… Jobs in the EU’s environmental goods and service sector grew by 23% from … economy, according to EEA analysis . But with just 19 % women ICT specialists and 27 % engineers, is the EU … in the renewable energy sector. Gender definitely plays a role. All the barriers that women face in the mainstream …
… and advocacy for domestic and home care in the EU, EIGE’s Director, Carlien Scheele gave an address at the Domestic … care. Because of lockdown, fathers took on a more active role at home and engaged more in childcare. At least this is … to think about how we can give around 7.7 million European women who are out of employment because of care …
… Unpaid care is often taken for granted. It's simply done without question as a labour of love. But … Data collected from all EU Member States found that 42% of women and 38% of men are involved in unpaid caregiving … members, or people with disabilities. Between carers, women tend to spend more time in unpaid caregiving than men – …
… is invaluable to those who work in industries where it’s viable such as web-based Upwork for freelance writers and … work which ultimately leaves people feeling insecure – women especially? EIGE’s latest evidence in its ‘Gender … that platform work is playing an increasingly important role in the current labour market, these significant …
… if we do not achieve gender equality by presenting EIGE’s research on how we can overcome these remaining challenges … throughout human history. Gender norms, ideas about how women and men should be and act, are internalised early in … will advance gender equality. This is where the important role played by trade unions come in. Trade unions across the …
… structural barriers, and societal ideas about what women’s work should look like contributed to pushing 7.7 million … chip away at these stereotypes. The state has another role to play. We need affordable, professional care services. …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at … for parental leave. That’s because there are more men than women in employment, which is often a prerequisite for … more men into early years care would also create more role models for young girls and boys, who would see that …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an online … reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … data and evidence. EIGE will be playing an important role in carrying out research to obtain the important …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this at an event of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) titled We are strong: Women leading the fight against Covid-19 on 4 March 2021. The …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an event … of the European Union on 5 March 2021. With International Women’s Day just around the corner, and the EU set to roll … because of the pandemic. Adult education will play a major role in helping them to reskill and reintegrate into the …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at a public … The speech was part of a panel discussion titled "What role for the EU?". The EU’s founding treaty includes a … be paid the same, regardless of who’s doing it. And yet, women are still paid on average 14 % less per hour than men. …
… From recruitment to performance evaluation, EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled. … Despite laws to prevent discrimination in the workplace, women continue to be under-represented in senior roles, paid …
… 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 … financial cost of having a family falls heavily on women’s shoulders. These findings are from a new report published …
… reinforce them. For example, through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and … specific characteristics, roles and behaviours to women and men according to their gender. Gender stereotypes … experiences. For the complete definition see EIGE’s Glossary and Thesaurus . Roles start forming at school …