… perceive their health to be good or very good (Figure 24). Gender gaps in self-reported health are greater in Portugal, … Portugal, Latvia and Lithuania. Among adolescents, gender gaps in self-reported health are slightly more … or very good from various data sources. It signalises how gender intersects with income levels, living environments …
… of the pandemic on health: poor mental health, a rise in gender-based violence and the provision of SRH services in a … for all Member States, hindering a comprehensive gender analysis of the pandemic’s toll. Men are more likely … or ‘key’ (EIGE, 2021c). In most cases, they involved roles considered necessary for national socioeconomic …
… 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 …
… to NCDs is shaped by biological factors, as well as genderroles and norms (WHO, 2019g). In particular, gender-specific mental health disorders also have different …
… following online abuse (EIGE, 2020a). Many women in public roles, especially those fighting for the rights of women and … (politicians, lawyers, activists, etc.), are victims of gender-based cyber-harassment (European Parliament, 2018, … population. This highlights the importance of having gender-sensitive asylum procedures in place to prevent FGM …
… recorded by authorities often underestimates the scope of gender-based violence. Pre-existing legal shortcomings in … recognising psychological and economic abuse as a type of gender-based violence, or coercion-based rather than … systems are rarely operated by specialists on gender-based violence, incidents are not always categorised …
… 2018b), this majority does not translate into leadership roles in the health sector, or in politics. During the … set up everywhere to tackle the pandemic. Assessing the gender gap in these bodies, a recent study by van Daalen et al. (2020) emphasised the exclusion of gender-diverse voices. Covering 87 UN Member States, the …
… on housework; for employed men, this figure is 1.6 hours. Gender gaps in housework participation are the largest among … role model is the primary mechanism for entrenching genderroles in terms of housework responsibilities, ensuring …
… Main findings The Gender Equality Index score for the EU is 68.0 points out of … in total since 2010. Even that minimal progress on gender equality is threatened by the impact of the COVID-19 … men. Both reflect the negative influence of genderroles and stereotypes on women’s participation in the labour …
… Although health was designated the thematic focus of the Gender Equality Index 2021 prior to the pandemic, COVID-19 … outcomes. This focus aims to bring together evidence on gender inequalities as a determinant of health and to explore … social constructs, including masculinity and work–family roles. The focus also touches upon other broad causes of …
… In terms of progress on gender equality in key decision-making positions in major … of women in decision-making positions. These include genderroles and stereotypes, the heavy burden of housework and care …
… How individuals spend their time is a fundamental aspect of gender equality. The amount of time spent in paid work, rest … of parental leave entitlements – link to lower levels of gender inequality in health (Palència et al., 2017). As … are now actively part of the labour force, unequal genderroles persist at home. Even in dual-earning households, it is …
… About the conference EIGE revealed the new scores for gender equality in the EU and showed trends over time during … Decision-makers and experts discussed the findings of the Gender Equality Index, and highlighted areas where the EU can … her role as Commissioner, Dalli held various political roles in Malta including Member of Parliament (1996 to 2019), …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) [1] is organising a call for … envisaged to contribute and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. To achieve its goals, the Institute collects … appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange …
… and timely picture of the short-term and long-term gender equality challenges faced by the EU as a result of the … situation, working arrangements and incomes, the impact on genderroles and the work–life balance of workers and the role of …
… to 10 June 2021 at 13:30 EET. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)[1] is organising a call for … appropriate methodological tools for the integration of gender equality into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange … In the course of its work to promote and strengthen gender equality, EIGE supports policy-makers with high …