… disabilities face a double disadvantage because of their gender and their disability. They are confronted with more … home and they experience a higher risk of poverty. Due to gender stereotypes, the bulk of caring responsibilities and … people. “To build a more inclusive Europe, gender equality needs to reach everyone. Barriers to education, employment …
… human trafficking in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. … against women. Member States are obliged by law to take gender specific measures to assist and protect victims. In … day on 18 October, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a report on the matter. …
… the findings published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). The study was prepared at the request … hesitate to engage in social media debates. “The internet needs to be a safe place to enable young people to express … their opinions count. Further information The report Gender equality and youth: opportunities and risks of …
… 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 …
… fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of … Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender equality and equal treatment. They constitute gender-based discrimination in employment. Cases of sexual …
… commit to zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. We cannot and will … fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of … Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender equality and equal treatment. They constitute …
… 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 …
… Town Hall and EU House, where the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is located, will be lit up in orange. … women is both a cause and a consequence of persisting gender inequalities in all aspects of life. Women’s lower … said Virginija Langbakk, EIGE’s director. As part of the Gender Equality Index 2017, EIGE developed a way to measure …
… against women is both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality. In societies that tolerate violence, fail … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). In light of recent allegations in the … also need to be engaged in violence prevention because gender equality is everyone’s responsibility”, said Vilija …
… We will soon be ready to give an update on the status of gender equality in the EU. Is it getting better or worse? … On 11 October 2017, you will get the full picture from the Gender Equality Index! In this edition, we introduce several … and men living in the EU. The Index also shows trends in gender equality over the past ten years. One new element is …
… said Jurgita Peciuriene, EIGE's programme coordinator for gender-based violence. Experts warn us not to think of cyber … EIGE has published a paper focusing on the need for gender-disaggregated data on cyber violence. It finds that … For example, educating women and girls, as well as gender sensitive training on cyber violence for the police. …
… 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 …
… focused actions to combat violence against women. Making gender equality a reality is the key to eradication of violence against women. Making gender equality a reality is key to addressing the root … in your country here . Read more about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence here . For more information about the …