… For the first time ever, EIGE’s Gender Equality Index shows signs … situation for women in many areas of work and home life. The Index paints a picture of rising inequalities in … told the Forum. “If you want to measure the progress and state of human rights in a country, look no further than the …
… When most of a country’s resources are mobilised towards the war effort, the issue of women’ and girls’ reproductive and sexual health are rarely treated as a priority. Coupled with the obstacles and barriers in accessing psychological aid or …
… The freshly launched Gender Equality Index 2022 reveals that … 0.6-point increase since last year's edition. As a result, the EU average score now stands at 68.6 out of 100 points, only 5.5 points higher than in 2010. Given that the Gender Equality Index 2022 focuses for the first time …
… and ensure its effectiveness and accountability. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) monitors the distribution of power in the European Union (EU) through regular collection of data on …
… Today, one-in-three people 1 across the EU are unpaid informal carers for family members or … health problems and/or disability. And that’s just one of the key findings from EIGE’s annual Gender Equality Index report, which this year focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic and care – published this October 2022. …
… it comes at a price. Director Carlien Scheele identified the high price we face if we do not achieve gender equality … inevitable about gender inequality. Gender relations, the same as all inequalities, are not fixed, but malleable. … gender perspectives. We have made astonishing progress in the last 50 or so years, unravelling piece by piece these …
… look like contributed to pushing 7.7 million women out of the workforce across the EU. And this was even before the … to slowly but surely chip away at these stereotypes. Thestate has another role to play. We need affordable, … both partners in a family unit can work reduced hours, thestate could top up their salaries and pension contribution, …
… on coercive control and psychological violence across the EU Member States proves high prevalence. However, … done. What is coercive control and psychological violence? The following explanations characterise the nature of both forms of abuse. Coercive control is …
… This report developed by the research and statistics team of EIGE presents evidence on … psychological violence against women in EU Member States. The study analyses the causes and consequences of coercive control and …
… EIGE is closely following the European Commission’s response to support Ukraine, mainly in the areas of gender-based violence and gender mainstreaming, … of offering support and solutions. Situation awareness The Russian invasion in Ukraine has had a significantly …
… and count cases accurately. Recent meetings between EIGE, the EU knowledge centre on gender equality, and the Austrian government provide insights on approaches taken in Austria and underline the importance of implementing legislation and improving data …
… EIGE is supporting the European Commission (DG REFORM) and EU Member States in mitigating the economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 crisis by promoting gender mainstreaming through …
… delivered this speech at an event on gender equality and the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hosted by the General Secretariat of the Council on 8 March 2022. Good …
… Committee Meeting on 3 March 2022. The topic of the meeting was "An ambitious future for Europe's women after … If both partners in a couple work reduced hours, thestate could top up their salaries or pension contributions to …
… In March this year, EIGE published a 25-year review of the Beijing Platform for Action. From the economy to climate change, we examined how the situation of women had evolved since 1995. I couldn’t …