… Violence against women and girls and gender-based violence is a cause and effect ofgender inequality and the power imbalance between women and men, and one of the most widespread violations of human rights. This …
… Sound and comparable data on the gender-related killing of women and girls is central to … based on a commonly acknowledged definition and typology of femicide, with recognised variables, units of measurement …
… Sound and comparable data on gender-related killings of women and girls is essential to understanding the prevalence of femicide. This data gathering must be based on a commonly …
… Gender-based violence is a widespread phenomenon in the … to gender-based violence can create a better understanding of the extent and associated costs of this phenomenon. Attaching a monetary value to the issue …
… Over the last decade, the EU has made slow progress towards gender equality. As achievements in gender equality vary … Member State, it is important to understand the evolution of disparities between the Member States and the implications … and social convergence in the EU. Crucially, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis not only threatens to undo past …
… EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database is a comprehensive knowledge … between women and men is achieved across all areas of life in Europe. Such statistics give EU Member States and … in achieving gender equality against the dual benchmarks of other countries’ achievements and their own histories. …
… However, the content has been tailored to the context of the EU institutions and agencies. What is the aim of this handbook? The focus of this handbook is to help … Further reading Online version of the handbook Toolkit on Gender-sensitive communication Gender Statistics Database: …
… needs to adequately explore and address the combination of social and biological sources of differences in women’s and men’s health. An understanding of the interaction between sex and gender in the development and management of health can be …
… A gender audit is a tool to assess and check the institutionalisation ofgender equality into organisations, including in their policies, programmes, projects and/or provision of services, structures, proceedings and budgets. Gender …
… “United in diversity” has been the motto of the European Union (EU) since the new millennium. Since its inception, the Gender Equality Index has strived to reflect this diversity. … An intersectional perspective highlights the complexity ofgender equality. The Gender Equality Index incorporates …
… Gender awareness raising aims at increasing general … is a process which helps to facilitate the exchange of ideas, improve mutual understanding and develop … and accessible information to build a better understanding ofgender equality as a core value of democratic societies. …
… advancements and digitalisation are transforming the world of work and how we live our day-to-day lives. There is an … skills and higher qualifications across a wide variety of sectors. However, only around 17 % of the almost 8 million … balance. Read more Europe's digital agenda on EIGE's gender mainstreaming platform …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is the only European Union agency … can have the same opportunities in life, regardless ofgender. EIGE’s research paves the way for a greater understanding and awareness ofgender equality in all areas of life. We identify gaps …
… The EU’s signing of the Istanbul Convention on 13 June 2017 was a significant milestone during a year of actions focused on combating violence against women. Yet … one of the most widespread and damaging manifestations ofgender inequality. By providing critical research and …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) works to promote and ensure equal … paves the way for greater understanding and awareness ofgender equality in all areas of society. By highlighting the progress still to be made and …