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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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  • Gender sensitivity ratings show that most EU parliaments have space for improvement to deliver gender equality

    … What is a gender-sensitive parliament? A gender-sensitive parliament ensures that there are no … work that underpins the legislative process. How is gender sensitivity assessed? The European Institute for Gender …

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  • Maintenance, update and development of EIGE’s gender statistics tools, resources and other related services

    … research and data for evidence-based policy-making and gender mainstreaming.  This procedure seeks to meet the … need for high quality, sex-disaggregated data and gender statistics in the Gender Statistics Database, particularly data with regards to …

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  • All you need to know as new MEP about the EU’s agency for gender equality

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  • Gender equality in the forestry sector – a Swedish initiative pioneering sustainable change

    … in the forest sector but also in other areas. We need more gender equality in many industries. -- County Governor … of this initiative lies in its commitment to embedding gender equality deeply within the Swedish forestry sector. By challenging and reshaping traditional gender norms, the project aims to catalyse a shift towards a …

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    Sweden
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  • Environmental Foundation – green skills, bright futures: elevating gender equality in Austria’s labour market

    … in the training activities. Counselling. Labour market and gender equality experts support the trainees throughout the … for instance, promoting professional skills, questioning gender-specific divisions of labour and addressing challenges such as care responsibilities. Gender-sensitive teaching and learning materials. These …

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    Austria
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    • Employment
    • Environment and climate change
  • Milan Gender Atlas – a manual for a more inclusive city

    … Observing the urban context from the point of view of gender opens up horizons of interpretation that are certainly … and Azzurra Muzzonigro, Sex and the City The Milan Gender Atlas marked an innovative step in urban planning by intertwining gender studies with city design. Implemented by the …

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    Italy
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    • Environment and climate change
    • Regional policy
  • Biodiversity Foundation spearheads gender mainstreaming in Spain’s ecological transition

    … resilient, and inclusive. -- Guide to include the gender perspective in the projects developed by actors with … Challenge, constitutes a key pillar of the integration of gender mainstreaming within the European Green Deal’s focus areas. With its objectives centred on embedding gender equality as a transversal principle in ecological …

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  • Making women visible – Spanish database and report on women’s green and rural entrepreneurship

    … women’s entrepreneurship in rural areas report Led by the Gender Equality Unit of Spain’s Ministry for the Ecologic … and rural business endeavours. It aims to refine gender-sensitive statistical data and enrich insights into … and the Spanish just transition strategy. It considers gender equality crucial in statistics and research, an …

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  • Strategic guide – How to integrate the gender perspective into all activities funded by the Spanish plan for recovery, transformation and resilience

    … Gender equality in Spanish Recovery, Transformation and … Spain has initiated a significant effort to integrate gender equality into its environmental policies through the … funds designated for environmental projects incorporate gender perspectives effectively. The guide operates within …

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  • Gender Equality Action Plans

    … What are gender equality action plans? Gender equality action plans are gender mainstreaming tools that outline the specific actions …

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  • UN Gender Equality Working Group meeting

    … EIGE joins the UN Gender Equality Working Group, an internal mechanism among UN agencies dedicated to advance gender equality and women's rights through policy and advocacy. EIGE's Gender Statistics Database Officer, Ligia Nobrega, …

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  • How setting gender-sensitive targets can boost climate action

    … Addressing the gender impacts of climate policy is vital for the EU to … eco crises. A new toolkit developed by EIGE, the EU’s gender equality agency, recognises this imbalance and offers … inclusivity, EIGE is launching its innovative GREENA (Gender-Responsive Evaluation for an Environmental and …

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  • Gender equality in the European Parliament and in national parliaments in the European Union: 2023 state of play

    … This report assesses the state of gender equality in the European Parliament and in national parliaments in the European Union (EU). Achieving gender-sensitive parliaments requires prioritising gender equality as a social, political and economic objective …

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  • The European Institute of Gender Equality’s role in supporting the implementation of the Istanbul Convention

    … in State Parties’ legislation.  The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is an independent centre and the primary source for information on gender equality in the European Union. EIGE provides research, collects, and analyses data on gender equality with an intersectional perspective.  EIGE …

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  • 2023 Data Collection on Gender-sensitive Parliaments – Methodological report

    … approach adopted by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) in its 2023 data collection for the assessment of the gender sensitivity of the European Parliament and national …

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  • Green transition

    … it also presents unique opportunities for promoting gender equality within the green transition towards an … and society that is both environmentally sustainable and gender-inclusive. Sub-themes Policy Integration and Gender-Sensitive Approaches Encouraging gender-responsive …

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  • Specific objective vii. Enhancing the protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution

    … policy affect the scenic value of the protected landscape? Gender considerations Ecosystem services are gendered [1] by … access to resources, and gendered institutions. Meanwhile, gender roles include different responsibilities, priorities, … Two main dimensions must be considered: exposure and sensitivity (related to biological or social factors). …

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  • How can gender-responsive evaluations contribute to a sustainable future for all?

    … A gender-responsive evaluation for a sustainable future for all … the evaluation process to recognise the importance of a gender-equal green transition that is just and fair for today and for future generations. Responsiveness to gender equality and environmental sustainability, aiming for …

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    Toolkit page
  • Are You Ready for the European Parliament Elections 2024? Take the Gender Equality Quiz!

    … Europeans.  But before you vote, have you considered gender equality?  Did you know that some EU countries have legislated gender quotas for European Parliament election candidates … abuse and hatred? Stay informed and up-to-date with our Gender Equality Quiz!  We'll be sharing fascinating questions …

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  • Example - Area 5

    … parliament complies with its SYMBOLIC function Domain 1: Gender-sensitive organisation of parliament spaces Measures … private facilities for breastfeeding and women’s and gender-neutral toilets. Include reasonable accommodations for … official policies or procedures to enhance the gender-sensitivity of physical spaces. These policies can aim to: …

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