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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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2 gender statistics indicators found

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Gender Statistics Database
  • Gender awareness-raising

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    Method/Tool
  • Equal Opportunities on the Threshold of Czech Households

    … forms of discrimination on grounds of nationality and gender and in relation to their work experiences of unpaid … framework of the family that reflects traditional gender stereotyped attitudes and practice in the division of … and bad working conditions, and to increase the sensitivity of society and policy makers to this issue, About …

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    Good practice
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    Czechia
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    • Poverty
  • Rape Crisis Network

    … A secure online database on gender-based violence There is a growing recognition of the … to commission services relating to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) … for the future of the database.   Irish strategy on gender-based violence   Over the last two decades Ireland has …

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    Ireland
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    • Health
    • Violence
  • The Gender Perspective in Research and Teaching Award

    … Integrating a gender perspective in research and teaching: an award … by the University of Santiago de Compostela Since 2010, a gender perspective award is being organised on an annual … and teaching practices that stand out for integrating a gender dimension. Six prizes are awarded annually: three for …

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    Spain
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    • Research
  • Council election strategy for Siuliai University Council election

    … Plan were developed within INTEGER in order to encourage a gender-balanced representation of the Council. Several … as loyalty to the university and commitment to implement gender equality at the university. As a result of these … sciences savvy when it comes to gender issues, gender sensitivity and equality. Capacity building, competence …

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    Lithuania
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    • Research
  • AKKA leadership programme

    … leadership positions In 2004, Lund University launched a gender-integrated leadership programme (AKKA). Within this … characteristics. The AKKA programme aims at raising gender knowledge and awareness, and providing methods and … for structural change in order to achieve sustainable gender equality. From 2004 to 2014, five AKKA programmes have …

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    Sweden
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    • Research
  • What is gender mainstreaming

    … Gender mainstreaming has been embraced internationally as a strategy towards realising gender equality. It involves the integration of a gender perspective into the preparation, design, …

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  • Looking at the Victims’ Rights Directive through a gender lens

    … When EIGE put on its gender glasses to analyse the Victims’ Rights Directive from the point of view of victims of gender-based violence and their access to justice, it found … Directive determines which provisions benefit victims of gender-based violence, as well as those that can be …

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  • All the essential gender terms now in one place!

    … you feel a need to double-check the difference between “ gender balance ” and “ gender parity ”? Are you looking for an easy-to-use tool … all these words are explained? Now you can access all gender terms and concepts in one place. EIGE’s online Gender …

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  • Senior Officer - Gender-based Violence

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … view to establishing a reserve list for a Senior Officer – Gender Based Violence (GBV). The registration of applications … envisaged to contribute and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute collects …

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  • Research Officer – Gender Based Violence (GBV)

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) [1] is organising a call for … a reserve list for the post of Research Officer – Gender Based Violence (GBV). The registration of applications … to contribute to, and strengthen, the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses …

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  • Gender audit

    … What is gender audit? A gender audit is a tool to assess and check the institutionalisation of gender equality into organisations, including in their … proceedings and budgets [1]. Definition and purpose Gender audits allow organisations ‘to set their own houses in …

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  • Gender planning

    … What is gender planning?  Mainstreaming a gender perspective into policies, programmes and projects … into consideration at all stages of the policy cycle. Gender planning refers to the process of planning and …

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  • Researcher/Analyst

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

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  • Making gender equality a priority in research institutions

    … of changes to the way they operate if they are to make gender equality a reality. In cooperation with the European … decision-making approaches and harassment policies from a gender perspective is a good way to start. These changes will lead to a more gender-aware organisational culture and working environment, …

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  • Struggling to understand the difference between gender-bias and gender-blindness? Look no further!

    … EIGE’s EU-wide online Gender Equality Glossary and Thesaurus will soon house essential gender-related terms all in one place. You will be able to find over 350 accurate, up-to-date and gender-sensitive definitions. The Glossary and Thesaurus is a …

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  • Poverty

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Poverty is both a cause and an … and inadequate housing; and unsafe environments. Gender differences and inequalities between women and men are … . When considering the specificities of poverty from a gender perspective, it is important to begin by disentangling …

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  • Research Officer

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) [1] is organising a call for … to contribute to, 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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  • Measuring Gender-Sensitivity: a tool for national Parliaments

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a low-value … for developing a proposal on a methodology to analyse gender sensitivity in the context of Parliamentary decision-making. …

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