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Definition of gender statistics

Statistics that adequately reflect differences and inequalities in the situation of women and men in all areas of life. 

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  • A dearth of evidence hampers true assessment of violence against women

    … recorded by authorities often underestimates the scope of gender-based violence. Pre-existing legal shortcomings in … recognising psychological and economic abuse as a type of gender-based violence, or coercion-based rather than … systems are rarely operated by specialists on gender-based violence, incidents are not always categorised …

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  • Legislative action makes a difference

    … remains the only EU country to have at least 40 % of each gender on the boards of the largest companies, with women … the largest companies in the EU have at least 40 % of each gender on their boards. However, nearly one in five still … PT (33 %), DE, AT (30 %), EL (25 %). Source: EIGE Gender Statistics Database, Women and Men in Decision-Making (WMID). …

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  • Unpaid childcare still hindering women from working full time

    … disadvantageous for women. As Figure 6 shows, the largest gender gap – 27 p.p. – in FTE employment in 2019 was among … working full time. The second highest FTE employment gender gap, of 21 p.p., is among foreign-born women and men. … Union Labour Force Survey (EU-LFS). The European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) for …

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  • Abbreviations

    … Health Interview Survey EIGE European Institute for Gender Equality EQLS European Quality of Life Survey ETUI … of Living and Working Conditions EU-SILC European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions EWCS European … intersex and other non-dominant sexual orientations and gender identities in society NCD non-communicable disease …

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  • References

    … J., and Tertilt, M. (2020). The Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Equality (w26947). Retrieved from Cambridge, MA: … Systematic Review of the Discrimination Against Sexual and Gender Minority in Health Care Settings. International … infection in the UK: 1 April 2021. Office for National Statistics, UK, 2021. Retrieved from …

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  • Domain of violence

    … life circumstances can increase women’s vulnerability to gender-based violence. Freedom from violence and stereotyping is a key pillar of the 2020–2025 EU gender equality strategy [1] . The EU strategy on victims’ … particular attention to the specific needs of victims of gender-based violence, building on the victims’ rights …

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  • Domain of power

    … In terms of progress on gender equality in key decision-making positions in major … of women in decision-making positions. These include gender roles and stereotypes, the heavy burden of housework … (European Commission, 2020a). Footnotes [1] EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database shows that, as of May 2021, the European …

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  • Gender Equality Index 2021 conference

    …   About the conference EIGE revealed the new scores for gender equality in the EU and showed trends over time during … Decision-makers and experts discussed the findings of the Gender Equality Index, and highlighted areas where the EU can … by Jolanta Reingardė, Team Leader - Research and Statistics, EIGE Speakers Salla Saastamoinen, Acting …

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  • EIGE's indicators on intimate partner violence, rape and femicide: Recommendations to improve data quality, availability and comparability

    … limits data on repeated victimisation. In criminal justice statistics, attrition and conviction rates are important …

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    • Justice
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  • EIGE's indicators on intimate partner violence, rape and femicide: EU state of play

    … the survey interview. Given the size of the phenomenon, gender-based violence has far-reaching, harmful consequences … the performance of institutions in preventing and tackling gender-based violence. Although there are recognised benefits … particularly in respect of the comparability of these statistics in the EU context. This report is based on an …

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    • Justice
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  • Assistant to the Director’s Secretariat

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … envisaged to contribute and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute collects … appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange …

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  • Gender-based violence costs the EU €366 billion a year

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has estimated that the cost of gender-based violence across the EU is €366 billion a year. … intimate partner violence against women in the EU Gender Statistics Database: Gender-based violence EIGE’s work on …

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  • Women and power in the Western Balkans and Turkey

    … is one important element in assessing the level of gender equality. That’s why the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) measures how much power women hold in … and EU-27, 2020 (% women) Source: EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database: Women and men in decision-making. Note: …

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  • Statistical brief: gender balance in corporate boards 2020

    … The persistent gender imbalance among key decision-makers in large … a cause for concern. Each year, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) monitors gender balance in central banks and European financial …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Quotas can turbocharge progress on gender balance in politics and business

    … Key findings in politics National parliaments: Gender balance by 2032? In November 2020, women made up 32.7 … 49.6 % in Sweden to 12.6 % in Hungary. Five countries have gender-balanced parliaments, with at least 40 % of seats held … Women and power in the Western Balkans and Turkey Gender Statistics Database: Women and men in decision-making …

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  • Statistical brief: gender balance in politics 2020

    … assemblies and executives often fail to reflect the gender diversity of the populations they represent, with … in many cases. The European Institute for Gender Equality regularly monitors the situation in … and governments across the EU, with a particular focus on gender balance in decision-making at EU, national and …

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  • Seconded National Expert - Research/Statistics

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] invites applications with a view to … for the post of Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Research/Statistics. The registration of applications will begin on 20 … with specific objectives related to the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute collects …

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  • Researcher

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … envisaged to contribute and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute collects … requires a very good understanding of gender or social statistics, knowledge and experience in data analysis, …

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  • Cyber violence against women

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality, the regulatory agency of the European Union, … data collection and indicators available through Gender Statistics Database. The study should contribute to …

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  • Covid-19 derails gender equality gains

    … Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has released new findings on the impact of the coronavirus crisis on gender equality in Europe. From job losses and reduced … recovery fund. EIGE can help with that by providing gender statistics, which are crucial to understand the different …

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