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    • Gender equality @ COP28: a newsfeed

      EIGE is attending COP28 to highlight the connection between gender equality and the environment. And to raise awareness about the need to incorporate a gender perspective into climate-related policies. Follow along as Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE's Head of Outreach and Engagement, shares his insights in regular updates in this newsfeed. 01/12/2023 Watch this brief and inspiring video message from...

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    • COP28 and beyond: Five tips for gender-inclusive climate reporting

      Hectares of newsprint and hours of screentime are dedicated to COP28. It’s little surprise as the calls for action on climate change and gender equality grow ever more urgent. So, how can journalists cut through the noise? How can they report smarter, share the best information faster and tell stories that have a lasting impact? “Good journalism is crucial for...

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    • Gender Equality Index 2023: Towards a green transition in transport and energy

      The Gender Equality Index 2023 presents the EU in relation to gender equality amid crises and uncertainties. In recent years, the world has been hit by repeated shocks and multiple crises. What remains constant is the fact that when crisis strikes, women and girls suffer disproportionally. The crises and shocks continuously threaten to create new challenges and reverse years of...

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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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      We look back on the key achievements and reflections from our decade of cooperation with EU pre-accession countries.

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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 …

  • 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
  • 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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  • 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 …

  • #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

    … 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 … rate remains higher than men’s ". Removing barriers to gender equality, tackling gender-based violence, getting more …

  • 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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    • Culture
  • 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 …

  • 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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  • Modernising an old-fashioned media

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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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  • 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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