… Is gender equality in the EU still moving at a snail’s pace? What can we do … gives an update on the state of gender equality in the EU. A new feature of this year’s Gender Equality Index will … eligible for it? What are the conditions in different EUcountries? EIGE will also examine life-long learning as a …
… in single/lower houses of national parliaments in the EU has increased in the last 10 years from 24 % to 31 % in … of either women or men) in national parliaments across the EU. This is the story that EIGE’s data tells on women in … of women in national parliaments improved significantly in countries such as France (more than 20 %), Italy and Slovenia …
… society. Yet gender equality is a founding value of the EU and improving it could lead to an increase in GDP of up to … by 2050. The share of women in parliament in the 28 EU member states has increased from 21% to 30%. Yet 89% of … leaders remain men and less than one in five of the EU’s major political parties is led by a woman. In the …
… other famous buildings and monuments around the world, the EU House in Vilnius will be lit up in orange – a colour that … Embassy, the Lithuanian Permanent Representation to the EU and Vilnius Municipality (White Bridge) are all supporting … world will also light up in solidarity in the following countries: Spain, China, the Czech Republic, Germany, Latvia, …
… violence,” said Virginija Langbakk, EIGE’s director. “The EU is one of the best places for women to thrive, but still … We can't and we won't stay idle. That's why the EU is acting to improve support and protection for victims. Together with EU governments and assistance from EIGE, we must work hard to …
… safe. Between 25 % to 42 % of girls from FGM-practising countries living in Greece are at risk of female genital … (EIGE). “Female genital mutilation is a problem for the EU and we cannot close our eyes to it. A major risk factor is … such as Egypt, Guinea and Somalia, who are living in the EU Member States. Although levels of risk have slightly …
… path towards gender equality. We are working closely with EU candidates and potential candidates to make gender … Balkans and Turkey since 2013. On their way towards EU membership, EU candidates and potential candidates need to … Indices in the region. Serbia was the first among IPA countries to develop and launch its Gender Equality Index in …
… IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA); Alexis Goosdeel, European Monitoring Centre for … to end violence against women, and is now active in many countries across the globe. The European Union has a number … specific legal, technical or scientific tasks within the EU. These agencies are independent and provide added value by …
… harassment and abuse in the parliament and the wider EU. It calls for a zero-tolerance approach towards sexual … responsibility”, said Vilija Blinkevicute, Chair of the EU Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender … have a comparable score for violence against women in the EU and each Member State. The EU’s score is 27.5 out of 100 …
… and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each year. This harmful practice leaves many long-lasting … makers design better protection measures for girls in the EU, EIGE is working on a study that will estimate the risk of … genital mutilation, both in their country and across the EU. The impact of new and evolving patterns of migration will …
… and health care (74.7%). The trend is similar in other EUcountries. “The situation will not change unless teachers and … the job market. Out of the 20 largest occupations in the EU, only five show a gender balance (40/60 ratio) between …
… to give an update on the status of gender equality in the EU. Is it getting better or worse? Which countries have progressed the most? Where do we need to … of the realities faced by women and men living in the EU. The Index also shows trends in gender equality over the …