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      In October EIGE releases its annual Gender Equality Index updating on the progress of gender equality in the EU. In this year’s Index edition, EIGE also makes links between gender equality and the European Green Deal exploring how the progress in gender equality can support the green transition. This year the Index conference is extended with two webinars taking a...

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    • Sharing the load: who invests more time and energy in childcare?

      Between women and men in the EU, there’s a greater balance of childcare. But there isn’t when it comes to the type of task according to EIGE’s latest evidence. The distribution of unpaid childcare between women and men is moving in the right direction. EIGE’s evidence from a 2022 survey on gender gaps in unpaid care, individual and social activities...

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      This toolkit provides guidelines for the use of gender-sensitive language in writing. Gender-sensitive communication ensures that women and men – and those who do not conform to the binary gender system – are treated as persons of equal importance and dignity.

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    • Sexism at work: How can we stop it?

      The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop sexism in the workplace. From recruitment to performance evaluation, EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled.

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    • What does it take to achieve gender equality? – Resources and structures key for women's empowerment

      With International Women’s Day just around the corner, progress towards gender equality is high on the agenda. But what does it take to really pave the way for gender equality?

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      27 Feb 2023
    • GRPP: Four letters can unlock €2 trillion to accelerate our drive towards gender equality

      Each year the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social infrastructure. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both women and men is the essence of Gender-responsive public procurement, or GRPP.

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    • Closing the gaps: How data accelerates progress on gender equality  

      EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides guidance for combatting violence against women.

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      Publication date
      03 Mar 2023
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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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  • The role of men and boys in advancing gender equality and breaking gender stereotypes

    … Within the framework of the EU Mutual Learning Programme in Gender Equality, aiming at cultivating conversations and sharing experiences on good practices on gender equality in Europe, this event is co-organised by the … EIGE, will discuss the role of men and boys in advancing gender equality and breaking gender stereotypes, and talk …

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    16 Feb 2023, 0:00 EET - 17 Feb 2023, 0:00 EET Europe/Vilnius
  • Joint webinar with Gearing Roles: Bias and Resistances: Exploring Challenges to Gender Equality in Leadership and Decision-Making

    … this joint webinar with our sister project,  Gearing Roles . The topic of this 75 minutes webinar is “Bias and Resistances: Exploring Challenges to Gender Equality in Leadership and Decision-Making”. … explaining and deepening the understanding of the role of gender bias in leadership and decision-making while exploring …

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    30 Apr 2020, 10:00 CEST - 30 Apr 2020, 10:15 CEST Europe/Brussels
  • Tool 5: Defining partnerships and multilevel governance – identifying relevant partners, the role of gender experts and the composition of monitoring committees

    … to ensure: that relevant actors, especially those with gender expertise, are included in EU Funds' programming and … and implementation of EU Funds' programmes integrate gender analysis in their practice. EU Funds' partners guide … Explanatory Memorandum). Including actors relevant from a gender perspective, particularly those with expertise, in …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • High-Level Seminar on Gender Equality in the Labour Market: the Role of Equality Bodies

    … coming from equality bodies’ work on the promotion of gender equality, in particular relating to the implementation … the session "Equality bodies and the advancement of gender equality: an EIGE perspective".   Event's website   …

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    27 Jun 2013, 8:30 EEST - 27 Jun 2013, 16:30 EEST Europe/Athens
  • A multi-pronged national campaign on the father’s role

    … was developed in a context of growing recognition that gender inequal­ities in Poland’s labour market are in part … among respondents with regard to fathers’ and mothers’ roles in childcare and child raising and the division of … Publicity for good employers The campaign contributes to gender equality by promoting a model of equal sharing of …

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    Poland
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    • Employment
  • Joint webinar with Gearing Roles | Challenges for feminist leadership in HEIs

    … this joint webinar with our sister project,  Gearing Roles . The topic of this 90 minutes webinar is “Challenges … reflect on the ‘space’ and ‘power’ leaders have to bring gender equality forward. Read more,  here . FOR WHOM:    It … and managers Decision makers Change agents Sister projects Gender focal points We are inviting you to register for the …

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    30 Sep 2020, 10:00 CEST - 30 Sep 2020, 10:30 CEST Europe/Brussels
  • Female role models to inspire women cross Europe

    … companies or join politics etc. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has just launched a new calendar with … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality. One of the women in the calendar is Benja … using more women in the boards. The European Institute for Gender Equality aims to promote gender equality, to fight …

  • Ex-ante publicity notice for procurement procedure Belbin Team Roles assessment for EIGE staff

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) envisages awarding a middle-value contract for the execution of Belbin Team Roles assessment for EIGE staff. …

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  • Trade unions play their role in the family alliance

    … work and family life is a core element of the DGB’s gender policy. The focus is on raising awareness about … the reconciliation of family and work, and hence improving gender equality. Works councils and staff councils with an …

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    Germany
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  • Gender equality and the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

    … and timely picture of the short-term and long-term gender equality challenges faced by the EU as a result of the … situation, working arrangements and incomes, the impact on gender roles and the work–life balance of workers and the role of …

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  • Digitalisation and equal rights – the role of AI algorithms

    … and assessment of potential risks, such as algorithmic gender bias and discrimination. AI has been high on the EU … by AI systems (European Commission, 2020d). In the EU gender equality strategy 2020–2025, the Commission reiterated … of women as creators and users in order to avoid gender bias (European Commission, 2020c). Gender bias in AI …

  • Fase 1. Adecuación a los indicadores y objetivos en materia de género de los acuerdos de asociación y los programas operativos

    … ¿Tiene en cuenta sus diferentes intereses, funciones o roles y posiciones? ¿Cómo puede contribuir mejor el proyecto … la herramienta 3  y véase:  https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/methods-tools/gender-analysis [2] Para más información sobre los …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Gender analysis

    … What is gender analysis? Gender analysis provides the necessary data and information … etc., between women and men in their assigned gender roles’ [1]. The purpose of gender analysis is to identify and …

  • Gender in maritime affairs and fisheries

    … contribution, women remain largely invisible and their roles unacknowledged. Further information Maritime affairs and fisheries on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

  • Toolkit on gender-sensitive communication

    … words for general references can reflect assumptions about gender roles and influence readers. This toolkit is an easy-to-use guide on how to use more gender-sensitive language. Access the toolkit's web page …

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  • Gender mainstreaming: gender statistics and indicators

    … This briefing introduces gender statistics and indicators and explains why they are important tools to promote gender equality and implement a gender mainstreaming approach. Put simply, gender statistics …

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    • Research
  • Étape 1 — Alignement sur les objectifs et indicateurs en matière de genre des accords de partenariat et des programmes opérationnels

    … analyse de genre, consultez l’ outil 3  et EIGE (n.d.), «Gender analysis» (L’analyse de genre), disponible à l’adresse suivante:  https://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/methods-tools/gender-analysis [2] Pour de plus amples informations sur les …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Gender and energy

    … has been recently acknowledged that energy policy is not gender neutral. Achieving gender equality in the field of energy can be linked with … economic development. Further information Energy on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming …

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    • Energy
  • Gender in sport

    … From a gender perspective, sport exemplifies a societal and cultural … in sport still exist. Further information Sport on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

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    • Sport
  • Gender in health

    … Gender plays a specific role both in the incidence and the … to health services. Further information Health on EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform EIGE's Gender Mainstreaming platform …

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    • Health

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