… human trafficking in the European Union. It is a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. … against women. Member States are obliged by law to take gender specific measures to assist and protect victims. In … day on 18 October, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a report on the matter. …
… the findings published today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). The study was prepared at the request … hesitate to engage in social media debates. “The internet needs to be a safe place to enable young people to express … their opinions count. Further information The report Gender equality and youth: opportunities and risks of …
… current speed, it will take almost twenty years to achieve gender-balanced national parliaments. EIGE’s new online tool … helps to identify where parliaments stand on their way to gender equality and proposes steps for every parliament to … An exemplary parliament adjusts measures to reflect the needs of both women and men when passing a law. Are you now …
… the Western Balkans and Turkey in our common path towards gender equality. We are working closely with EU candidates and potential candidates to make gender equality more visible in the region. Our focus is on improving the monitoring of gender equality in public policies, legislation and practice. …
… fundamental values on which the European Union is built. Gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, is one of … Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender equality and equal treatment. They constitute gender-based discrimination in employment. Cases of sexual …
… 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 … Sexual violence and harassment contradict the principle of gender equality and equal treatment. They constitute …
… 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 … creation of quality jobs for men but not so much for women needs to be recognised and dealt with by a much wider circle …
… Town Hall and EU House, where the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is located, will be lit up in orange. … women is both a cause and a consequence of persisting gender inequalities in all aspects of life. Women’s lower … said Virginija Langbakk, EIGE’s director. As part of the Gender Equality Index 2017, EIGE developed a way to measure …
… against women is both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality. In societies that tolerate violence, fail … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). In light of recent allegations in the … also need to be engaged in violence prevention because gender equality is everyone’s responsibility”, said Vilija …
… 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 …
… job. These are some of the findings from a new study on gender, skills and precarious work from the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) out today. “European labour market … improve the quality of work for all. The research note ‘Gender, skills and precarious work in the EU’ was prepared at …
… 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 equality are very closely connected, with the …
… according to a new study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Young people, lone parents, migrants, … such as pension schemes that consider the different needs and challenges women and men face. These will help … and life chances should not be pre-determined by their gender or other social factors. Nor should children create a …
… focused actions to combat violence against women. Making gender equality a reality is the key to eradication of violence against women. Making gender equality a reality is key to addressing the root … in your country here . Read more about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence here . For more information about the …