… EIGE published a 25-year review of the Beijing Platform for Action. From the economy to climate change, we examined … in the EU. Women are less likely to be in paid work than men, with 67 % of working age women in employment, compared … conscience, and limits on emergency contraception. Civil society organisations on the frontline of this attack on …
… told to change their privacy settings, or to ‘go offline’ for a while. This is despite the fact that research from the … The impact on victims also has wider ramifications on society, with the European Parliament recently estimating … gendered nature of cyber violence. Indeed, both women and men, and girls and boys experience cyber violence. But the …
… to the realities of everyday gender inequalities that our society was already facing, but which often went unnoticed. … has reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important … of healthcare workers in the EU. Although both women and men working in this sector are exposed to the virus, women …
… and are capable of predicting lethality. Key elements for developing gender competent risk assessment by police In … or seek to ‘transform’ unequal gender relations between men and women. Gender-specific approaches to risk assessment … in gender inequality and discrimination against women in society. They place risk assessment and service responses to …
… structural gender inequalities are still embedded in our society. Even if laws treats women and men as equals, women still do not have equal access to and … against potential pitfalls and maximizing the scope for obtaining the intended objectives. Better governance A …
… affect the living conditions and access to resources for women and men. This effect is known as ‘gender impact’. An assessment … to participate on equal terms in all aspects of society. To do this, it is essential to take into account the …
… commitment The gender impact assessment is an instrument for the implementation of gender mainstreaming. Therefore, it … it is paramount to establish good cooperation with civil society organisations with gender expertise . Feminist and … appraisal of the inequalities in the lives that women and men lead, a recognition of the consequences of those …
… on 25 November, the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On the eve of … in all aspects of life. Women’s lower status in society can place them at risk of violence and the experience … about the incident. Most often, the perpetrators are men in a position of power. Combating violence against …
… Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). In light of recent allegations in … great cost to individuals, their families and the rest of society. To end violence, we urgently need to tackle impunity and social stigma, which lead to underreporting. Men and boys also need to be engaged in violence prevention …
… against women is rooted in women’s unequal status in society, and that status reflects the unequal distribution of social, political and economic power between women and men in society. The collection of data on the prevalence of rape and …
… is rooted in the unequal power relations between women and men and is one of the strongest expressions of gender … in which this inequality is reinforced at all levels of society ” says Virginija Langbakk, EIGE's Director. In this context, the European Institute for Gender Equality has been strongly supporting the EU and …
… gender equality challenges across different areas of society. Gender Impact Assessment Policies often impact women and men differently, sometimes even reinforcing social, cultural … regulations that lead to more effective working outcomes. For example, there should be a clear commitment made by the …
… is collected in all EU Member States, their usefulness for policy-making is limited by insufficient comparability. … the challenges and plan right measures to ensure a society free from violence against women“, claims Virginija … Commission’s Strategy for Equality between Women and Men 2010-15, and the Stockholm Programme 2010-14. In recent …