… whereby workers in particular sectors are predominantly women or men. According to 2020 data, only four in ten … example of a sector that still employs relatively few women (22.2 % of the workforce compared to 46.1 % of all … been no discernible progress over the past decade, with women making up 22.3 % of the workforce in the transport …
… and it is crucial that related policy decisions serve women and men equally. To make that happen, women need to be adequately represented in decision-making … processes. EIGE regularly monitors the share of women in positions of power in the environment and climate …
… 2010 and 2018. This domain covers the representation of women and men in a range of the highest decision-making … the pandemic taking a heavy and disproportionate toll on women’s employment and increasing the time required for … unpaid work. Workers in the care sector, who are mostly women and proved vital for our survival during the pandemic, …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender … counsellors, the effects of the pandemic have hit women the hardest. Severe job losses in women-dominated professions During the first wave of the …
… EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled. The content has … Despite laws to prevent discrimination in the workplace, women continue to be under-represented in senior roles, paid …
… ages. Most professionals in the formal care sector are women and their working conditions are often very demanding. … shortage of home-based long-term care services mean that women often pick up the burden of unpaid care at home. This … incomes, low qualifications, migrants and ethnic minority women have more difficulties accessing long-term care …
… the coronavirus will reveal the different realities of women and men. At the frontline of this coronavirus pandemic … Most of the nurses and healthcare workers in the EU are women. Their workload is very demanding, often taking an … and months. EIGE’s research shows that a quarter of womenemployees across the EU are in a precarious job. For …
… policies and measures to target the different needs of women and men migrants and enable their contribution to their … that does not distinguish between the different needs of women and men. Young women and men with a migrant background are almost twice as …
… no EU country has yet fully implemented this blueprint for women's empowerment, with issues such as ageing societies, … of the EU brings new challenges for gender equality as women continue to be the main providers of care. While unpaid … EIGE’s director. Caring responsibilities keep 7.7 million women and about half a million men out of the labour market …
… about the gender pay gap and the economic situation of women across the EU, mainly based on data from 2018: A low … be a consequence of lower labour market participation of women. 68.2 % of women across the EU are active in the labour … Kingdom – work part-time. The low proportion of womenemployees in managerial positions also contributes to the …
… Over the last nine years, the proportion of women on the boards of the largest listed companies across … later proposed a Directive with a target to reach 40 % women on boards. Despite the fact that no agreement was … This quota is applicable to companies with more than 500 employees or revenues over € 50 million. Women account for at …
… The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and men face in their professional and personal lives. Today, women across the EU earn on average, 16% less per hour than … the financial cost of having a family falls heavily on women’s shoulders. These findings are from a new report …
… MFF serves the future of the whole population. Currently women earn less, spend more time on caring and housework, and … to impact individual lives – gender budgeting would ensure women and men are able to benefit equally,” said Virginija … that helps identify the different situation and needs of women and men and allocates resources accordingly. This can …
… holding the lowest score in our Gender Equality Index, women remain under-represented in the kinds of … in GDP of up to €3.15 trillion by 2050. The share of women in parliament in the 28 EU member states has increased … of those sitting on corporate boards are men. A lack of women in decision-making positions is reflected in the …
… Women with disabilities face a double disadvantage because of … disability. They are confronted with more obstacles than women without disabilities and face more challenges than … more difficult for persons with disabilities. Only 13 % of women with disabilities have a tertiary degree, compared to …
… eight out of ten ICT jobs go to men. To mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s potential in this growing sector. “Deep-rooted … working late or very early is not common. Almost 90 % of employees in ICT appreciate their working time arrangements. …
… never to tolerate or remain silent about violence against women. Men and boys wearing the white ribbon declare that … excuse, or remain silent about men's violence against women. White Ribbon is one of the world’s largest male-led campaigns to end violence against women, and is now active in many countries across the globe. …