… Gender equality discussions often engage mainly women, but … men have a crucial role to play. In order to achieve gender equality, we need to be committed to address challenges for both sides. While most gender inequalities disadvantage women, there are also …
… When EIGE put on its gender glasses to analyse the Victims’ Rights Directive from the point of view of victims of gender-based violence and their access to justice, it found … in a gender-sensitive way, considering the specific needs of victims of gender-based violence. One of the clear …
… you feel a need to double-check the difference between “ gender balance ” and “ gender parity ”? Are you looking for an easy-to-use tool … all these words are explained? Now you can access all gender terms and concepts in one place. EIGE’s online Gender …
… could detract attention from Europe´s commitment to gender equality" states Professor Ruth Rubio Marin from the … and the World” as the central theme. Over three days, gender equality was front and centre of discussions, showing … framework for Europe, one that brings together gender equality, democracy and social justice. “This new …
… website. You can access existing data and information on gender-based violence, through the new Gender Statistics Database by searching under the thematic area of gender-based violence. EIGE’s previous work on administrative …
… Today Serbia launches the results of its Gender Equality Index making it the first non-EU country to … 40.6 points out of 100 Serbia is almost half way towards gender equality. In comparison, the EU average is 52.9. ‘I … that allows measuring our achievements and gaps regarding gender equality. This will be immensely useful both on the …
… development. But what does all of this have to do with gender equality? Infrastructure is meant to address people’s needs and make life easier. Therefore, the different roles … isolation. EIGE’s upcoming report on the benefits of gender mainstreaming in infrastructure is based on survey …
… of changes to the way they operate if they are to make gender equality a reality. In cooperation with the European … decision-making approaches and harassment policies from a gender perspective is a good way to start. These changes will lead to a more gender-aware organisational culture and working environment, …
… Viviane Reding last Tuesday 21st September - keeps gender equality on the EU agenda. The aims are to make better … strategy will lead to an increase in the awareness about gender equality and we are in the process of delivering a … tools in support of this. These include various studies on gender equality which will ultimately form the basis for the …
… MEP Eva-Britt Svensson marked the European Institute for Gender Equality’s (EIGE) opening at a conference today in … of the Baltic States, will collect data and statistics on gender-equality issues and help the European Commission make … European Parliament and Council places a special focus on gender equality. For this purpose, a new European agency has …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality in Vilnius and the committee for Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) meet to discuss their cooperation … engagement including violence against women, the future EU gender Equality Index, stereotypes, reconciliation of career, …
… that we are still a long way from achieving gender equality . EIGE’s list of 100 Inequalities – a mere … that despite the achievements of the past 100 years, gender inequality remains an issue. Women are in general not … through specialist services or refuges that can meet their needs. Services provided by the state are often linked to …
… as such continues to act as a significant barrier to full gender equality. Gender-based violence is fundamentally rooted in gender inequality and impacts on the future of women and of …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) kicks off its work with the European … key stakeholders in the implementation of the new gender equality strategy at the “Joining efforts towards … its implementation. Virginija Langbakk says: Lots of work needs to be done over the upcoming five years, and only …
… In 2012-2013, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is implementing a project on gender training in the European Union and Croatia. Gender … in training provision across the EU identifying gaps and needs, providing recommendations for further developments in …
… as a source of inspiration for others. In the spirit of gender equality, women’s achievements need to be placed at … to one of the following criteria: Evidence of breaking gender stereotypes – i.e. behaving differently, acting and thinking "outside the (gender) box," Evidence of achieving recognition and …
… Women’s Day - 8 March - the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) presents a few facts and figures within art, culture and education putting gender equality on the agenda, demonstrating that … point on which we ground our work and on which awareness needs to be constantly raised, ” stated Virginija Langbakk. …