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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
  • What is the language inclusivity scale?

    … avoided, considered and adopted to support greater gender equality. Definition of key terms Sexist language : when … and discriminatory language against a particular gender. Gender-neutral language : such language is not …

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    Toolkit page
  • Different approaches to language

    … will have probably come across a number of terms such as gender-sensitive language, gender-transformative language and gender-responsive … in attitude and behaviours, resulting in more gender equality. Footnotes [1] Council of Europe, Guidelines for the …

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  • Getting started

    … about how language and communication can either promote gender equality or perpetuate gender inequalities.  The quiz primarily focuses on scenarios …

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  • Introduction

    … potential for not only supporting but also promoting gender equality. This guide is designed to offer a broad and … to using language and communication effectively to support gender equality. Language and communication constantly evolve …

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    Toolkit page
  • Words Matter: Supporting Gender Equality Through Language and Communication

    … potential for not only supporting but also promoting gender equality. This guide is designed to offer a broad and … to using language and communication effectively to support gender equality. The aim is to strengthen the focus on both …

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    Toolkit
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    Publications
  • Council of Europe 1st Committee of Experts meeting

    … EIGE's gender-based violence SNE, Janine Mc Ginn, sits in the first … Rights and Dignity, which works to promote and protect equality for all, including gender equality, and respect for diversity.  …

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  • EIGE meets the Luxembourgian Minister for gender equality and diversity

    … EIGE's Director, Carlien Scheele, meets the Minister for gender equality and diversity from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, …

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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 … over decision-making. As the gatekeepers of gender equality, parliaments need to ensure that legislation across …

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  • Ex-ante publicity notice for procurement procedure (€60 000.01 – Directive threshold) EIGE’s Report for Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union on cyber violence affecting girls

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a middle-value contract …

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  • Words Matter: Supporting Gender Equality Through Language and Communication

    … potential for not only supporting but also promoting gender equality.  This guide is designed to offer a broad and … to using language and communication effectively to support gender equality.  Language and communication constantly …

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    Publication
  • Gender equality benefits everyone – but it's still 60 years away

    … Members of the European Parliament If you want to reach gender equality faster, here’s how the European Institute for Gender Equality can assist.  …

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  • Power up the gains for gender equality

    … calling for further dedication and commitment for gender equality to make a lasting difference… Good afternoon, dear … committee members. My Agency - the European Institute for Gender Equality – has a strong history of cooperation with …

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  • Despite hopes for progress, European Parliament elections led to a decline in women’s representation

    … thus represented a key opportunity to push further towards gender parity (i.e. 50 % women, 50 % men) ([2]), but the … years) data for between 2004 and 2024 are from EIGE’s  Gender Statistics Database . Only five Member States came … with gender ‘other’. ([2])       See EIGE’s report  Gender equality in the European Parliament and in national …

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  • Return to the labour market after parental leave: A gender analysis

    … However, it can affect employment opportunities and gender equality.  A more balanced uptake of family-related leave … of the opportunities offered by such policies, maintain gender stereotypes and the gender care divide. …

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  • Expert – Gender Based Violence

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1]  is organising a call for applications … to establishing a reserve list for the post of Expert – Gender Based Violence. The registration of applications will …

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  • ICT Officer – Database Management

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1]  is organising a call for applications … envisaged to contribute and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Agency collects …

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  • EIGE visits Denmark

    … meets with representatives of the Ministry in charge of gender equality and representatives of other ministries engaged in … Agency to discuss ways to strengthen mainstreaming the gender perspective into the work of the agency.  …

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  • Presentation of EIGE to FEMM Committee

    … the European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM).  In her speech, Ms Scheele will highlight the key developments and challenges in gender equality in the EU and suggest how the work of the …

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  • High-Level group on Gender Mainstreaming

    … biannual meeting of the Commission's High level group on gender mainstreaming (HLG) which brings together representatives of Member States in charge of gender equality and gender mainstreaming at national level.  During …

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  • Boosting pay transparency through evidence-based, practical guidance and tools on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems

    … the update of existing EU-wide guidelines for employers on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems gender-neutral job evaluation and classification systems to … in the private and public sectors, social partners, gender equality bodies in EU Member States. Important gender …

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