… jobs would be created, GDP per capita would increase and society would be able to adjust better to the challenges … the main results of a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), launched on the occasion of … women’s day on 8 March 2017. “Equality between women and men is one of the EU's fundamental values. It is about …
… on. However, educational settings can also reinforce them. For example, through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and teachers and men working as engineers and scientists,” said Jolanta … of these challenges, including higher dropout rates for boys and gender segregation in study fields is needed to …
… More women and men are living on the edge of poverty and social exclusion … 2010, according to a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Young people, lone parents, … situation and ultimately on pensions. ‘In an inclusive society, people’s well-being and life chances should not be …
… Transport? Gender gaps and inequalities between women and men exist across all areas of society and impact on our daily lives – in classrooms, on the …
… The women on this list all fulfil stringent criteria for Corporate Governance as defined by publicly listed … board of directors positions. "We need to use all of our society’s talents to ensure that Europe’s economy takes off. … Recommendations on promoting the balanced participation of men and women in the decision-making process date back to …
… half of us are being held back? The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is launching the first Gender … Index shows differences in outcomes between women and men at the individual level in EU Member States,’ says … the European Union is only halfway towards a gender-equal society, with an average EU score of 54 (where 1 stands for …
… in the EU-27 – as the research of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows. ‘Increased number of women … time reliable and comparable EU-wide data on women and men in decision making in the media sector. The report will … More women in the media – to shape gender-equal society Based on EIGE’s report, the Council of the European …
… Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Women journalists have in the … and women radio journalists have been catching up with men. In its report Advancing gender equality in … that will support the process of achieving a gender-equal society. In 2012-2013, EIGE also conducted the study …
… of a campaign to change awareness about women’s and men’s roles in the family. The campaign used electronic and … about the unequal sharing of care work. It includes tools for couples to monitor and compare their contribution to … and domestic work. Women are solving the problems that society has ignored. The more unpaid work is done, the less …
… In brief The Agency for Gender Equality within the ESF was contracted from 2009 … – What is the problem? Is it the same or different formen and women? What do the statistics show regarding the … is a strategy to contribute towards gender equality in society, which relates to both women and men in their …
… Government Equalities Office (GEO), part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DfCMS). It provides a simple … initiative is part of the ‘Creating a Fair and More Equal Society’ policy, which is part of the British government’s … The scheme could include more initiatives to encourage men to make use of leave and family-related working time …
… traditional stereotypes, reduce the care gap and promote men’s active role in the family, with a view to enhancing … phases, which first raised awareness of the issue across society, secondly challenged stereotypes, thirdly promoted … example has good transferability prospects, particularly for countries where traditional roles of women and men …
… family-friendliness, working environment and support for employee development. The winners of the competition gain … honoured at a public ceremony. “I can’t say that Estonian society was child- or family-friendly in 2000. Ten years ago … has the objective of providing equal opportunities formen and women by reconciling working and family life. Three …
… balance, particularly regarding the involvement of men. Reconciling work and family life is a core element of … Tools include information leaflets and flyers, counselling for companies (provided to some 35 companies), checklists, … der Arbeit (Men at Work) describes current developments in society and motivates readers to deal with the topic of men's …
… abz*austria and funded by the Federal Ministry for Women and Civil Service, the Federal Ministry of Labour, … of wider efforts by the Austrian government to promote men’s take-up of parental leave and through this to support … to have the courage to take leave. More broadly there are society-wide issues. The economic situation of women needs to …