Legal, social and cultural situation in which sex and/or gender determine different rights and dignity for women and men, which are reflected in their unequal access to or enjoyment of rights, as well as the assumption of stereotyped social and cultural roles.
… Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive … human rights violations of our time. It is rooted in gender inequalities and reinforces them. Gender-based violence harms women, men, families, communities …
… in the online discussion on the “ EIGE’s database on gender statistics: interface & dissemination ” t hat is a … the “ Functionality and design of EIGE’s database on gender statistics ” which took place on 15 July 2014. EIGE’s … women and men. As part of its efforts for establishing a gender equality knowledge centre, the Institute is developing …
… report of the Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation on gender mainstreaming in education; Exchange good practices to promote an education free from gender stereotypes and identify ways to implement the … included in the Committee of Ministers’ Recommendation on gender mainstreaming in education; Facilitate partnerships …
… of disease or infirmity.’ Both biological differences and gender-related socioeconomic determinants are important in … on their access to health care. In Europe, discriminatory gender roles still compromise the health of women and girls … health services. Reducing health inequalities, among which gender and inclusion of vulnerable groups are recognised as …
… The 4th meeting of the Working Group on the Gender Equality Index will take place in Vilnius on 20-21 … The following topics will be discussed: Update of the Gender Equality Index 2012: reflection on the lesson learned … Challenge of filling the gaps in the domain of Violence (gender-based violence against women; attitudes, norms and …
… (HBSC), the EU-LAC Foundation , European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), ECLAC and PARIS21 would like to … of this online discussion is to focus on data gaps on gender equality , which can contribute to the 58th … years, with a plethora of indices such as UNDP’s GenderInequality Index, Social Watch’s Gender Equity Index, the …
… Gender equality is a fundamental right recognised since the … still persist. Even though the CJEU has clarified that gender equality law also applies to equal treatment for … way to go. This is why we call on Youth to Step it up for Gender Equality, because sexual and reproductive health and …
… EIGE Conference: ,,Promoting gender equality as a strategy for economic independence and … facilitate women and men's employment and foster greater gender equality'' will take place on 27 th Nowember 2015 in … EIGE can identify effective solutions to decrease the gender gaps and inequalities at workplace and develop …
… adequate responses to imbalances that persist in a gender-based power structure in society and inequalities … knowledge on different approaches in promoting women and gender equality in the media, in particular by combating gender stereotypes and misrepresentation of women and men in …
… public sphere. Media can both promote and hinder gender equality as inequalities in the society are reproduced … news media has also replicated in digital media. Further, gender stereotypes and sexism have proven to be persistent. … (un)voiced and portrayed in the media and address the gender equality dimension of freedom of expression. Speakers: …
… seminar for equality bodies’ staff members gender equality in education. In 1995, the Beijing Platform for Action targeted gender segregation in education, curricula, enrolment and … perspectives Persistence of Discrimination, Harassment and Inequality for Women (2015) and Harassment on the Basis of …
… a rich source of information on the latest developments in gender equality in Europe. Day 1: The meeting marks the launch of EIGE’s report on ‘Gender, Poverty and Intersecting Inequalities’ , prepared for …
… the number of female CEOs. This event aims to discuss genderinequality in senior leadership roles in the business sector … and builds on the 2015 event ‘Changing the Game - Gender Equality in Business’ Practical Tuesday February 7, …
… (FAO REU) with the support of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) are convening a high level conference, … by providing a platform for exchange of best practices in gender equality and rural development, will help in raising … at the EU and international level, issues of genderinequality in the policy area as well as good practices - can …