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Definition of gender equality

Equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities of women and men and girls and boys.

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18 gender statistics indicators found

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Gender Statistics Database
  • Maximising opportunities, minimising risks: meeting the digital challenge for girls and boys - joint paper by the JHA agencies

    … of the JHA agencies' network, the European Institute for Gender Equality proposed JHA agencies to assess the impact of … girls and boys, and women and men, in different ways. Gender norms are being replicated in the online world, where …

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    • Digital agenda
  • Stakeholder relations assistant

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for applications with … to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses …

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  • Do not use gender-biased nouns to refer to groups of people

    … term ‘postman’ suggests all postal workers are men. In a gender-equal society it is important to use language that … nouns and adjectives should be avoided and replaced with gender-neutral terms. Examples Gender-discriminatory language Manmade fabrics can actually …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • Do not use ‘man’ as the neutral term

    … ‘man’ to refer to the experiences of all people.   Example Gender-discriminatory language Under the law, all men are equal. Gender-neutral language Under the law, all people are equal. Gender-sensitive language Under the law, all women and men …

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    Toolkit page
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    • Culture
  • Avoid using stereotypical images

    … the images we choose to use. A piece of communication is gender-discriminatory if the people within the images are … you use in your communication material do not reinforce gender stereotypes by including a wide mix of people in … also a way to make your communication supportive of gender equality. Tip:  Make sure you are using the most up-to-date …

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  • Subordination and trivialisation - How language can reinforce the subjugation of women

    … girl. Tip: Take care that your language actively promotes gender equality by not trivialising or subordinating women. Pathdoc, …

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    • Culture
  • Examples of situations where women may be subject to invisibility or omission and alternatives to use

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    • Culture
  • Policy context

    … organisations have taken to encourage greater use of gender-sensitive language. It is designed to help you … understand the wider picture into which your work fits. Gender equality policies in the EU The European Union (EU) aims to …

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  • Practical tools (checklists and summary tables)

    … To ensure that you've used ‘gender-savvy’ language in your writing, try asking yourself … reflect the idea that women, men and those of a non-binary gender are independent persons of equal value, dignity, integrity and respect? When using gender-neutral language, have you considered whether there …

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  • Why should I ever mention gender?

    … so you may feel that it is safest to avoid any mention of gender altogether. Indeed, we sometimes recommend gender-neutral expressions as one way of avoiding gender-discriminatory language , i.e. language that fosters …

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  • Terms you need to know

    … Gender-sensitive language Gender-sensitive language is gender equality made manifest through language. Gender equality in language is attained when women and men – and …

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  • Overview of the toolkit

    … words for general references can reflect assumptions about gender roles and influence readers [ source ]. This toolkit is an easy-to-use guide on how to use more gender-sensitive language.   This toolkit is one of a series … of documents produced by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) to raise awareness of gender-sensitive …

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  • Toolbox for planning work-life balance measures in ICT companies

    … the initiatives undertaken because of strategic long-term equality and diversity objectives? The implementation of … In order to attract more women, companies must also remove gender stereotypes and unconscious bias from their … communication materials.(Please see EIGE’s publication ‘Gender-sensitive communication’ for guidance on how to make …

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  • Work–life balance checklist

    … Information about legislation and campaigns to mainstream gender equality has been gathered. Yes No Information about the … consideration and are being honoured. Yes No A preliminary gender analysis of the company’s current work-life balance …

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    • Digital agenda
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  • Step 6: Highlight benefits and celebrate early wins

    … The benefits of gender equality and work-life balance measures are reaped by both … different groups. This is crucial to avoid financial gender-based discrimination or gender-unequal access to …

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    • Digital agenda
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  • Step 5: Carefully measure progress

    … automation and digitalisation, as well as the degree of gender-equality engagement in the company. The uptake of parental … of parental leave. They are even less likely to collect gender-segregated data. The daunting task of collecting and …

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    • Digital agenda
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  • Step 4: Design a solid implementation plan

    … The implementation plan should be based on a preliminary gender analysis in order to provide a baseline for measuring the company’s progress on improving gender equality. A gender analysis will identify existing …

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    • Digital agenda
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  • Step 3: Maximise buy-in from stakeholders

    … the decision to improve work-life balance and initiate gender mainstreaming came from the company leadership. To … family situations, for example,  working parents of either gender, carers, parents of children with special needs, and … and other underrepresented groups and is committed to equality in practice - not just in name. AON Ireland …

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  • Step 2: Identify potential resistance and find solutions

    … and the community equally, they face risks unless a prior gender needs analysis is carried out. A proper risk …

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    • Digital agenda
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  • Step 1: Identify national work-life balance initiatives and partners

    … leave (duration and compensation) National initiatives on gender mainstreaming and gender equality Initiatives to encourage women’s …

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