… gap is that, on average, women spend fewer hours in paid work than men. This is the situation in all Member States, … 1.4 % of men. Women are more likely to have non-standard work contracts, which are associated with lower pay. Data … out of 28 Member States, women are more likely than men to work in temporary contracts. On average, 12.7 % of women work …
… our actions need to make a difference on the ground. Our Work-Life Balance Directive adopted this year will be a … for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality. Focus on work-life balance Work-life balance and its connection to gender equality is a …
… year’s Gender Equality Index will be a special focus on work-life balance. The Index will explore the diverse ways women and men juggle work and personal commitments, especially when they have to … working arrangements and whether they help or hinder work-life balance. Parental leave will also be scrutinised. …
… for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work arrangements to juggle work and family life but this is rarely the case for men. Our report shows that work-life balance initiatives can help to boost women’s …
… EIGE has developed a new guide as part of its ongoing work to help Member States monitor the risk of FGM in their … 57 449 Read our step-by-step guide Read more about EIGE’s work on estimating the number of girls at risk of female …
… peers. They are less likely to have a university degree, work outside the home and they experience a higher risk of … women do the bulk of the cooking, household tasks and care work. This situation is mirrored among persons with … These factors make it harder for women to engage in paid work outside the home. Low participation in the workforce is …
… with EU governments and assistance from EIGE, we must work hard to end violence against women. It does not belong … reports will be published in 2019. Read more about EIGE’s work on administrative data collection . For media enquiries, …
… Ten EU agencies signed a joint statement of commitment to work together to address trafficking in human beings. In … created based on the 2011 Joint Statement and the work carried out under the EU Strategy towards the … such activities in our planning and, where relevant, work programmes. Read more about the statement Read more …