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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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  • Area 1: Women and men have equal opportunities to ENTER the parliament

    … Electoral system and gender quotas From neutral to gendered citizenship – France: … International IDEA Handbook Series, Stockholm. Electoral gender quotas – Spain: Quotas that work In 2007, Spain … elected. Source : EIGE’s collection of good practices on gender mainstreaming (political decision-making) Electoral …

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  • References and resources

    … of Women’s Representation in Parliament and the Passing of Gender Sensitive Policies .  Barnes A. and Munn-Rivard L. (2012). Gender-sensitive Parliaments . 1. Advancement in the … Women’s Interests through Representative Claims . Gender & Politics, 10 (2014), pp. 149 –174.  Childs, S. and …

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  • Glossary of terms

    … schemes, part-time, remote working/tele-working. Gender Equality Training (GET) : Is a ‘tool, strategy, and … to effect individual and collective transformation towards gender equality through consciousness raising, empowering … skill development'. It is an important component of the gender-mainstreaming strategy, and is recognised as such by …

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  • Who is the tool for?

    … for parliaments; it supports the assessment of the gender-sensitivity of elected bodies at regional, national, … procedures and outputs of the assembly respect and promote gender equality. All internal staff, including administrative … from the assessment, which highlights areas in which gender equality can be improved. The users of the data …

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  • Procurement Officer

    … 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 Institute collects … appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange …

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  • Seconded National Expert (SNE) – 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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  • Women and men in a digital Europe

    … to deal with security, justice, fundamental rights and gender equality. The agencies work on a wide range of …

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  • Seconded national expert - gender mainstreaming

    … APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[ 1 ] invites applications with a view … 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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  • Joint Statement of Heads of JHA agencies: Zero tolerance for sexual harassment

    … commit to zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. We cannot and will … fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of … Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender equality and equal treatment. They constitute …

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  • Gender Equality Index 2017: We cannot be silent about violence

    … against women is both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality. In societies that tolerate violence, fail … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). In light of recent allegations in the … also need to be engaged in violence prevention because gender equality is everyone’s responsibility”, said Vilija …

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  • Education is key for breaking gender stereotypes

    … Gender related challenges in the education system are an … and boys tend to choose subjects according to traditional gender roles. This is one of the findings of new research by the …

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  • Seconded National Expert (SNE) - Gender Mainstreaming

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[ 1 ] invites applications with a view … 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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  • Index conference 2017

    … Explore Gender Equality Index 2017 online The conference will provide … and practitioners to discuss the findings of the Gender Equality Index. We will look at recent trends and seek solutions to gender inequalities in the current political and economic …

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  • Gender budgeting

    … What is Gender Budgeting? Gender budgeting is a strategy to achieve equality between … among the target group, taking into account their gendered roles; the challenges and barriers faced by those in the …

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  • EU signs the Istanbul Convention

    … women and men and is one of the strongest expressions of gender inequality. “ The elimination of violence against … Director.  In this context, the European Institute for Gender Equality has been strongly supporting the EU and the … more effective strategies. Learn more about EIGE's work on gender-based violence . Photo (C): Council of Europe …

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  • Gender stakeholder consultation

    … What is gender stakeholder consultation? Gender stakeholder consultation promotes the participation of … are reflected in policies, programmes and projects. Gender stakeholder consultation is the process of engaging …

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  • Sex-disaggregated data

    … Any data on individuals broken down by sex. Gender statistics rely on these sex-disaggregated data and … the lives of women and men and policy issues relating to gender. Data collected and tabulated separately for women and … used in data production are conceived to reflect gender roles, relations and inequalities in society.  Check out …

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  • Gender statistics and indicators

    … What are gender statistics and indicators? This briefing introduces gender statistics and indicators and explains why they are … in access to income and resources and the impact of gender roles and relations in the household. In this case, …

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  • Seconded National Experts (SNEs) – Gender Mainstreaming /Gender Responsive Budgeting

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[ 1 ] invites applications with a view … a reserve list for Seconded National Experts (SNEs) – Gender Mainstreaming /Gender Responsive Budgeting. The registration of applications …

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  • Cyber violence against women

    … The VAW/DV directive also tasks the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) with supporting Member States with … incitement to hatred or violence on the basis of sex or gender identity using ICT in the previous 12 months, by sex … brief This policy brief by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) aims to support platforms by providing …

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