… tools are designed to help policymakers ensure women and men’s diverse needs are made visible and addressed by those … looks at the current situation of women and men in society through the collection of data and tries to find out … policies and budgets should to be planned accordingly. For example rectifying the fact that the public transport …
… stand on their way to gender equality and proposes steps for every parliament to improve. We call it the … when decision-making power is equally shared by women and men. An active inclusion of women has many positive effects on society contributing this way to the improvement of citizens’ …
… a major weakness: the uneven concentration of women and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour market less … or personal care. Gender segregation poses challenges for these industries and leads to a reduced talent pool, … of Health and Labour. In the coming years, our ageing society will put more and more pressure on the care sector. …
… 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 …
… more accurate picture of the realities faced by women and men living in the EU. The Index also shows trends in gender … This Index gives a more nuanced picture of our society, as we look at how gender intersects with other … in research funding and who decides in the sporting world. For the first time, the Index will look into healthy and less …
… 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 …
… jobs would be created, GDP per capita would increase and society would be able to adjust better to the challenges … the main results of a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), launched on the occasion of … women’s day on 8 March 2017. “Equality between women and men is one of the EU's fundamental values. It is about …
… on. However, educational settings can also reinforce them. For example, through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and teachers and men working as engineers and scientists,” said Jolanta … of these challenges, including higher dropout rates for boys and gender segregation in study fields is needed to …
… More women and men are living on the edge of poverty and social exclusion … 2010, according to a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Young people, lone parents, … situation and ultimately on pensions. ‘In an inclusive society, people’s well-being and life chances should not be …
… discussions often engage mainly women, but actually 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 … need to involve more men in the creation of a more equal society by raising awareness about their role and …
… Gender Equality Index developed by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows that Finland has achieved … there is still room for improvement in many sectors of society. According to the 2015 Gender Equality Index … political and financial decision making, equality between men and women has taken a turn for the worse, which may show …
… country to produce an assessment of how equal women and men are in the various fields of society by applying a broad scale of indicators. Compared … Prime Minister and President of the Coordination Body for Gender Equality of the Republic of Serbia. ‘I hope that …
… even realising. It underpins our lives and is essential for the functioning of a society. It is also an effective measure for judging a … Therefore, the different roles and needs of women and men who use public infrastructure have to be taken into …
… GBV is based on unequal power relations between women and men and harms not only women but entire families, communities, and society as a whole. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) supports EU Member States and all …
… MEP Eva-Britt Svensson marked the European Institute for Gender Equality’s (EIGE) opening at a conference today in … to the Lithuanian President, equality between women and men is a fundamental right and a common value of the European … top of the agenda helps towards the development of a new society free from previous stereotypes about men and women. …