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Definition of gender roles

Social and behavioural norms which, within a specific culture, are widely considered to be socially appropriate for individuals of a specific sex. 

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  • Steps 2 and 3. Identifying and developing possible work-life balance interventions

    … an extensive list of possible actions. Considering the gender dimensions of these potential areas allows the … EU Funds to address complex, interrelated challenges to gender inequality and develop more holistic solutions. Step … in SMEs to promote changes in the traditional gender roles of women (as care-givers) and men (as breadwinners). …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Examples of integrating gender equality as a horizontal principle in policy objectives and specific objectives

    … Hypothetical case study: addressing identified gender equality gaps in an OP In southern Europe, a fictional … and survival. This monitoring contributed to correcting gender biases during programme implementation. For example, … businesses than female-owned start-ups. A better, more gender-aware selection process contributed to advancing the …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Checklist for putting the horizontal principle of gender equality into practice in Operational Programmes

    … of its results.   Checklist with questions on gender equality Does the strategy build on a gender-sensitive context analysis connected to the policy … – will be addressed as targets of communications? Can the roles that women and/or men play in the Member State …

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  • Step 4. Draw conclusions

    … Based on the data gathered, the gender inequalities and underlying causes identified, and the … effective programmes and projects. It is important to link gender inequalities and needs to national and sub-national … the intervention because of the sex of or the gender roles attributed to men and women. Key questions to ask …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Step 2. Identify existing gender inequalities and their underlying causes

    … of the target group, it is important to identify existing gender inequalities and the reasons why they exist. Use the … What services might support different people in these roles and enhance their well-being? Questions specific to … and expand employment opportunities? Is there a need for gender capacity development for programme authorities and …

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  • Étape 2 — Recenser les inégalités de genre existantes et leurs causes sous-jacentes

    … de plus amples informations, voir: https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/toolkits/gender-impact-asse… …

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  • Tool 5: Defining partnerships and multilevel governance – identifying relevant partners, the role of gender experts and the composition of monitoring committees

    … to ensure: that relevant actors, especially those with gender expertise, are included in EU Funds' programming and … and implementation of EU Funds' programmes integrate gender analysis in their practice. EU Funds' partners guide … Explanatory Memorandum). Including actors relevant from a gender perspective, particularly those with expertise, in …

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  • Gender budgeting as a way of promoting accountability and transparency in public finance planning and management

    … What does this mean? An important part of gender budgeting is analysing the impact of budgets on women and men. This makes gender budgeting key to monitoring how public budgets are working towards meeting a country’s gender equality goals. Gender budgeting is “a mechanism for …

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  • La budgétisation sensible au genre comme moyen de promouvoir la responsabilité et la transparence dans la planification et la gestion des finances publiques

    … savoir plus, voir: https://wbg.org.uk/ [3] EIGE (2017), «Gender budgeting» (Budgétisation sensible au genre), EIGE, … disponible à l’adresse suivante: https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/methods-tools/gender-budget… [4] Pour en savoir plus, voir:: …

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  • What does gender budgeting involve in practice?

    … Starting with gender budget analysis Gender budget analysis is a key part of gender budgeting [1] … stakeholders. These different actors play complementary roles that contribute to the full implementation of gender …

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  • En quoi consiste la budgétisation sensible au genre dans la pratique

    … la manière de Fonds de l’UE. Conceptual framework of gender budgeting La budgétisation sensible au genre passe par …

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  • Seconded national expert - gender-based violence

    …   The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] invites applications with a view to … a reserve list for Seconded National Expert (SNE) – Gender-Based Violence. The registration of applications will … to contribute to, and strengthen, the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses …

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  • Seconded national expert - statistics

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] invites applications with a view to … with specific objectives related to 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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  • Improving legal responses to counter femicide

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality, the regulatory agency of the European Union, … ensure their access to reparation. The study will apply a gender-sensitive and victim-centred approach and will also …

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  • The EU is inching towards comparable data on intimate partner violence

    … it a unique data source.  Further information    EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database: 13 indicators on intimate partner …

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  • Seconded National Expert - Gender Mainstreaming

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) invites applications with a view to … a reserve list for Seconded National Experts (SNEs) – Gender Mainstreaming. The registration of applications will … with specific objectives related to the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute collects …

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  • Seconded National Expert – Gender-based violence

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) [1] invites applications with a view … a reserve list for Seconded National Experts (SNEs) – Gender-based violence. The registration of applications will … with specific objectives related to the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute collects …

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  • EIGE’s gender budgeting toolkit: This is how the EU Funds can speed up gender equality

    … full potential. This is why the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has released a step-by-step toolkit to … working with EU Funds better fit their programmes to the gender equality goals of the EU and its Member States. Gender … to make the connection between time use, multiple care roles and EU Funds interventions, allowing a better …

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  • Advancing work–life balance with EU Funds. A model for integrated gender-responsive interventions

    … This report proposes a model to advance gender equality in Member States by transforming roles and responsibilities in care work. The model supports innovative practice and gender analysis to realise the potential of the European …

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  • Covid-19 and gender-based violence

    … disaster plan in place to deal with the increased risk of gender-based violence during a pandemic. This lack of … exposed overall shaky support systems for victims of gender-based violence. What policymakers need to know Women … clearly shows that the prevalence and severity of gender-based violence is exacerbated in times of crisis. The …

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