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.
… her term as the new Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). She takes over from Virginija … to cement EIGE's position as the EU's knowledge centre on gender equality by deepening collaboration with other … to tell stories and you have to explain the impact of inequality on people's lives in concrete terms, you have to …
… the EU, Albania and Montenegro, have released their first Gender Equality Indices, identifying inequalities across the … is 67.4. "Now that Albania and Montenegro have their own Gender Equality Indices, they will be able to monitor their progress. With a detailed analysis of remaining gender equality challenges, politicians can use the Index as …
… Today in Vilnius, Lithuania, EU leaders on gender equality are marking a decade since the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) opened its doors. Senior EU figures … and Evelyn Regner, Chair of the European Parliament's gender equality committee, will join EIGE to take stock of …
… compared to the EU average of 51.9. However, significant gender inequalities remain, especially when it comes to … the sharing of household responsibilities. “With its own Gender Equality Index, North Macedonia can now monitor its progress in gender equality. We encourage using the Index as a strategic …
… 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 … 2007. There are big differences across the EU, with the gender pay gap ranging from 3.5 % in Romania to 25.6 % in …
… The EU continues its snail’s pace when it comes to gender equality progress. The latest Gender Equality Index from the European Institute for Gender … gender on the boards of publicly listed companies. “Genderinequality is holding Europe back from reaching its full …
… Is gender equality in the EU still moving at a snail’s pace? … out this October when EIGE gives an update on the state of gender equality in the EU. A new feature of this year’s Gender Equality Index will be a special focus on work-life …
… The gender pay gap reveals the different realities that women and … a new report published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). “Women are using flexible work … can help to boost women’s employment and close the gender pay gap, but only if both women and men have support …
… now benefit from several new resources published on EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming platform . EIGE has developed a detailed … help EU institutions and governmental bodies incorporate a gender perspective into each stage of the policy cycle. “When … a different impact depending on people’s situation. Our gender mainstreaming methods and tools are designed to help …
… disabilities face a double disadvantage because of their gender and their disability. They are confronted with more … home and they experience a higher risk of poverty. Due to gender stereotypes, the bulk of caring responsibilities and … shoulders. These are some of the findings from EIGE’s Gender Equality Index that analyses gender equality among and …
… fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of the most extreme manifestations of inequality and discrimination. Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender equality and equal treatment. They constitute …
… commit to zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and gender-based violence in the workplace. We cannot and will … fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of the most extreme manifestations of inequality and discrimination. Sexual violence and harassment …
… against women is both a cause and a consequence of genderinequality. In societies that tolerate violence, fail to … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). In light of recent allegations in the …
… 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 … Gender Equality Index show that across all areas of life inequality prevails. This means Europe has a duty to act. …
… We will soon be ready to give an update on the status of gender equality in the EU. Is it getting better or worse? … On 11 October 2017, you will get the full picture from the Gender Equality Index! In this edition, we introduce several … and men living in the EU. The Index also shows trends in gender equality over the past ten years. One new element is …
… women and men and is one of the strongest expressions of genderinequality. “ The elimination of violence against women … Director. In this context, the European Institute for Gender Equality has been strongly supporting the EU and the …