… 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 …
… the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) promotes gender equality. National plans should include: Evidence of … Figures for the amount of money that will be allocated to gender mainstreaming and specific measures to promote gender equality System to monitor and evaluate progress on …
… that they can continue to engage in their work Dismantling gender stereotypes and ideas about traditional gender roles could encourage more men to pick up their fair … job losses in relation to Covid-19. For more information Gender equality and the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 …
… However, other factors may also be at play, including gender differences in behaviour that affects health, such as … menopause or to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. Clinical trials for new vaccines must … and men would help to better serve their individual health needs. Increasing the representation of women in health …
… Labour Force Survey (2018) What policymakers need to know Gender mainstreaming in crisis situations is crucial to … It is important to take into account the following: Gender segregation in the labour market leads to different … jobs in the EU. It is crucial to consult women and have gender-balance in decision-making during crisis situations …
… the virus. Extra challenges for public transport users Our Gender Equality Index findings show that women rely much more … own lives. Policy measures must consider the different needs of women and men The response from policymakers must … more information about the coronavirus pandemic from a gender perspective. Follow EIGE on Facebook , Twitter and …
… The EU’s overarching gender equality commitments and measures have rarely … in the European Commission’s strategic engagement for gender equality 2016-2019 or in the Council of the EU’s pact … EU has limited competence to tackle the broad variety of gender equality policies within media organisations …
… Gender equality is one of the fundamental values of the … itself to a dual approach, which involves ‘mainstreaming a gender perspective in all policies, while also implementing … of the differences between the conditions, situations and needs of women and men in all policies and actions’ (2)) is …
… Gender stereotypes and socioeconomic inequalities continue to … within the EU. To date, important unmet mental health needs of women and men persist, and access to sexual and … medical research, this area has historically shown limited gender sensitivity. An important step forward in this respect …
… Since 2013, the EU has made several commitments to address gender equality issues in education and training. The Strategic Engagement for Gender Equality 2016-2019 highlighted the need to address … careers. In 2015, the EU called for action to tackle gender stereotypes and ensure that teachers are trained to …
… A new vision for a gender-equal Europe was announced today by Vera Jourova, … Commissioner for Equality, when they unveiled the EU’s Gender Equality Strategy 2020 - 2025. Priorities include … given a clear road map to make the changes that Europe needs” said Carlien Scheele, Director of the European …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … to contribute to, and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. The Institute collects and analyses … in exclusion. To be invited for an interview an applicant needs to receive at least 65% of the highest possible scores …
… her term as the new Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). She takes over from Virginija … to cement EIGE's position as the EU's knowledge centre on gender equality by deepening collaboration with other … always relevant. From the economy to climate change, EIGE needs to show who is affected, how, and what policymakers can …
… Today in Vilnius, Lithuania, EU leaders on gender equality are marking a decade since the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) opened its doors. Senior EU figures … to help policymakers take women and men's different needs into consideration. In 2020, EIGE will release a gender …
… This paper looks at how gender equality and women’s empowerment are considered in the … nationals through education and training. Embedding a gender equality perspective in all policy sectors, including … of policies and measures that respond to the distinct needs and interests of diverse groups of women and men …
… Health policy needs to adequately explore and address the combination of … An understanding of the interaction between sex and gender in the development and management of health can be …
… secure steady, well-paid jobs to avoid social exclusion. Gender equality in education is focused on gender-based choices across study fields, gender stereotypes and gender differences in …
… practices on integration. A new study from EIGE provides a gender analysis of policies on education and training of … can adjust policies and measures to target the different needs of women and men migrants and enable their contribution … harness the potential of migrant women and men through gender-sensitive policymaking. For more information, please …
… “The ageing population of the EU brings new challenges for gender equality as women continue to be the main providers of … States and are missing from EU targets. When it comes to gender equality and climate change, although women are more … on security and border control as opposed to the specific needs of migrants. Women require gender-sensitive measures …
… Main findings The EU keeps moving towards gender equality at a snail’s pace. While the Gender Equality Index score for the EU rose from 66.2 points … with disabilities (8 % and 7 % respectively) report unmet needs for medical examinations. While no comparable data is …