… working conditions. These measures could also attract more men to work in the sector – making it more gender-balanced,” … accessing long-term care services. Women live longer than men and are more likely to experience difficulties in their … get older. This is why they need long-term care more than men. 52 % of women and 45 % of men aged 65 and above …
… situation in society. Refugees and migrants Women and men living in refugee camps are especially vulnerable to … hand washing are simply impossible. Migrant women and men not living in camps are also vulnerable. They can face … are not an option. We have 61 million women and 47 million men with disabilities in the EU. Many of them depend on help …
… downturn. This has different consequences for women and men in the labour market. Covid-19 led to the largest drop in … crisis. The fall in hours was greater for women than for men in almost all European countries. Employment also dropped … 2.2 million women lost their jobs, compared to 2.6 million men. As a percentage, the drop in employment, if comparing …
… lockdowns increased women’s share of unpaid work, despite men sharing the workload more than before. Time spent on cooking and housework increased for both women and men, during the lockdown period. During lockdowns, European … week on cooking and housework, compared to 12.1 hours for men [1]. Before the pandemic, women spent 15.8 hours and men …
… While women and men make up an equal share of those infected with Covid-19, men are more likely to die from the … as smoking. While women have a longer life expectancy than men, they spend less years living in good health. Due to …
… these sectors. Healthcare workers Although both women and men working in this sector are exposed to the virus, women … workers [1] in the EU, this is hardly surprising. However, men healthcare workers have made up the largest share of … ensure that the different experiences faced by women and men are recognised and addressed. It is important to take …
… To date, important unmet mental health needs of women and men persist, and access to sexual and reproductive health … help address concerns about drugs being mainly tested on men, and thus possibly ignoring adverse side effects that are …
… risks are essential for change. Initiatives to engage men for change were also cited as important, as men were widely regarded as the final decision-makers in … in their efforts to make equality between women and men a reality. It provides specific expertise and comparable …