comes to gender equality? Which country will win the award for the … October when EIGE gives its annual update on the state of gender equality in the EU. This year, the Gender Equality …
… The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and men face … earn on average, 16% less per hour than men. The biggest gap in earnings is among couples with children - showing that … a new report published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work …
… mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s … consider a future in tech. This trend threatens to widen gender segregation even more. This is a real problem for … in ICT appreciate their working time arrangements. The pay gap between women and men is also lower than in most other …
… technology (ICT) and health or personal care. Gender segregation poses challenges for these industries and … keep missing out on these job opportunities because of gender segregation that shapes their choices from an early … in health and welfare across the EU. Narrowing the gendergap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics …
… The updated Gender Equality Index shows where Europe stands today. We are … snail’s pace. We are still a long way off from reaching a gender-equal society and all countries in the European Union … measures to help empower women and address the gender pay gap. Equality is not about making women more like men, but …
… from EIGE’s new study on the ‘economic benefits of gender equality’ released today. The workshop on "Women in … and initiatives that provide additional stimulus to tackle gender segregation. Despite a strong demand for professionals … narrows down employment choices, leads to a gender pay gap and further reinforces gender stereotypes. Watch the …
… If the EU stepped up its efforts to improve gender equality, more jobs would be created, GDP per capita … main results of a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), launched on the occasion of … numbers talk: equality is a driver for economic growth. Gender equality will bring more growth to Europe”, said Vera …
… This year, EIGE is putting the spotlight on gender equality in education. With three new studies already … EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and gender … men who study nursing. The study will also analyse the pay gap between occupations characterised as ‘masculine’ and …
… according to a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Young people, lone parents, migrants, … and life chances should not be pre-determined by their gender or other social factors. Nor should children create a … or social exclusion in 2014. There is a very large gendergap in the inactivity of women and men born outside the EU …
… and dissemination of EU-wide, comparable and reliable gender statistics and indicators have greatly contributed to … a composite indicator, to provide a synthetic measure of gender equality as a multi-dimensional concept, was initially … To implement these, the construction of the European Gender Equality Index became one of the major assignments …