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Definition of gender sensitivity

Aim of understanding and taking account of the societal and cultural factors involved in gender-based exclusion and discrimination in the most diverse spheres of public and private life. 

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  • How can we accelerate action for gender equality?

    … on everyone to step forward and help #AccelerateAction for gender equality. At the current rate of progress , it will … more or less 60 years from now for Europe to reach full gender equality. That’s far too long. And has been for too … cannot wait.” Accelerate action   As the EU’s agency for gender equality, we will mark International Women’s Day by …

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  • Tools for change: achieving gender-sensitive parliaments

    … Scheele delivered an address to DG PERSONNEL on how gender sensitive parliaments are a gateway to gender equality. Dear colleagues, Thank you for this … Agency’s tools for change. Tools which support achieving gender-sensitive parliaments.   EIGE's hands-on toolkit for …

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  • A gender-sensitive parliament: challenges and opportunities for the coming year

    … Ewa Kopacz, Chair of the High-Level Group on Gender Equality and Diversity. Addressing this year’s theme, "A gender-sensitive parliament: challenges and opportunities for the coming year," Carlien presents EIGE’s gender-sensitive parliaments toolkit, contributing to the …

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  • Country profile for Ireland

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … and the methodological report are published in EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database . Key findings of EIGE’s 2023–2024 … finding is supported by the results of the EU survey on gender-based violence ( EU-GBV survey ) which shows that 35 % …

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    Country profile: Gender-based violence
  • Country profile for Greece

    … of 13 indicators developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the purposes of this data … and the methodological report are published in EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database . Key findings of EIGE’s 2023–2024 … during the pandemic (which led to increased police sensitivity and reporting), and the establishment of …

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    Country profile: Gender-based violence
  • Event recordings

    … The livestream for the Gender Equality Index 2024 has ended. You can see the agenda … 1 Artistic intervention: poetry slam   Opening speeches   Gender Equality Index 2024 release: trends and highlights   … Creating better #safespaces to protect women online   Why gender equality is still so important in times of full scale …

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  • Building a Gender-Sensitive Parliament: EU Experience for Ukraine

    … Carlien Scheele, speaks at the round table "Building a Gender-Sensitive Parliament: EU Experience for Ukraine" which focuses on advancing gender mainstreaming in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. She shares EIGE's insights on improving gender sensitivity in legislative bodies, based on the latest EIGE's …

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  • Your Words Matter: A new guide on gender-inclusive language and communication

    … Konstantin Yuganov/ stock.adobe.com Answer(s):  Gender stereotypes Gender bias Gender roles and expectations All the above  Next, identify …

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  • Women are owed a life free from violence. What steps are you going to take?

    … statement in the press briefing for the release of the EU gender-based violence survey data on 25 November 2024 at the … heard. I’m sure you can all imagine, for EIGE - the EU’s gender equality Agency - the results today , hit especially hard. For a truly gender-equal society, women are owed much better than this at …

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  • EU Gender-based Violence Survey

    … violence.  With devastating long-term consequences. Gender-based violence - It should be zero. The EU gender-based violence survey helps us to understand the … of life Five shocking findings from the biggest-ever EU gender-based violence survey which drew on responses from …

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  • Irene Rioboo

    … she conducts studies mainly on the development of the Gender Equality Index and the implementation of the Beijing … Statistics and leading research projects on several gender issues (gender employment gap, gender pay gap, female genital …

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  • Frequently asked questions

    … to some of the most common questions we receive about gender equality, our work and how we approach challenging … to have a more comprehensive understanding of important gender equality topics that are the most relevant today, … references to our publications, resources and events.   Is gender equality just for women?  Gender equality is a cause …

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  • For events

    … the way for a richer discussion. From there, consider the gender balance of your panels. When taking questions following a talk, keep your language gender-neutral to avoid misgendering. For example, say ‘Can I … of everyone? Are your panels and speaker compositions gender balanced to cover wider perspectives? Do the questions …

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  • For social media

    … the language used inclusive? Ensure that your content uses gender-inclusive language. Avoid reinforcing stereotypes. … Check if your social media content reflects a range of gender identities and experiences. This can help avoid … language choice and cultural relevance. Have I conducted a sensitivity review? Regularly review your content with a …

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  • EIGE launches updated guidance on how to collect gender equality data

    … Agency is publishing “Quality considerations for EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database (2nd edition): evolving trends in producing gender equality data and intersectional perspectives” . It … around best practices for collecting data relating to sex, gender identity and other intersecting inequalities. The …

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  • Additional resources

    … Office of the European Union has published instructions on gender-neutral language in its style guide. The focus is on gender-neutral drafting of texts and it includes useful … services to give due consideration to the issue of gender sensitivity in language whenever writing, translating or …

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  • Glossary: terms to expand your knowledge

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  • Different approaches to language

    … will have probably come across a number of terms such as gender-sensitive language, gender-transformative language and gender-responsive language. Definitions of these language …

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  • Introduction

    … potential for not only supporting but also promoting gender equality. This guide is designed to offer a broad and … to using language and communication effectively to support gender equality. Language and communication constantly evolve as we continually strive to strengthen and uphold gender equality. This guide therefore reflects a …

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  • Experts’ meeting of EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database

    … EIGE is pleased to host the Gender Statistics Database experts' meeting, a half-day event … most recent statistics related to the priorities of the EU gender policy agenda. The Gender Statistics Database, launched in 2016, aims to address …

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