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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
  • Meeting of the Expert Group on the Implementation of EU Equality Law

    … EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming Team Leader, Helena Morais Maceira, and EIGE's Gender Statistics Database Officer, Ligia Nobrega, attend the … of the Expert Group on the implementation of the EU Equality Law in Brussels. In the context of the transposition …

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  • Experts’ consultation meeting on Beijing Platform for Action +30 and Gender Equality Index update

    … meeting on the Beijing Platform for Action +30 and the Gender Equality Index update.  The year 2025 marks an important … for Action (BPfA), signed in 1995. As the EU agency for gender equality, EIGE works on a comprehensive report on the …

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    Event
  • EIGE Director meets the Committee of the Regions Bureau Rapporteur on Gender Equality

    … Institutional and External Affairs (CIVEX) to discuss gender mainstreaming in the work of the Committee.  …

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  • 2nd Gender and Drugs Symposium – Lisbon addiction side event

    … EIGE’s Gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, joins the 2nd Gender and Drugs Symposium, part of the Lisbon Addictions … Institute (UNICRI), the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and several drug experts from different …

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  • Equinet Gender Equality Working Group meeting

    … EIGE’s Gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, attends the Equinet Gender Equality Working Group meeting to present the key …

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  • Seconded National Expert: Gender-based Violence

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) 1 invites applications with a view to … list for the post of Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The registration of applications …

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  • Director's meetings with interest representatives

    … Director - Social Affairs Department, Business Europe Gender equality in the EU  28 May 2025 Katrin Hugendube, Advocacy … former Executive Director, ILGA Europe Intersectionality, gender equality and broader equality challenges in the EU  …

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  • For events

    … the way for a richer discussion. From there, consider the gender balance of your panels. When taking questions following a talk, keep your language gender-neutral to avoid misgendering. For example, say ‘Can I … Does your event include a session related to gender-equality issues? Is the programme formulated in a …

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  • For social media

    … the language used inclusive? Ensure that your content uses gender-inclusive language. Avoid reinforcing stereotypes. … Check if your social media content reflects a range of gender identities and experiences. This can help avoid … and non-stereotypical manner. Have you promoted gender equality in all messages where applicable? Confirm that your …

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  • For videos

    … creation, consider the following questions. Was there gender balance and diversity in the creative process to … context portray or consider a broader understanding of gender (including non-binary) and additional aspects of … portrayed in the video. Do not limit them based on gender stereotypes. Is there equal screen time for everyone …

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  • For images

    … a message, it is important to avoid perpetuating gender stereotypes that have long been presented in images. … of different roles. This helps to reverse traditional gender norms and expectations. Similarly, if it makes sense … gender stereotypes?’ or ‘Am I supporting gender equality by communicating more inclusive ideas about women …

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  • For written publications

    … sheets, policy briefs and news articles. To strive for a gender-inclusive approach, we recommend that authors with a … Does the topic highlight a trend or issue in which gender inequalities are adequately addressed? If there are … for broader perspectives? Does the language support gender equality and the visibility of women and men in all their …

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  • EIGE launches updated guidance on how to collect gender equality data

    … Agency is publishing “Quality considerations for EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database (2nd edition): evolving trends in producing gender equality data and intersectional perspectives” . It now …

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  • Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2024

    … #safeplaces’, where EIGE’s fresh data on the state of gender equality across the EU is shared and discussed. The workshop focuses on the systemic inequalities such as gender stereotypes, gender roles and expectations, impacting …

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  • Can you find more inclusive language alternatives?

    … Sexist and gender-biased Ambassadors and their wives are invited to attend an after-dinner reception. Gender-neutral Guests are invited to attend an after-dinner reception. Gender-inclusive Ambassadors and their spouses are invited to …

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  • Glossary: terms to expand your knowledge

    … Term Definition Source Gender ‘Social attributes and opportunities associated with … tend to differentiate humans as females or males.’ EIGE Gender discrimination ‘Any distinction, exclusion or … irrespective of their marital status, on the basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental …

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  • Conclusion and key takeaways

    … concepts are likely to have emerged to further strengthen gender equality through language and communication. This is an … are constantly evolving. The importance of promoting gender equality has never been more critical. The rise of …

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  • Communication messages

    … is only one aspect of how we can shape our societies to be gender-equal and more inclusive. Communication is … each other. Thus, we can either overcome or reinforce gender inequalities. In this section, we present a three-step … that you want to communicate? How does it support gender equality and uphold the values of dignity, integrity and …

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  • EIGE experts’ meeting on Institutional mechanisms for gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the EU

    … EIGE's gender mainstreaming experts, Helena Morais Maceira, Elena … its data collection on Institutional Mechanisms for gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the EU (Area H of …

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  • Quality considerations for EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database (2nd edition): Evolving trends in producing gender equality data and intersectional perspectives

    … EIGE's Gender Statistics Database is a comprehensive knowledge centre for gender statistics. Gender statistics measure to what extent equality between women and men is achieved across all areas …

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