… you for inviting EIGE- the European Institute for Gender Equality – to this timely discussion. This year we mark the … Action (BPfA) – a milestone in the worldwide struggle for women’s empowerment. Signed by 189 countries in 1995, it [the … Action] sets out a comprehensive roadmap for equal rights betweenwomenandmen. That same year, in 1995, the European …
… Good morning from Brussels, and welcome to the Gender Equality Index 2021. Thank you for joining us from wherever … -- or indeed re gressed -- when it comes to equalitybetweenwomenandmen in recent history. With all this data, we …
… The EU scores 68 points out of 100 in the Gender Equality Index, released today by the European Institute for … pandemic. The economic fallout is lasting longer for women, while life expectancy for men has dropped. Our Index … There are big variations in gender equality scores between countries. They range from 83.9 points in Sweden to …
… crisis threaten to roll back recent progress in gender equality, including an overall trend of upward convergence. … power that drove the overall progress in gender equalitybetween 2010 and 2018. This domain covers the representation of womenandmen in a range of the highest decision-making …
… Mark your calendar for Europe’s annual gender equality update. On 28 October 2021, EIGE will reveal the … the different consequences of the coronavirus pandemic on womenandmen. Our Index will answer important questions, … of 100 would mean that a country had reached full equalitybetweenwomenandmen. The scores are based on the gaps …
… There is a direct link between the unequal division of unpaid care in households … according to a study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Across the EU, the bulk of unpaid care work is done by women, with 92 % providing unpaid care several days a week – …
… It is time to start the countdown for the Gender Equality Index 2020. Has the EU gone forward or backward when … how digitalisation and the Covid-19 pandemic have affected womenandmen in their working lives. We will shed light on … of 100 would mean that a country had reached full equalitybetweenwomenandmen. The scores are based on the gaps …
… Today in Vilnius, Lithuania, EU leaders on gender equality are marking a decade since the European Institute … their thoughts on how the Institute can help make equalitybetweenwomenandmen a reality. EIGE was set up to help the EU …
… have impacted EU governments' commitment to gender equality. New research from EIGE shows that Member States are … institutional structures that have helped narrow the gaps betweenwomenandmen. WATCH: Power Up conference live “Progress on …
… Over the last nine years, the proportion of women on the boards of the largest listed companies across … women make up 10% or less of board members. The difference between action and inaction is striking. The six countries … of non-executives. This highlights the need for gender equality policies within companies. Figure: change in the …
… Is gender equality in the EU still moving at a snail’s pace? What can … work-life balance. The Index will explore the diverse ways womenandmen juggle work and personal commitments, … be a thematic focus for the Index that explores the links between gender equalityand the chosen topic. This year’s …
… Between 39 % to 57 % of girls originating from FGM-practising … genital mutilation. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) highlights these findings ahead of the … a gender-sensitive way. This can include the provision of women interpreters and specialised referral and care upon …
… methods and tools are designed to help policymakers ensure womenandmen’s diverse needs are made visible and addressed … includes an examination of the allocation of resources betweenwomenandmenand the different barriers they face in … to build public support and political will for gender-equality initiatives. For example highlighting the fact that …
… Women with disabilities face a double disadvantage because of … These are some of the findings from EIGE’s Gender Equality Index that analyses gender equality among andbetween different groups of people. “To build a more …
… 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 … appreciate their working time arrangements. The pay gap betweenwomenandmen is also lower than in most other …
… economy has a major weakness: the uneven concentration of womenandmen in studies and at work. This makes the labour … report prepared by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) at the request of the Estonian Presidency of … relevant institutions in their efforts to make equalitybetweenwomenandmen a reality. It provides specific …