… gender equality for the people of Spain. But the country’s leading voice on women’s rights admits, “we need to move forward faster.” Now … risks of poverty and job insecurity. Still, today in Spain women also assume most of the domestic work and 70% of all …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech for the … 100, with a score of 100 signifying full equality between women and men. The Index also looks at intersecting … which examines the situation of different groups of women and men, based on family type, level of education, …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at an online … reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … sector. When it comes to the impact on the economy, our studies show that women are already more likely to be in …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at the 10th … In the EU, 95 % of domestic cleaners and helpers are women. When it comes to those who provide professional care at home, 83 % are women. And that’s just the figures that are declared. I am …
… EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele delivered this speech at a press … Action (BPfA) – a milestone in the worldwide struggle for women’s empowerment. Signed by 189 countries in 1995, it [the … While women should continue to be encouraged to pursue studies and work in the STEM sector, men should also be …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender Equality … counsellors, the effects of the pandemic have hit women the hardest. Severe job losses in women-dominated …
… Across the EU, the bulk of unpaid care work is done by women, with 92 % providing unpaid care several days a week – as opposed to 68 % of men. Employed women also do more than their fair share of unpaid care work. … gender gaps in earnings,’’ said Carlien Scheele, EIGE’s Director. Balancing the care gap An unequal sharing of care …
… 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 …
… Today’s job market is constantly increasing requirements on … sectors. This poses a major challenge for the 64 million women and men with low levels of education in Member States. … to people with middle and high levels of education. Women with low qualifications find it especially hard to …
… An increase in women’s employment in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and … of gender equality’ released today. The workshop on "Women in STEM: progress stalled or being eroded?" is …
… Equality (EIGE), launched on the occasion of international women’s day on 8 March 2017. “Equality between women and men is one of the EU's fundamental values. It is …
… spotlight on gender equality in education. With three new studies already underway, EIGE is delving into the classroom … reinforce them. For example, through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and … experiences. For the complete definition see EIGE’s Glossary and Thesaurus . Roles start forming at school …