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Definition of gender equality

Equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities of women and men and girls and boys.

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18 gender statistics indicators found

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  • Research Officer – Gender Equality (One year contract)

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) [1] is organising a second call for … a reserve list for the post of Research Officer – Gender Equality . The registration of applications will begin …

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  • EIGE launches enhanced Gender Equality in Academia and Research (GEAR) tool

    … In April 2022, EIGE launches an enhanced Gender Equality in Academia and Research (GEAR) tool, offering more … to give wider audiences access to a simple way of making gender equality plans part of their institutional strategies. …

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  • Statistical brief: gender balance in business and finance 2021

    … The persistent gender imbalance among key decision-makers in large … remains a cause for concern. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) monitors the situation biannually for the …

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  • Statistical brief: gender balance in politics 2021

    … at all territorial levels too often fails to refect the gender diversity of the populations they represent, with … underrepresented in many cases. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) regularly monitors this situation in the …

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  • The gender dimension in research content as a criterion for the evaluation of research proposals – Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (CZ)

    … The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic applies gender equality criteria in two funding programmes – ZÉTA (a junior … and the humanities). In each case, it evaluates how the gender perspective is reflected and integrated into research …

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  • TARGET – The Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) (GR)

    … The project TARGET addresses gender inequalities in the structures of research and … partners that collaborated in the transfer of know-how on gender equality in R&I from more advanced to less advanced …

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    Greece
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  • Equality Committee (EC) – Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) (LT)

    … The Equality Committee at Kaunas University of Technology is a … (e.g. mobbing, discrimination, harassment, including gender equality-related issues). The second is advising … principle of equal opportunities and diversity (including gender equality), and its implementation in various …

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    Lithuania
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  • Women and Science Committee – Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) (ES)

    … there has been a rapid and transformative evolution in gender equality law and policy, prompting the creation of gender equality units and bodies in public and private …

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  • Various activities to promote and build capacity for gender mainstreaming in university curricula and research – University of Malta (MT)

    … The Gender Equality and Sexual Diversity Committee was set up in 1991 as … the main objective was to act as a focal point for gender issues. The Committee is appointed by the University … and advises the Rector and the Council on issues of gender equality. It reports to the Council each year. The …

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  • The gender dimension in research content as a criterion for the evaluation of research proposals – Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (CZ)

    … The Technology Agency of the Czech Republic applies gender equality criteria in two funding programmes – ZÉTA (a junior … and the humanities). In each case, it evaluates how the gender perspective is reflected and integrated into research …

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  • Riga Stradins University’s (RSU) long-term gender equality’ goal (LV)

    … “the person” as the RSU’s main value. It notes that gender equality is an integral value of the university and one of the basic elements for successful work, stating “gender equality = sustainable development”. RSU publishes …

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    Latvia
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  • Family-leave without consequences for the academic career (FI)

    … of the School in 2010, and it is also inscribed in its gender equality and non-discrimination plan. The policy was adopted …

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    Finland
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  • Teaching-free period when returning from parental leave (DK)

    … Southern Denmark (SDU) has implemented measures addressing gender equality is by supporting work-life balance. With the …

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  • Success factors for gender equality plan development and implementation

    … A number of elements can be pointed out as supporting gender equality work in research organisations and research funding … are present in an organisation, the efforts towards gender equality are more likely to succeed. Promote gender …

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  • About the gender equality in academia and research tool

    … The Horizon Europe gender equality plan (GEP) eligibility criterion has put GEPs at the … to achieve sustainable structural and cultural change. The gender equality in academia and research (GEAR) tool has …

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  • European Institute for Gender Equality’s terms and definitions

    … a short overview of relevant terms in connection with gender equality plans (GEPs). If not stated otherwise, they are … the glossary and thesaurus  of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), which is a terminology tool focusing …

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  • Extensive parental and maternity policy (UK)

    … of the options available to them and their family. This gender-sensitive approach is reflected in a comprehensive … work-life balance and promoting a shared culture of equality and co-responsibility. FURTHER INFORMATION M …

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  • WHERE

    … framework conditions for developing and implementing gender equality plans (GEPs). Strong legal and policy frameworks can … Furthermore, other policies and initiatives to promote gender equality in the field of research and innovation …

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  • WHAT

    … In this section, you will find basic information on gender equality plans (GEPs), definitions of different terms used in the gender equality in academia and research (GEAR) tool, and …

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  • What is a Gender Equality Plan (GEP)

    … institutions, the European Commission considers a Gender Equality Plan as a set of actions aiming at:  Conducting … / audits of procedures and practices to identify gender bias;  Identifying and implementing innovative …

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