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

    … through better working conditions and training Promote gender equality by encouraging a fairer distribution of care … parental leave, especially for men and those in senior roles. In fact, EIGE's evidence proves that when childcare is … ageing societies is a structural inefficiency – not just a gender equality issue. Putting care at the top of the policy …

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  • Womenpreneur visit to EIGE

    … to learn firsthand about EIGE’s role in promoting gender equality across the EU. Through engaging discussions, … institutions and empower them to become future leaders in gender equality. …

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  • Gender-sensitive parliaments strengthen our democracies

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  • Algorithms and accountability: rewiring artificial intelligence for gender equality

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

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  • Informal Meeting of Equality Ministers under the Polish Presidency

    … 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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  • Addressing gender-based violence in migration: How to strengthen national action plans on Women, Peace and Security across the EU

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

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  • How can we accelerate action for gender equality?

    … on everyone to step forward and help #AccelerateAction for gender equality. At the current rate of progress , it will … more or less 60 years from now for Europe to reach full gender equality. That’s far too long. And has been for too … women at a higher risk of poverty. In decision-making roles, gender inequalities are stark, particularly in …

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  • Tools for change: achieving gender-sensitive parliaments

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

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  • Introducing the latest Gender Equality Index thematic focus: a vital reminder to end violence against women

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  • Gender Equality Index 2024: Tackling violence against women, tackling gender inequalities

    … The latest edition of the Gender Equality Index, the 2024 edition, highlights the fact … they not only occur against the backdrop of long-standing gender equality issues such as violence against women but also make gender equality a more relevant and pressing issue than …

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  • Gender Equality Forum 2024: Chair Statement

    … protect our Union of Equality more than ever before. The Gender Equality Forum 2024 proved that no one in our … our momentum going from now until we reconvene for the Gender Equality Forum 2026.   Forum facts Two days 18 … the new year and the Chair Statement following my Agency’s Gender Equality Forum 2024 I want to begin by sharing my …

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  • 2025: Not settling and not giving up

    … of you here, along with the many actors and advocates for gender equality who attended the Gender Equality Forum in Brussels last month – it truly gave … policymaking at EU and Member State levels. One of our key roles is  supporting the rotating Presidencies of the Council …

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  • Tackling cyber violence against women and girls: The role of digital platforms

    … girls (CVAWG) occurs as part of the broader continuum of gender-based violence (GBV), which is embedded in persisting … power structures. This brief by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) aims to support digital and social …

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  • Gender Equality Forum 2024: Building an inclusive Europe together

    … Director Carlien Scheele opens the Agency’s second Gender Equality Forum on 10 December 2024 at The EGG in … be more dedicated and disciplined in working together for gender equality. Dear participants of the Forum, A very good … whether in the labour market, public spaces, or leadership roles? How do we loosen rigid gender roles and expectations …

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    … EIGE’s Team Leader of Gender Based Violence, Cristina Fabre, discusses with …

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    … EIGE’s Team Leader of Gender Based Violence, Cristina Fabre with the assistance of …

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