… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the statistics show. … or colleague. Disclosed violence is only a fraction of the reality. “Violence against women is both a cause and a … monthly newsletter here Image copyright: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com …
… just four points higher than ten years ago, now 66.2 out of 100. The top performing country is Sweden with a score of 82.6, while Greece moved to the bottom with 50 points. The … government policies are matching the specific needs ofwomen and men and whether they are working or not’ said …
… growth and better career opportunities, especially for women. One of the main challenges is that girls and boys tend to choose … according to traditional gender roles. This is one of the findings of new research by the European Institute for …
… We will soon be ready to give an update on the status of gender equality in the EU. Is it getting better or worse? … several new elements that give a more accurate picture of the realities faced by women and men living in the EU. The Index also shows trends …
… that is both complementary and greater than the sum of its parts. It draws on the agencies’ expertise in each of their areas and covers the different challenges associated … and discusses the different challenges that men and women face. The report also outlines the impact of long-term …
… the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. Despite the lack of data, EU estimates show that one in ten women have … This means posting or distributing sexually graphic images or videos online without a person´s permission. …
… Gender stakeholder consultation promotes the participation ofwomen and men in the policymaking process to ensure that … projects. Gender stakeholder consultation is the process of engaging and ensuring the meaningful participation of …
… perspective in the collection, analysis and presentation of statistical data. Gender statistics play a key role in measuring gender gaps on the basis of agreed indicators that are relevant to the lives ofwomen and men. In the EU, for example, they are used to …
… Violence against women is happening in all corners of the EU but we still do … to improve the availability, quality and comparability of data collected by police and justice services on intimate …
… sectors. This poses a major challenge for the 64 million women and men with low levels of education in Member States. They are more often unemployed or completely out of the labour market, compared to people with middle and high …
… analysis identifies the differences between and among women and men in terms of their relative position in society and the distribution of resources, opportunities, constraints and power in a given …
… is a process which helps to facilitate the exchange of ideas, improve mutual understanding and develop … and services that respond to the different needs ofwomen and men. Definition and purpose Gender awareness … to challenging gender stereotypes through language and images. It is important to avoid using words and expressions …
… recently taken over the European Commission’s database on women and men in decision-making. The data will complement other areas of gender statistics already covered by EIGE’s Gender … such as employment, education and health. The number ofwomen holding decision-making positions has been gradually …
… EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and … reinforce them. For example, through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and … senior researcher at EIGE. A better understanding of these challenges, including higher dropout rates for boys …
… is a gender equality initiative aimed at increasing rural women’s participation in employment, launched in Croatia in 2013. It focused on unemployed women in a rural area of Karlovac County, one of the least developed counties in Croatia, with a very low …
… Summary Cooks without Homes is an initiative of Homelike (Jako doma), a non-profit organisation focusing on women experiencing homelessness. Homeless women, in the … their own bistro. The homeless women have the opportunity of a safe space and community to create supportive social …
… Enabling women to run for the elections for the university's council … take place. Considering the striking underrepresentation ofwomen in the university’s Council, the SU Council Election … in order to encourage a gender-balanced representation of the Council. Several activities were undertaken in order …
… realising gender equality. It involves the integration of a gender perspective into the preparation, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, regulatory measures and spending programmes, with a view to promoting equality between women and men, and combating discrimination. Key concepts …
… equality in decision-making shows that important positions of power in the EU are predominately held by men, especially … study using EIGE’s know-how. The findings show that women are remarkably absent from the power structures in Eastern Partnership countries. On average only 17 out of 136 senior ministerial positions in Eastern Partnership …
… is a tool to assess and check the institutionalisation of gender equality into organisations, including in their policies, programmes, projects and/or provision of services, structures, proceedings and budgets [1]. … of the organisational culture which discriminate against women staff and women “beneficiaries”’[2]. As a method for …