… the EU is at least 60 years away from reaching complete gender equality, if we continue at the current pace. The latest Gender Equality Index from the European Institute for Gender … traditional gender inequalities, such as the gender pay gap and gender segregation. For example, men are more likely …
… It is time to start the countdown for the Gender Equality Index 2020. Has the EU gone forward or backward when it comes to gender equality? Which country will win the award for the … October when EIGE gives its annual update on the state of gender equality in the EU. This year, the Gender Equality …
… A new vision for a gender-equal Europe was announced today by Vera Jourova, … Commissioner for Equality, when they unveiled the EU’s Gender Equality Strategy 2020 - 2025. Priorities include … This is a major cause of the EU’s 16 % gender pay gap. On average, women do an extra 13 hours of unpaid work …
… clout of radical right-wing voices, and a sense of 'gender fatigue' have impacted EU governments' commitment to gender equality. New research from EIGE shows that Member … and men. WATCH: Power Up conference live “Progress on gender equality cannot be taken for granted,” said Virginija …
… violence and save lives, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has developed a risk assessment guide … women and kick-off the ‘16 days of activism against gender-based violence' campaign, important monuments around … women victims of intentional homicide. Read more in EIGE’s Gender Equality Index 2019 . …
… The gender pay gap in the EU stands at 16 % and has barely changed in the last decade. In most EU countries, the gender pay gap is slowly reducing but in Malta, Portugal and Slovenia, …
… The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and men face … earn on average, 16% less per hour than men. The biggest gap in earnings is among couples with children - showing that … a new report published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work …
… Union. Yet a new report by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has estimated that less than 1% of the … Investment Funds have been set aside for the promotion of gender equality, with gender mainstreaming treated as a theme … obligations and political commitments to close the gendergap, which persists across all member states. “As the EU puts …
… Union has not yet reached the halfway mark to full gender equality. With the domain of power holding the lowest score in our Gender Equality Index, women remain under-represented in the … in pay and employment lead to an overall gendergap in earnings of some 40%. The public transport routes most …
… Our Gender Equality Index country factsheets are now online. They … analysis of how each country in the EU is doing in gender equality. You can see how your country has progressed … power, money, work, knowledge and time. The EU’s score for gender equality is currently 66.2 out of 100 and only 11 …
… mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s … consider a future in tech. This trend threatens to widen gender segregation even more. This is a real problem for … in ICT appreciate their working time arrangements. The pay gap between women and men is also lower than in most other …
… technology (ICT) and health or personal care. Gender segregation poses challenges for these industries and … keep missing out on these job opportunities because of gender segregation that shapes their choices from an early … in health and welfare across the EU. Narrowing the gendergap in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics …
… The updated Gender Equality Index shows where Europe stands today. We are … snail’s pace. We are still a long way off from reaching a gender-equal society and all countries in the European Union … measures to help empower women and address the gender pay gap. Equality is not about making women more like men, but …
… problem. “Female genital mutilation is a severe form of gender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and … Gittenaer, EIGE´s seconded national expert from Belgium on gender-based violence. To fill data gaps and help policy … about female genital mutilation in the EU as part of the Gender Equality Index 2017. The Index report on violence will …
… Gender related challenges in the education system are an … and boys tend to choose subjects according to traditional gender roles. This is one of the findings of new research by … growth EIGE’s research shows that narrowing the gendergap in STEM subjects would significantly benefit not just …
… said Jurgita Peciuriene, EIGE's programme coordinator for gender-based violence. Experts warn us not to think of cyber … EIGE has published a paper focusing on the need for gender-disaggregated data on cyber violence. It finds that … For example, educating women and girls, as well as gender sensitive training on cyber violence for the police. …
… from EIGE’s new study on the ‘economic benefits of gender equality’ released today. The workshop on "Women in … and initiatives that provide additional stimulus to tackle gender segregation. Despite a strong demand for professionals … narrows down employment choices, leads to a gender pay gap and further reinforces gender stereotypes. Watch the …
… If the EU stepped up its efforts to improve gender equality, more jobs would be created, GDP per capita … main results of a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), launched on the occasion of … numbers talk: equality is a driver for economic growth. Gender equality will bring more growth to Europe”, said Vera …
… This year, EIGE is putting the spotlight on gender equality in education. With three new studies already … EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and gender … men who study nursing. The study will also analyse the pay gap between occupations characterised as ‘masculine’ and …