… The EU’s budget can be a powerful force for growth and development. EU funds have helped transform less-developed regions and … Equality (EIGE) has estimated that less than 1% of the EU’s Structural and Investment Funds have been set aside for …
… 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 …
… platform . EIGE has developed a detailed guide to help EU institutions and governmental bodies incorporate a gender … the fact that improving gender equality in the EU could lead to an increase in GDP of up to €3.15 trillion … equality was agreed on by 189 governments, including all EU Member States, who have undertaken to regularly review the …
… and a need to adjust teaching methods. In homes across the EU, women do the bulk of the cooking, household tasks and … Equality Index is a tool to measure gender equality in the EU and monitor its progress over time. It also looks at how … Collins, +370 5215 7449, veronica.collins@eige.europa.eu * This refers to the full-time employment rate which is …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU are women or girls. Trafficking in women and girls remains … to assist and protect victims. In the lead up to the EU Anti-Trafficking day on 18 October, the European Institute … agreed in the Joint Statement signed by the Heads of ten EU Agencies last June. I believe it will help the many women …
… (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 … on sexual and reproductive health. With migration to the EU from FGM-practising countries ongoing, it is crucial that …
… Less than a third of all parliamentarians in the EU are women. With the current speed, it will take almost … +370 5 2157 449, donata.matuleviciene@eige.europa.eu Learn more Read more in our leaflet ‘How gender equal is …
… 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 incorporate a …
… a job in tech. If we do not break these stereotypes, the EU will keep wasting potential talent,” says Virginija … Research shows that a mere 17 % of ICT specialists in the EU are women. Due to the stereotypes in early education, … shortage of digital skills and therefore cannot boost the EU economy to its full potential. With more women on board, …