… Institutional mechanisms for gender equality and gender mainstreaming are bodies and processes that promote, advocate and support gender equality and the mainstreaming of gender issues across …
… How far have we come since a landmark commitment to gender equality was set in 1995 at the Fourth UN World … context. Today’s EPSCO Council Conclusions on Advancing Gender Equality in the AI-Driven Digital Age are based on the European Institute for Gender Equality’s Beijing Platform for Action +30 (BPfA) …
… New EIGE evidence reveals gains and gaps in gender balance in business and finance As we come towards the … Month, our final check point is looking at the state of gender balance on company boards. EIGE Director Carlien … societies and should have half the say in shaping it. The Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, in particular, …
… The European Commission’s 2020–2025 gender equality strategy (henceforth, the strategy) provides … the current basis for coordinated action towards a gender-equal Europe. The strategy pursues a dual approach … society, tailored to their specific circumstances and needs. The Gender Statistics Database also allows users to …
… through better working conditions and training Promote gender equality by encouraging a fairer distribution of care … between earning a living and meeting their family’s care needs. Limited access to affordable, high-quality care … ageing societies is a structural inefficiency – not just a gender equality issue. Putting care at the top of the policy …
… intersecting reasons. These include pre-exisiting gender inequality and power imbalances, in addition to the … and reproductive health services that treat their rights, needs and wishes as an absolute priority. Organisations such … the need for ethical standards, and trauma-informed and gender-sensitive responses Key recommendations for Member …
… for women and girls facing the constant threat of gender-based violence. EIGE’s latest policy brief ‘ Addressing gender-based violence in migration: How to strengthen … a critical need for the EU to strengthen its response to gender-based violence affecting women and girls during …
… why perception does not match reality According to the EU gender-based violence survey, 75% of ever-working women … to 13.5% for women in the age group 18 to 29. The EU gender-based violence survey shows the shocking levels of … issue and, because it predominantly affects women, a gender equality issue. Sexual harassment is a deep, ongoing …
… Majlis) sharing the Agency’s latest data and insights on gender-sensitive parliaments. Dear colleagues, It’s my … for this opportunity to present my Agency’s evidence on gender-sensitive parliaments . Evidence which truly matters … in its structures and practices by reflecting women’s needs and interests. The European Parliament is one of the …
… In an informal meeting with gender equality ministers in the EU under the Polish … speech on where we need to focus our collective action for gender equality and the digital landscape. Dear Ministers and … Presidency for bringing together Ministers working on gender equality at a time when our collective cooperation and …
… To address gender-based violence (GBV) across the EU, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is helping to standardise and enhance … only the tip of the iceberg. There is so much more that needs to be understood about the extent of gender-based …
… and a shifting security landscape, the need to address gender-based violence (GBV) during migration journeys has … achievements in combating GBV pave the way towards more gender-responsive interventions, but significant gaps remain … is essential to ensure that strategies both respond to the needs of GBV victims and empower them during their recovery. …
… the European Commission's new, ambitious plan to advance gender equality across Europe. It builds on past achievements and paves the way for a post-2025 Gender Equality Strategy. The roadmap reinforces commitments to women’s rights and ensures gender equality remains at the heart of policymaking. As the …
… look at how we can better protect and empower victims of gender-based and domestic violence. On 25 March EIGE Director … Carlien Scheele spoke in European Parliament on what needs to be done. Dear colleagues and distinguished guests, … actors who use their expertise and energy to tackle gender-based and domestic violence. And with the EU’s Roadmap …
… 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 … provide clear evidence of where gaps remain and what needs to be done to close them. “This International Women’s …
… 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 …
… national structures and processes for the promotion of gender equality) are crucial to progress in achieving gender equality. EIGE has established a system for the … (gender mainstreaming) (34 %), implying that this area needs the most investment. Visible commitments to gender …
… Advancements in gender equality happen with concerted and committed action by … processes – ‘institutional mechanisms’ – in ensuring that gender equality goals are at the forefront of policy. EIGE … the state of institutional mechanisms for the promotion of gender equality in the EU Member States. This monitoring is …
… 4 March 2025 speaking to Ukraine’s immense dedication to gender equality by developing a Gender Equality Index using EIGE’s methodology during times … a leading example to the EU and the world over, on keeping gender equality and human rights strong on the political …