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      In October EIGE releases its annual Gender Equality Index updating on the progress of gender equality in the EU. In this year’s Index edition, EIGE also makes links between gender equality and the European Green Deal exploring how the progress in gender equality can support the green transition. This year the Index conference is extended with two webinars taking a...

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      With International Women’s Day just around the corner, progress towards gender equality is high on the agenda. But what does it take to really pave the way for gender equality?

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      Each year the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social infrastructure. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both women and men is the essence of Gender-responsive public procurement, or GRPP.

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  • Experiencing backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the EU

    … Jäger (Frauenvolksbegehren) about the current state of the backlash and the way forward, in the European Parliament.  …

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    27 Nov 2018, 10:00 CET - 27 Nov 2018, 10:30 CET Europe/Brussels
  • Backlash against gender equality undermines legal efforts to end violence against women

    … 2015). In recent years, the EU has witnessed a general backlash against gender equality and women’s rights (European …

  • Global Gender Equality Politics since the 1960's

    … evolution, historical contexts and what might be seen as a backlash for feminism and today's gender equality politics. …

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    10 Sep 2013, 9:30 EEST - 10 Sep 2013, 17:00 EEST Europe/Athens
  • Planet 50:50 – Europe’s contribution to the sustainable development goals

    … their financing a political priority.   I am sad to see a backlash against this document in some countries. The … of the symptoms of a bigger malaise.  For some years, a backlash has been building against gender equality and … three quarter mark when it comes to equality with men. The backlash can be seen in the 'gender fatigue' that has been …

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  • Beijing +25: the fifth review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States

    … by digitalisation, recent migration flows and a mounting backlash against gender equality. The report consists of …

  • 4. Domain of knowledge

    … of equality between women and men and to prevent a backlash against women’s rights (European Parliament, 2019). …

  • What happens when you violate sexist expectations?

    … to be viewed as competent, but subsequently face a backlash for violating gender norms [4] . Resistance to women …

  • Violence for 2019

    … of gender-based violence, respond to the phenomenon. Backlash against gender equality undermines legal efforts to … violence. In recent years, the EU has witnessed a general backlash against gender equality and women’s rights. The …

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  • Opening speech of the Gender Equality Index 2020 conference

    … Another matter of concern is the gender equality backlash and so-called anti-gender campaigns that we’ve been …

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  • Beyond the Beijing Declaration: Assessment and main challenges

    … brought by digitalisation, climate change, and a mounting backlash against gender equality. Gender equality is … the role and significance of this document. This ongoing backlash presents a real threat to women’s rights and the …

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  • How can I combat sexism? A ten-step programme for managers

    … Eleonora, European Commission, Brussels 8. Monitor backlash Many managers fear resistance when they propose to … to tackle sexism to women. However, women may face a backlash when promoting diversity-related initiatives as they …

  • Speech to the European Parliament FEMM committee

    … the support of EIGE. We will also continue to examine the backlash against gender equality . I don’t need to tell you …

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  • Equality bodies: How do they strengthen gender equality?

    … nothing in isolation. We are continuing to examine the backlash against gender equality at EIGE, and I’m sure I …

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  • 10. Conclusions

    … of this report), recent migration flows and a mounting backlash against gender equality. Some Member States have seen a backlash against women’s human rights that has undermined the … into measures to prevent progress on women’s rights. The backlash against gender equality has also contributed to the …

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    … Parliament adopted a resolu tion on experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the EU … highlighting that the main targets of this backlash include ‘key areas of the institutional and policy … The resolution further notes that ‘the most vulnerable to backlash are women in minority groups, including gender and …

  • Highlights of the Gender Equality Index 2019

    … to end violence against women. The EU is experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality. In several …

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  • 10. Conclusions

    … violence and forced marriage. In light of the current backlash against gender equality and women’s rights in the …

  • References

    … resolution of 13 February 2019 on experiencing a backlash in women’s rights and gender equality in the EU. …

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