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

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  • Grave risk of poverty is the harsh reality for older women and every second lone mother

    … of poverty, with almost 4 in 10 lone parents – mostly lone mothers – at risk. Lone parents are also at a much higher … example, compared with other households, many more lone mothers with dependent children live in a dwelling with a … women and thus require a coordinated policy response. Lone mothers, older women and women with lower socioeconomic …

  • Supporting young mother researchers – The National Research, Development and Innovation Office (HU)

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  • Supporting young mother researchers (MTA) – The National Research, Development and Innovation Office (HU)

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  • Early childhood, when everything begins

    … a right that is still much more likely to be taken up by mothers, than it is by fathers. According to one European … despite the fact that there are actually more fathers than mothers eligible for parental leave. That’s because there are … figures show that, in the early years when it all begins, mothers are still spending much more time with their children …

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  • Parenthood measure – National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) (FR)

    … sector set up support measures for new parents, both mothers and fathers. An annual information day discusses … etc.). Individual interviews are also available for both mothers and fathers, before and after their parental leave. …

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  • Fictional case study 4: reconciling care for children and older persons with shift work

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  • Maternity cover fund

    … return to work period. These policies aim to ensure that mothers-to-be can take their maternity leave without worrying … impacts on others. Moreover, these policies ensure that mothers have time to readjust to work on their return and … do so. The purpose of this policy is to enable returning mothers re-engage with their research activities or teams, …

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  • Round-the-clock childcare suits flexible workers

    … their working schedules. This makes it possible for single mothers and fathers to work flexibly without calling on their … leads to unsafe working conditions, especially for single mothers, who find it difficult to be flexible. As flexibility … in the labour market, parents, and especially single mothers, will be less attractive to employers. Taking into …

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  • Maternity Cover Fund and Return to Work policy (UK)

    … shortly thereafter. This policy aims to ensure that mothers-to-be can take their maternity leave without worrying …

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  • School closures due to COVID-19 reinforce and add new inequalities in education and unpaid work

    … (EIGE, 2021c). In Portugal, for instance, 77.5 % of mothers helped children younger than 16 years with their schoolwork, compared with 41.3 % of men [1] . Lone mothers are particularly exposed to the negative consequences …

  • Who is eligible for parental leave in the EU-28?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Work-life balance for men and women remains unequal

    … partners. This leave is separate from maternity leave for mothers and from paternity leave for fathers where it exists. …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Austria?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Cyprus?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Czechia?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Denmark?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Estonia?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Finland?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in France?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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  • Who is eligible for parental leave in Italy?

    … usually after maternity and paternity leave, allowing mothers and fathers to take care of their young children …

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