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

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  • EU Network Meeting on the Prevention of Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

    … EIGE’s Gender-Based Violence Researcher, Monica Barbovschi, attends the EU Network meeting on the prevention of gender-based and domestic violence, taking place on 12–13 … on the role of artificial intelligence in preventing gender-based and domestic violence. …

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  • Home, Work, and Beyond: Tackling Gender Stereotypes Across the EU

    … Despite high-level support for equality, stubborn gender stereotypes still steer choices at home, at work and … Equality ? While Nordic countries score strongly on many gender equality indicators, that does not make them immune to … and males are arbitrarily assigned characteristics and roles determined and limited by their gender." Read more Over …

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  • Ex-ante publicity notice for procurement procedure (€60 000.01 – Directive threshold) Breaking barriers, building resilience in the EU: gender equality for a future-ready workforce

    … Description of the contract The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a middle-value contract for a study on gender equality for a future ready workforce supported by … certain conditions (e.g. having more women in managerial roles, work flexibility or access to quality care services) …

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  • To deliver a gender-equal Europe, act more, talk less

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  • Shaped by society. The firm grip of gender stereotypes

    … October 2025, EIGE Director Carlien Scheele puts tackling gender stereotypes for gender equality on the table to Ministers of Equality in an … can be changed.  In fact, the public perceptions of gender roles in the 90s are very different to how we see them today. …

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  • Endorsing the Roadmap for Women’s Rights: A Call to Action

    … Carlien Scheele, participates in the panel 'Achieving a gender-equal society – turning the roadmap’s women’s rights … March 2025. The event highlights the EU’s commitment to a gender-equal society and the roles of EU institutions, national and regional governments, …

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  • From reckoning to reform: gender mainstreaming in the EU

    … On 8 October 2025 Director Carlien Scheele speaks at the ‘Gender Flagship Capitalization Conference – Best Practices & … It is a great pleasure to join you today at the Gender Flagship Capitalisation Conference. I would like to … Beneficiary Authorities for their commitment to making  gender mainstreaming in policy and budgeting a reality across …

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  • Vilnius University Visit to EIGE

    … EIGE introduces its role and activities, highlights the Gender Equality Index 2024 with a focus on Scandinavian countries, and outlines its work on gender-based violence, including the EU-GBV survey and the …

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  • Beijing Platform for Action +30: Impact driver - Marking milestones and opportunities for gender equality in the EU

    … States, the BPfA plays a crucial role in shaping the gender equality policies of the EU and its Member States.    … (‘BPfA + 30’). It reviews the progress made by the EU in gender equality since the previous general BPfA review in … of aggression against Ukraine and ongoing pushback against gender equality. It also includes examples of legal and …

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  • EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence

    … are important for a unified and effective response to gender-based violence across the EU.  The project produces a … Violence against Women and Girls | European Institute for Gender Equality  Cyber Violence against Women and Girls | Key … an EU measurement framework | European Institute for Gender Equality  Tackling cyber violence against women and …

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  • Ex-ante publicity notice for procurement procedure (€60 000.01 – Directive threshold) Breaking barriers, building resilience in the EU: gender equality for a future-ready workforce

    … Contract The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a middle-value contract for a study on gender equality for a future ready workforce supported by … certain conditions (e.g. having more women in managerial roles, work flexibility or access to quality care services) …

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  • Conference on Men and Boys

    … EIGE’s Gender Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde, participates in the EU conference 'Gender Equality: Zooming in on Men and Boys', organised by the Danish Presidency. The conference addresses gender-based challenges and inequalities affecting men and …

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  • The Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology (ESC)

    … EIGE’s Gender-Based Violence Researcher, Monica Barbovschi, joins …

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  • Gender equality: a shield for democracy

    … Why a gender dimension needs integrating from the very start for … more resilient.  “As the only EU agency dedicated to gender equality, we have recently contributed to this … platforms, and better protection for women in public roles,” adds Carlien. The EU gender-based violence survey …

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  • The Beijing Platform for Action: How far have we come 30 years on?

    … down for a brief introduction to how far we've come in key gender equality issues.   A. Women and Poverty   Poverty … ways. From unpaid care burdens to housing insecurity, the gender gap is real and persisting.  But the data we have at … gender gaps in the labour market and leadership roles.  We need to see equal access into education and …

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  • Lithuanian Parliament Working Group on Legislation Related to the Prevention of Sexual Violence

    … EIGE's Gender-Based Violence SNE, Jessica Doyle, attends and … several key issues: the findings of the EU survey on gender-based violence, particularly in relation to sexual violence; the economic and social costs of gender-based violence; and the significance of administrative …

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  • Driving impact for 30 years: How is the Beijing Platform for Action advancing gender equality?

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  • The safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls is not optional. It’s non-negotiable.

    … Focus on Tackling Violence Against Women and Tackling Gender Inequalities. Good afternoon members of the committee, … I believe, to be among the most important data related to gender equality. Gender-based violence (GBV) is both a cause … people think and behave. Gender stereotypes, gender bias, roles and expectations are becoming a troubling norm – …

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  • 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 … children the gap narrows to 11 pp. Traditional gender roles and the unequal sharing of childcare responsibilities, …

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