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.
… The gender mainstreaming strategy aims to change an … the organisation’s activities support the advancement of gender equality in all of an organisation’s fields of … of internal and external credibility. Example The UNDP’s gender equality strategy includes a gender parity strategy …
… In accordance with the Guide’s steps for introducing gender mainstreaming, key questions for the organisational … accountability and strengthening commitment Is promoting gender equality part of the organisation’s general mandate? … organisation have an official statement on their goal for gender equality and their strategy for pursuing gender …
… The City of Vienna’ Department for gender mainstreaming The gender mainstreaming Department of the City of Vienna … of the City of Vienna in the implementation of gender mainstreaming. It provides information and knowledge …
… General model of gender impact assessment presented below is based on existing gender impact assessment methodologies and functioning models. EIGE’s guide to gender impact assessment offers a general framework for the …
… Rationale Different goals for the advancement of gender equality are appropriate for different organisations, … this framework as a background for the implementation of gender mainstreaming, it is essential to specify the … offer clear guidance to staff members, e.g. for developing gender equality action plans. Developing specific major goals …
… and competencies match the needs of the organisation . Gender-equality practitioners can have different backgrounds. … can rely on existing national qualification standards for gender professionals , where they exist, to assess the … background. In some countries, a formal curriculum of gender trainers exists in academia. In other countries, …
… Key aspects Communications strategy for the introduction of gender mainstreaming that creates transparency, raises … transparency, it is necessary to have a clear concept of gender mainstreaming and to pursue a stringent strategy . … speeches at events. It may be particularly helpful to make gender mainstreaming a regular item on the agenda of team …
… General questions about the Gender Statistics Database What gender equality issues are covered? The Database acts as a knowledge hub for gender statistics. It is composed of over 2000 indicators on …
… of female genital mutilation. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) highlights these findings ahead of the … is crucial that Member States deal with new arrivals in a gender-sensitive way. This can include the provision of women … Ireland, Portugal and Sweden. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is the EU knowledge centre on gender …
… Gender awareness raising aims at increasing general sensitivity, understanding and knowledge about gender (in)equality. Awareness raising is a process which …
… now benefit from several new resources published on EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming platform . EIGE has developed a detailed … help EU institutions and governmental bodies incorporate a gender perspective into each stage of the policy cycle. “When … a different impact depending on people’s situation. Our gender mainstreaming methods and tools are designed to help …
… Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a severe form of gender-based violence, leaving deep physical and … and it stands in gross contradiction to the principles of gender equality. Ending the practice will require joint … on the grounds of FGM and organise reception conditions. A gender-sensitive asylum system is crucial to ensure victims …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a middle value contract for the assessment of gender-sensitivity of national parliaments in the Member States of …
… of activities are organised to ensure employees of either gender who are on parental leave can stay in the company, and … related professions among girls and young women, apply a gender-sensitive approach in education and training, identify … than 125 years and throughout that time has maintained sensitivity for meeting the needs and demands of each …
… Description of the contract The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a low-value contract for the assessment of gender-sensitivity of national parliaments in the Member …
… the findings released today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Female genital mutilation is a … services”, said Iosifina Antoniou, Commissioner for Gender Equality. Despite a number of girls at risk, the … is crucial that Member States deal with new arrivals in a gender-sensitive way. In 2017, Cyprus identified 63 irregular …
… the findings released today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Female genital mutilation is a … public,” said Fotini Kouvela, Greek Secretary General for Gender Equality. Despite a number of girls at risk, the … is crucial that Member States deal with new arrivals in a gender-sensitive way. From 2011 to 2016, the number of …
… Use EIGE’s Gender-sensitive Parliaments online tool to see how … out what changes are needed to make your parliament more gender-sensitive. Further information Go to the Gender-sensitive Parliaments online tool Read our leaflet on …
… Virginija Langbakk Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality Fabrice Leggeri Executive Director of the … not only within but equally outside the EU; ensuring a gender-specific and child-sensitive approach in addressing …