… overburdened and under-resourced. EIGE’s new report on gender equality and long-term care highlights why Europe needs to care more about care. “Covid-19 has shown how … attract more men to work in the sector – making it more gender-balanced,” said Carlien Scheele, EIGE’s director. The …
… The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and … a new report published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work … are less likely to be in top management roles and this needs to change,” said Ms Langbakk. Even higher education …
… Union. Yet a new report by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has estimated that less than 1% of the … Investment Funds have been set aside for the promotion of gender equality, with gender mainstreaming treated as a theme … is a tool that helps identify the different situation and needs of women and men and allocates resources accordingly. …
… Union has not yet reached the halfway mark to full gender equality. With the domain of power holding the lowest score in our Gender Equality Index, women remain under-represented in the … is reflected in the failure to recognise people’s diverse needs across public policy in the EU. Lifetime inequalities …
… current speed, it will take almost twenty years to achieve gender-balanced national parliaments. EIGE’s new online tool … helps to identify where parliaments stand on their way to gender equality and proposes steps for every parliament to … An exemplary parliament adjusts measures to reflect the needs of both women and men when passing a law. Are you now …
… 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 … Women's Day joint statement and press release about the Gender Equality Report 2018 Questions and Answers: What is …
… 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 … creation of quality jobs for men but not so much for women needs to be recognised and dealt with by a much wider circle …
… job. These are some of the findings from a new study on gender, skills and precarious work from the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) out today. “European labour market … improve the quality of work for all. The research note ‘Gender, skills and precarious work in the EU’ was prepared at …
… 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 equality are very closely connected, with the …
… according to a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Young people, lone parents, migrants, … such as pension schemes that consider the different needs and challenges women and men face. These will help … and life chances should not be pre-determined by their gender or other social factors. Nor should children create a …
… Does gender equality feature in your work? Whether you work in … EIGE’s new platform, there are no more excuses to ignore gender concerns. We show you how to mainstream gender, … the end, this makes policies more responsive to people’s needs and contributes to better outcomes for all, girls and …
… Since 2005 the EU is still only half way towards gender equality, as shown by the Gender Equality Index 2015 of the European Institute for … women. Results show that data collection in this area needs a concerted effort from the Member States. EIGE, the …
… Commission has proposed a European law for boosting gender balance in company board rooms," said Vice-President … the European Commission proposed legislation to improve gender balance on company boards based on merit and … proposed Directive. The EU's competence to legislate in gender equality matters dates back to 1957 (see SPEECH/12/702 …
… half of us are being held back? The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is launching the first Gender Equality Index for the European Union. ‘ The Gender Equality Index shows differences in outcomes between …
… When it comes to gender equality, EIGE’s study shows that radio is not yet a fully gender-equal environment. The radio plays out-of-tune when it … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Women journalists have in the past …