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Definition of gender statistics

Statistics that adequately reflect differences and inequalities in the situation of women and men in all areas of life. 

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  • Gender balance in business and finance

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) monitors the gender balance among key decision-makers biannually for the … overview of the 2024 status and current trends related to gender balance among key decision-makers in listed …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Why More Women on Company Boards Is Good For Business

    … New EIGE evidence reveals gains and gaps in gender balance in business and finance As we come towards the … Month, our final check point is looking at the state of gender balance on company boards.   EIGE Director Carlien … societies and should have half the say in shaping it.  The Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, in particular, …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Monitoring EU gender equality commitments through an intersectional lens

    … The European Commission’s 2020–2025 gender equality strategy (henceforth, the strategy) provides … the current basis for coordinated action towards a gender-equal Europe. The strategy pursues a dual approach … various forms of discrimination 2 . When producing gender statistics, it is important to keep in mind that neither …

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  • DG EMPL Discussion on Child Penalties

    … EIGE's Gender Equality and Statistics Researcher, Lina Salanauskaite, joins a seminar …

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  • 11th Conference of the European Survey Research Association (ESRA)

    … These include non-probability surveys, measuring sex and gender identity, constructing composite indices by combining …

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  • Family-friendly policies hold the key to unlocking Europe’s hidden talent pool

    … return if quality care services were available 2 . These statistics represent an economic fault line, depriving our … through better working conditions and training Promote gender equality by encouraging a fairer distribution of care … ageing societies is a structural inefficiency – not just a gender equality issue. Putting care at the top of the policy …

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  • Mutual Learning Programme (MLP) in Gender Equality

    … EIGE’s Expert Gender Statistics, Ligia Nobrega, and EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming SNE, Alexandra Sipos, take part in the …

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  • Gender-sensitive parliaments strengthen our democracies

    … Majlis) sharing the Agency’s latest data and insights on gender-sensitive parliaments. Dear colleagues, It’s my … for this opportunity to present my Agency’s evidence on  gender-sensitive parliaments . Evidence which  truly matters … European elections. My Agency’s evidence from the  Gender Statistics Database showed that it was the first  European …

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  • Index 2025 consultation with Member States: Measuring gender equality for a fair and just Europe

    … 29 April, 30 April, and 6 May 2025, to present the updated Gender Equality Index methodology and engage Member States in … societal and technological changes continue to reshape the gender equality landscape, EIGE is reviewing the Index to … researchers and attended by representatives from national gender equality bodies and statistical offices. …

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  • Webinar on the future conclusions of CSW69 and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on the occasion of its 30th anniversary

    … EIGE's Gender Equality and Statistics Researcher, Lina Salanauskaite, presents key … an online webinar organised by Equinet’s Working Group on Gender Equality. Sharing insights from two forthcoming EIGE … which marks milestones and explores opportunities for gender equality in the EU, and the Report on Institutional …

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  • The power of administrative data in combating gender-based violence 

    … To address gender-based violence (GBV) across the EU, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is helping to standardise and enhance … a complete picture is needed, which includes official statistics, administrative data, and survey findings on …

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  • Informal Meeting of Equality Ministers under the Polish Presidency

    … EIGE's director, Carlien Scheele, and Research and Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde, attend the Informal EPSCO Council in Warsaw, dedicated to gender equality. Ministers will discuss key challenges and … the role of men and boys as allies and beneficiaries of gender equality. …

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  • Gender balance in politics: November 2024

    … at all territorial levels often fails to reflect the gender diversity of the population they represent. The … a decline in the representation of women. Progress towards gender balance in political representation and … and local councils).  The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) regularly monitors the situation in …

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  • EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights: What you need to know

    … the European Commission's new, ambitious plan to advance gender equality across Europe. It builds on past achievements and paves the way for a post-2025 Gender Equality Strategy. The roadmap reinforces commitments … roadmap. Here’s how: Data & Research: EIGE provides gender statistics and policy analysis to guide evidence-based …

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  • Sounding the alarm: turning crisis into change for victims of gender-based violence

    … look at how we can better protect and empower victims of gender-based and domestic violence. On 25 March EIGE Director … actors who use their expertise and energy to tackle gender-based and domestic violence. And with the EU’s Roadmap … violence. We need every piece of the puzzle: official statistics, administrative data collection and disclosed …

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  • Presentation at the European Employment and Social Rights Forum

    … EIGE's Gender Equality and Statistics researcher, Lina Salanauskaite, joins the European … Rights Forum, presenting ''A link not to be missed: how gender stereotypes and unpaid care shape pensions and …

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  • Eurostat Working Group on Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics

    … EIGE's gender-based violnece team leader, Cristina Fabre, and EIGE’s gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, attend … the Eurostat Working Group on Crime and Criminal Justice Statistics, where present the latest Violence Against Women …

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  • Tools for change: achieving gender-sensitive parliaments

    … Scheele delivered an address to DG PERSONNEL on how gender sensitive parliaments are a gateway to gender equality. Dear colleagues, Thank you for this … turning point. Our Agency’s evidence from the Gender Statistics Database showed that the 2024 elections were the …

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  • The promotion of gender equality in EU Member States needs more resources and wider use of gender mainstreaming

    … national structures and processes for the promotion of gender equality) are crucial to progress in achieving gender equality. EIGE has established a system for the … the situation in May 2024 is published on EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database . This data talk article presents key …

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  • EU Member States need to strengthen institutional mechanisms for the promotion of gender equality

    … Advancements in gender equality happen with concerted and committed action by … processes – ‘institutional mechanisms’ – in ensuring that gender equality goals are at the forefront of policy. EIGE … the situation in May 2024 is published in EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database . This data talk article provides key …

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