… bigger and bolder ideas about behaviour change. “In the Gender Equality Index , we see a shift in young women and … well as on marginalised groups.” “Studies show that energy poverty has a female face.” “More women, especially older … alone, and single mothers, are worse affected by energy poverty. That’s due to structural inequalities like unfair …
… Setting the scene during the Gender Equality Index 2023 conference on 24 October 2023 at … topic that comes to the table very often now is energy poverty, lack of energy but also energy poverty. Many of the measures that governments are taking to …
… Parliament on 1 March focused on understanding energy poverty through a gendered lens. Video Transcript Dear … in the scorching summer months. In the fallout of energy poverty, certain households are more vulnerable than others. … many others… Women tend to have lower incomes due to gender pay and pension gaps. Energy poverty hits harder for …
… For the first time ever, EIGE’s Gender Equality Index shows signs of a worsening situation … and gas. Women are also more affected by energy poverty. They tend to have lower incomes than men, partly due … or isolation. This reinforces existing gendered energy poverty. Czech Commissioner for Human Rights, Klara …
… faster Progressive new policies are helping improve gender equality for the people of Spain. But the country’s … over economic hardships leading to increased risks of poverty and job insecurity. Still, today in Spain women also … launch of EIGE’s #3StepsForward campaign at a time when gender equality most needs our support and action. “This is a …
… Thank you for inviting EIGE- the European Institute for Gender Equality – to this timely discussion. This year we … consequences of climate change tend to be women. Energy poverty is disproportionately affecting single women … and mental stress that it causes? This is what energy poverty looks like. It is a real concern and has been …
… “The ageing population of the EU brings new challenges for gender equality as women continue to be the main providers of … efficiency can contribute to reducing the level of energy poverty– especially for single-parent households, which are … Single-female households are worst affected by energy poverty (11.3 %), followed by single-male households (9.4 %). …
… The gender pay gap in the EU stands at 16 % and has barely … bigger gender pension gap. Data shows a higher risk of poverty for women pensioners in most Member States. The risk of poverty is highest in Bulgaria and the Baltic countries, …
… disabilities face a double disadvantage because of their gender and their disability. They are confronted with more … work outside the home and they experience a higher risk of poverty. Due to gender stereotypes, the bulk of caring … men with disabilities (28 %). This increases their risk of poverty, which is 21 % compared to 16 % for women without …