Event series on Gender Equality and the European Green Deal 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...
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... Topics Economic and financial affairs Publication date 03 Aug 2023
Gender-sensitive communication 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. Section Publications
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. Topics Employment Publication date 24 Nov 2020
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? Publication date 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. Topics Economic and financial affairs Publication date 18 Oct 2022
Hidden in plain sight: improving legal responses for ‘invisible’ victims of femicide Topics Health Justice Youth Violence Publication date 07 Feb 2023
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. Topics Health Justice Violence Publication date 03 Mar 2023
Marking a Milestone: 10+ Years of cooperation with EU pre-accession countries with the support of DG NEAR We look back on the key achievements and reflections from our decade of cooperation with EU pre-accession countries. Publication date 16 Jun 2023
Definition of sexuality Central aspect of being human throughout life and encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Content type Glossary & Thesaurus