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    • Unpaid care: Around one third of women and men struggle to strike a work-life balance in the EU

      Unpaid care is often taken for granted. It's simply done without question as a labour of love. But EIGE’s new time use survey focused on care, leisure and volunteering activities reveals unpaid care is in a pressure cooker situation right now which demands introspection and long-term solutions. Data collected from all EU Member States found that 42% of women and 38% of men are involved in unpaid caregiving activities, such as caring for children, older family members, or people with disabilities.

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      01 Jun 2023
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    • Are you ready to take #3StepsForward for gender equality?

      Achieving equality between women and men makes everyone better off. We have come a long way, but there’s still more to do. Let’s shape an economy where gender equality, social fairness and prosperity go hand in hand. #3StepsForward is how policymakers, business leaders and individuals can unite to build a fairer future. We all have a role to play. Join our #3StepsForward campaign and do your part!

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      This toolkit provides guidelines for the use of gender-sensitive language in writing. Gender-sensitive communication ensures that women and men – and those who do not conform to the binary gender system – are treated as persons of equal importance and dignity.

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    • Sexism at work: How can we stop it?

      The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop sexism in the workplace. From recruitment to performance evaluation, EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled.

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      24 Nov 2020
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    • What does it take to achieve gender equality? – Resources and structures key for women's empowerment

      With International Women’s Day just around the corner, progress towards gender equality is high on the agenda. But what does it take to really pave the way for gender equality?

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      27 Feb 2023
    • GRPP: Four letters can unlock €2 trillion to accelerate our drive towards gender equality

      Each year the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social infrastructure. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both women and men is the essence of Gender-responsive public procurement, or GRPP.

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      18 Oct 2022
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    • Hidden in plain sight: improving legal responses for ‘invisible’ victims of femicide

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      07 Feb 2023
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    • Closing the gaps: How data accelerates progress on gender equality  

      EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides guidance for combatting violence against women.

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      03 Mar 2023
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  • Online Discussion on Communicating Gender

    … The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) invites you to participate in the online discussion on “Communicating Gender Equality”.    The paramount importance of this topic … of gender equality using media and non-stereotypical portrayal of women and men. The online discussion will also …

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    12 Nov 2014, 9:00 CET - 12 Nov 2014, 15:00 CET Europe/Brussels
  • March ∞ Post idea

    … of the outstanding Lithuanian female artists portraying gender equality issues. View the gallery of the March ∞ Post …

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    08 Mar 2012, 18:00 EET - 31 Mar 2012, 16:00 EEST Europe/Athens
  • 5th Experts' Forum meeting

    … Programme. Furthermore, it was discused (i) the European Gender Equality Index process; (ii) the concept of EIGE's …

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    28 Mar 2011, 13:00 EEST - 29 Mar 2011, 12:15 EEST Europe/Athens
  • Step 7: Communicating gender mainstreaming

    … Key aspects Communications strategy for the introduction of gender mainstreaming that creates transparency, raises … transparency, it is necessary to have a clear concept of gender mainstreaming and to pursue a stringent strategy . … part of an organisation’s external identity and self-portrayal – how to communicate externally: explicitly address …

  • 2 MAY: Freedom of speech and gender equality - time for news media to step up!

    … 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: …

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    02 May 2016, 10:00 EEST - 02 May 2016, 13:30 EEST Europe/Vilnius
  • Radio plays out-of-tune when it comes to gender equality

    … When it comes to gender equality, EIGE’s study shows that radio is not yet a fully gender-equal environment. The radio plays out-of-tune when it … in media organisations and the stereotypical portrayal of women in the media. Developing EU-level policies …

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  • Tools to combat domination techniques

    … Sweden are relatively well-balanced. However the numerical gender balance in politics does not necessarily mean that the … into decision-making bodies, and raises awareness about gender dynamics so that women will be more effective once … is not only about being a candidate. There needs to be gender balance behind the scenes, if a party is to be …

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    Sweden
  • Request for Nominations of "Women Inspiring Europe" 2013

    … 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 …

  • Gender awareness-raising

    … What is gender awareness raising? Gender awareness raising aims at increasing general sensitivity, understanding and knowledge about gender (in)equality. Awareness raising is a process which …

  • Policy context

    … organisations have taken to encourage greater use of gender-sensitive language. It is designed to help you … understand the wider picture into which your work fits. Gender equality policies in the EU The European Union (EU) … guidelines on gender-sensitive communication and the portrayal of women in the media. For example the ‘ …

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  • #SafeSpaces: EIGE highlights widespread forms of cyber violence against women and girls, proposes definitions

    … Today, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) publishes a new report ‘Combating … can be exacerbated when it is committed on the grounds of gender in combination with other factors, including age, ethnic or racial origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or belief. Therefore, …

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  • EIGE opens nominations for the 2014 Wo/Men Inspiring Europe Calendar!

    … and men who have had successful initiatives and fostered gender equality in their communities. You can nominate … who have improved the lives of others by fostering gender equality. Following the conceptual framework of the Gender Equality Index and its domains, below you will find …

  • 100th International Women’s Day - 100 Inequalities remain

  • Using web 2.0 to promote debate on the relationship between men and women

    … direct feedback on the way they portray women and report gender issues. Early in 2009 it launched the … on all forms of violence and discrimination due to gender or sexual orientation. From 2014 the website has … larger presence in the news media, women’s visibility and portrayal tend to remain more anonymous than men’s: women are …

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    Italy
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  • Making Belgium aware of its media’s gender imbalance

    … prepared studies of 11 good practices in implementing gender equality, and conducted an awareness-raising campaign … or heard   Belgium's French-speaking media suffers from a gender imbalance. Only 28% of interviewees are women – which … number of young and attractive women among newscasters.[1] Gender imbalances in access and participation to …

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    Belgium
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  • Toolbox for planning work-life balance measures in ICT companies

    … In order to attract more women, companies must also remove gender stereotypes and unconscious bias from their … communication materials.(Please see EIGE’s publication ‘Gender-sensitive communication’ for guidance on how to make communication material gender-sensitive and inclusive. Example: Showing women they …

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  • Checklist: Key questions for an organisational change

    … In accordance with the Guide’s steps for introducing gender mainstreaming, key questions for the organisational … accountability and strengthening commitment Is promoting gender equality part of the organisation’s general mandate? … part of the organisation’s external identity and self-portrayal? Is the organisation’s public relations work …

  • Modernising an old-fashioned media

    … In brief Gender imbalances permeate the Romanian media landscape. Gender stereotypes, influenced by advertising, are … the media, and media organisations pay little attention to gender. In fact women play a subordinate role in public life …

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    Romania
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  • Using the media to encourage women to work

    … at a very low level in Malta. It was initiated by the Gender Unit of the national Employment and Training … Corporation and was embedded in national policy on gender equality, with funding from the European Social Fund … to addressing reconciliation by challenging traditional gender stereotypes, which is very relevant in the Maltese …

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    Malta
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    • Employment
  • Health and risk behaviours are clearly gendered

    … despite their harmful consequences (Nutbeam, 1998). The Gender Equality Index monitors both types of health … covers activities such as heavy drinking and smoking [1] . Gender is an important social determinant of health, shaping … consumes insufficient fruit and vegetables regardless of gender , despite WHO recommendations. Women are less …

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