… 100, with a score of 100 signifying full equality between women and men. The Index also looks at intersecting … which examines the situation of different groups of women and men, based on family type, level of education, … the EU is still 60 years away from full equality between women and men. There are some big differences between EU …
… of the European Union on 5 March 2021. With International Women’s Day just around the corner, and the EU set to roll … think about how their plans will impact equality between women and men. However, gender equality should not only be … - with a view not only to promote equality between women and men, in all their diversity, but also to improve …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender … counsellors, the effects of the pandemic have hit women the hardest. Severe job losses in women-dominated professions During the first wave of the …
… Across the EU, the bulk of unpaid care work is done by women, with 92 % providing unpaid care several days a week – as opposed to 68 % of men. Employed women also do more than their fair share of unpaid care work. … Countries with a more equal sharing of unpaid care between women and men, tend to have higher employment rates for …
… EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled. The content has … Despite laws to prevent discrimination in the workplace, women continue to be under-represented in senior roles, paid …
… ages. Most professionals in the formal care sector are women and their working conditions are often very demanding. … shortage of home-based long-term care services mean that women often pick up the burden of unpaid care at home. This … incomes, low qualifications, migrants and ethnic minority women have more difficulties accessing long-term care …
… The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and men face in their professional and personal lives. Today, women across the EU earn on average, 16% less per hour than … the financial cost of having a family falls heavily on women’s shoulders. These findings are from a new report …
… MFF serves the future of the whole population. Currently women earn less, spend more time on caring and housework, and … to impact individual lives – gender budgeting would ensure women and men are able to benefit equally,” said Virginija … that helps identify the different situation and needs of women and men and allocates resources accordingly. This can …
… eight out of ten ICT jobs go to men. To mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s potential in this growing sector. “Deep-rooted … working late or very early is not common. Almost 90 % of employees in ICT appreciate their working time arrangements. …
… economy has a major weakness: the uneven concentration of women and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour … untapped potential and unfulfilled career aspirations. Women make up less than 20 % of ICT graduates in the EU, a … in recent years. Despite labour shortages in the sector, women will keep missing out on these job opportunities …
… sectors. This poses a major challenge for the 64 million women and men with low levels of education in Member States. … to people with middle and high levels of education. Women with low qualifications find it especially hard to … of their level of education. More than a quarter of womenemployees in the EU have precarious work,” said Virginija …
… An increase in women’s employment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering … of gender equality’ released today. The workshop on "Women in STEM: progress stalled or being eroded?" is … will provide a forum to review the current status quo of women’s participation in STEM and look into policy measures …
… Equality (EIGE), launched on the occasion of international women’s day on 8 March 2017. “Equality between women and men is one of the EU's fundamental values. It is … For far too long, gender inequalities have been limiting women’s economic opportunities and we now have proof that …