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.
… half of us are being held back? The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is launching the first Gender Equality Index for the European Union. ‘ The Gender Equality Index shows differences in outcomes between …
… a sustainable and effective response to climate change, a gender approach and gender-sensitive indicators must be an integral part of all … and the Environment . It is the first EU-wide report on gender equality and climate change which provides comparable …
… Europe Read more about female genital mutilation in EIGE’s Gender Equality Glossary and Thesaurus Female genital … Some Member States have seen an increase in this form of gender-based violence due to migration of people from … FGM, the EU needs a comprehensive strategy, based on a gender-sensitive and human-rights approach, which empowers …
… The general objective of the project is to enhance gender equality in the EU policy area of research by … providing policy makers with information on implementing gender sensitive policies in research institutions and by … with sound methodological guidelines for mainstreaming gender in administration, achieving structural …
… city of Vantaa in Finland has provided basic training on gender equality for its staff (directors, experts, planners, … in service delivery, for example on how to develop gender sensitiveness. The provision of hands-on, tailored training and support on specific gender mainstreaming methods and practices (e.g. gender …
… In brief Finland introduced training in gender mainstreaming for officials in all its national … the specific, and involved setting up working groups for gender equality in the ministries. In phase 1, seminars were … from EU support which overcame budget restrictions. Gender mainstreaming still an issue Even though Finland …
… work and family life is a core element of the DGB’s gender policy. The focus is on raising awareness about … the reconciliation of family and work, and hence improving gender equality. Works councils and staff councils with an …
… change company culture about parental leave as a goal of gender equality. They are also a good example of cooperation … to involve men more actively in the process of creating gender equality. Twelve workshops were conducted, each … be concluded that there have been two main outcomes on gender equality twofold. Firstly the workshops provided the …
… In brief Gender imbalances permeate the Romanian media landscape. Gender stereotypes, influenced by advertising, are … the media, and media organisations pay little attention to gender. In fact women play a subordinate role in public life …
… applicants were in the service sector. Narrowing the gender gap in business The Women Entrepreneurs’ Loan … was initiated in 2011 as part of the National Policy for Gender Equality 2011-2015, which addresses the unfavourable … and financial viability, the reality of the input data, sensitivity, etc. are also analysed. The number of …
… Gender Impact Assessment is an ex-ante evaluation, analysis … law, policy or programme reduce, maintain or increase the gender inequalities between women and men? The European Commission defines gender impact assessment as follows: “Gender impact …
… What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is procurement that promotes gender equality through the goods, services or works being …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Agriculture is one of the most … self-sufficient farming, organic farming etc.). From a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between … by around 2% of all EU farm holders, regardless of gender. In 2013, women represented 24% of EU farm holders in …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Culture can be defined as the … etc.), entertainment, media and e-culture platforms. Gender aspects are relevant both in relation to the broad … United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The promotion of gender equality and the combat against gender discrimination …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The Digital Agenda for Europe was … information and communications technology. In both cases, gender has particular relevance. In terms of economic growth, … and social achievement – is still blocked by persistent gender inequalities. First of all, there is a gender divide …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one of … of economic policy coordination. Within this context, gender is considered a relevant factor to overcome economic … for the recovery of the European economy. The promotion of gender equality will unleash the talents and capacities of …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic … has been recently acknowledged that energy policy is not gender neutral. Achieving gender equality in the field of … was launched in 2007 to emphasise the importance of gendersensitivity in energy as one of the five priority areas of …