… Gender related challenges in the education system are an … and boys tend to choose subjects according to traditional genderroles. This is one of the findings of new research by the …
… women and men and is one of the strongest expressions of gender inequality. “ The elimination of violence against … Director. In this context, the European Institute for Gender Equality has been strongly supporting the EU and the … more effective strategies. Learn more about EIGE's work on gender-based violence . Photo (C): Council of Europe …
… decision-making. The data will complement other areas of gender statistics already covered by EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database, such as employment, education and … culture, reinforcing traditional stereotypes about women’s roles and expertise. Their male counterparts tend to be …
… This year, EIGE is putting the spotlight on gender equality in education. With three new studies already … EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and gender … through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and teachers and men working as …
… Gender equality discussions often engage mainly women, but … men have a crucial role to play. In order to achieve gender equality, we need to be committed to address challenges for both sides. While most gender inequalities disadvantage women, there are also …
… could detract attention from Europe´s commitment to gender equality" states Professor Ruth Rubio Marin from the … and the World” as the central theme. Over three days, gender equality was front and centre of discussions, showing … would challenge gender stereotypes and predefined genderroles. It would also involve the equal representation of …
… The Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows that Finland has achieved … between women and men and the impact of traditional genderroles in career choices. In the domain of health, Finland was …
… on equality between women and men. An in-depth study ‘Gender Equality in Power and Decision-Making’ by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) showed that while women occupy one-third of top political roles in the European Union, in finance they are much less …
… a joint effort to address this, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), together with the Luxembourg Ministry … against women. EIGE delivers evidence and information on gender-based violence, including good practices on … Langbakk, director of EIGE. Data gathered for EIGE’s Gender Equality Index finds that in EU countries on average, …
… Institute’s Head of Operations Barbara Wurster along with Gender Expert Jurgita Pečiūrienė met with FRA's Director … the Institute’s delegates on FRA research projects with Gender aspects and the status of FRANET. An update was …
… of the Union of the Baltic Cities’ Commission on gender equality visited EIGE on 8 October. Working towards the promotion and support of a gender perspective and work on gender equality in the Baltic Sea Region, this study …
… learn more about the Institute and its role in promoting gender equality on EU and national levels and to raise EU citizens’ awareness of gender equality with the intent to bring this information …
… MEP Eva-Britt Svensson marked the European Institute for Gender Equality’s (EIGE) opening at a conference today in … of the Baltic States, will collect data and statistics on gender-equality issues and help the European Commission make … European Parliament and Council places a special focus on gender equality. For this purpose, a new European agency has …
… Friday, 26 March 2010 European Institute for Gender Equality Activity announcement on the "Women of … regarding positive examples of non-stereotypical roles and to publicise such success stories. EIGE Director … nominated based on the following: - Evidence of breaking gender stereotypes – i.e. behaving differently, acting and …
… Board meeting. left to right: Ms. Daniela Bankier, Head of Gender Equality Unit (European Commission), Mr. Aurel … a discussion about the challenges and opportunities for gender equality at EU level and the challenges the EU …
… women and men in Europe, the European Institute for Gender Equality has examined publicly available data and has … largely we are still in fact a long way from achieving gender equality. Is it for instance fair that women aged 25 … well as to present positive examples of non-stereotypical roles and success stories of women of Europe. Preparations …
… “Mechanisms for reconciling professional and family roles for women and men as a chance to actively participate … part of the Informal Meeting of Ministers for Family and Gender Equality organised by the Polish Ministry of Labour …
… 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 …