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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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  • Regional organizations as accelerators of gender parity in national politics

    … the side-event "Regional organizations as accelerators of gender parity in national politics" at the 70th session of … of regional organisations in promoting the achievement of gender parity in decison-making across all levels of public …

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  • High-level Breakfast with stakeholders

    … EIGE hosts an annual breakfast conversation on Gender Equality in the EU and the role of gender stereotypes. The event gathers Ambassadors of the EU …

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  • Webinar: Launching the EU-wide guidelines on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification

    … recording launching the updated EU-wide guidelines on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification.    This … guidelines is developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) and the European Commission, in the … are structured as a practical step-by-step toolkit on gender-neutral job evaluation and classification. What you …

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  • Efficiency at what cost? Gender equality in the era of automated decision-making

    … in a high-level debate hosted by Christian Veske, Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner of Estonia, … the importance of strong, resilient economies. But from a gender equality perspective, automated decision-making … preventing discrimination. The AI Act helps clarify these roles. It is not perfect –  and its implementation is still …

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  • Security

    … Gender equality is vital to our shared security. Yet there are still too few women in leadership roles. The EU supports inclusive security. But gender gaps remain in the armed forces and emergency …

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  • Gender stereotypes

    … to thrive. Women dominate early childhood education roles 95% of early childhood teachers in the EU are women, … Make dismantling stereotypes a key part of the post-2025 Gender Equality Strategy. Support women in STEM and politics, … This unequal intensity of unpaid care reflects deep‑rooted gender norms. It reduces women’s time for paid work and …

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  • Head of Unit - Outreach and Engagement

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

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  • Facing the evidence in 2026

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  • A final round up of gender equality in action for 2025

    … we’ve been up to… This year marked a major shift for the  Gender Equality Index . For the first time since 2013, the … with a refreshed methodology. Work patterns, caring roles and digitalisation have transformed – and continue to … we published significant research across  migration ,  gender stereotypes ,  legal protection,   foresight and  …

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  • EU-GBV Survey Online Info Session

    … EIGE’s gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, takes …

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  • Gender Equality Index 2025: Questions and answers from the sessions

    … Why does the European Institute for Gender Equality promote a view of inequality for women in the … compared to 32% of men, representing one of the largest gender gaps among EU Member States. Additionally, … images and are frequently depicted in empowering roles, further reinforcing these stereotypes (Y. Chen et al., …

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  • The Gender Equality Index 2025: Sharper data for a changing world - Methodology update explained

    … Europe has evolved since the Gender Equality Index launched in 2013. So have the jobs we … this refresh helps ensure the Index continues to capture gender equality accurately and consistently across time. …

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  • Out with the old, in with the new

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  • New EU data shows women need to work 15½ months to earn what men make in a year

    … Despite progress across Europe, full gender equality remains at least 50 years away, according to EIGE’s 2025 Gender Equality Index which introduces new indicators and a … is growing, but few reach managerial, ICT or higher-paid roles. And, while parenthood advances men’s career prospects, …

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  • Hit refresh: A new understanding of gender equality in the EU

    … Director Carlien Scheele unpacked the Gender Equality Index 2025 results to the FEMM Committee in … sources, we have a brand-new baseline for understanding gender equality in the EU… Good afternoon chair and members … understanding how digital transitions interact with gender roles, opportunities, and barriers. Another new feature is …

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  • Online violence is real violence: A call for safe spaces

    … And vice versa.  In 2025, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign — led by UN Women — focuses on … share an opinion, or appear in public online.  Online gender-based hate speech can be aggressive, misogynistic and deeply personal. It targets women because of their gender, and frequently intersects with racism, homophobia, …

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  • Paula Soler

    … Paula's background in journalism includes previous roles at Euronews and EUobserver. There, she examined how gender equality shapes Europe’s workforce, welfare, and … data and lived experience, revealing how advancing gender equality can strengthen Europe’s social fabric and …

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  • “The youth will bring a shift” - Five Minutes with Helena Valas, Chair of EIGE’s Management Board

    … we sat with the Chair for a quick-fire tour through gender gaps, political sheroes and giving the floor to the youth… Tackling gender gaps: but where to start? When asked which gender gap she would fix instantly, Helena Valas didn’t miss …

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  • Making it personal: Ireland’s new National Strategy for Women and Girls

    … paradigm for the rest of the EU. Because as it stands, gender equality is Europe’s unfinished promise. Firstly, I … of the strategy is powerful. And it makes the concept of gender equality a reality – not an abstract concept that … and unpaid leave by fathers reinforces traditional gender roles and limits women’s economic opportunities. At my …

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  • Work-Life balance is not just a woman’s issue

    … the 2nd wave from my Agency’s CARE survey, which looks at gender gaps in unpaid care, individual and social activities … public attitudes taken from the 2024 Eurobarometer on  gender stereotypes. You have one opinion that ‘taking … for a favour…) reaffirm perceptions around the expected roles we play in society as women and men. Femininity is  …

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