… Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive … human rights violations of our time. It is rooted in gender inequalities and reinforces them. Gender-based violence harms women, men, families, communities …
… disabilities face a double disadvantage because of their gender and their disability. They are confronted with more … home and they experience a higher risk of poverty. Due to genderstereotypes, the bulk of caring responsibilities and …
… but what role do equality bodies play in strengthening gender equality? Director Carlien Scheele discussed EIGE’s … work on the effectiveness of the equality bodies for gender equality and gender mainstreaming in the EU at the … campaigns promoting gender equality and combatting genderstereotypes. Third is technical support. EIGE provides …
… a distorted and discriminatory approach to the issues of gender identity and sexual orientation in sport. We are … that we usually encounter in the procedural treatment of gender-based violence arise, in which frequently the victim …
… from EIGE’s new study on the ‘economic benefits of gender equality’ released today. The workshop on "Women in … and initiatives that provide additional stimulus to tackle gender segregation. Despite a strong demand for professionals … leads to a gender pay gap and further reinforces genderstereotypes. Watch the workshop on women in STEM on 8 March …
… In 2015, the Coordination Body for Gender Equality, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, introduced the concept of gender-responsive budgeting (GRB). The process is supported … drivers. This initiative aims to counteract longstanding stereotypes in respect of women drivers. The Ministry of …
… 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 … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Women journalists have in the past …
… in education, training and employment: Fostering gender equality and the role of social partners” on 3 July … The aim of the meeting is to reflect on the impact of gender segregation in the labour market and different sectors … economic independence and contributes to decreased genderstereotypes in society and in the labour market. The working …
… training programme of the University of Graz, the gender equality office is organising since 2010 an annual … workshop. This workshop aims at creating reflexivity about gender and other discrimination-related biases in personnel … of homophile and male networks, as well as on genderstereotypes and masculine imagery of the ideal academic. In …
… Tools and resources Ready, steady, go! Having set up the gender equality plan (GEP) (see step 3 ), you are ready to … As highlighted in the recommendations of the ‘Gender equality network in the European research area’ … gender equality, (2) raise awareness of gender biases and stereotypes in everyday communication and (3) introduce a …
… 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 … better living conditions for their entire family. “Genderstereotypes are the motion force behind segregation, …
… reform, Greece has implemented a nationwide programme of gender training. It targets women who are councillors, … 30 women, and are divided into five sessions, which cover gender policy, self-empowerment and time management, the … and combating violence against women, combating genderstereotypes, increasing women’s participation in employment, …
… for Portuguese women, the Network of Young People for Gender Equality in Portugal (REDE) carried out an innovative … intercultural dialogue, media and press, politics, and gender equality concepts and priorities A batch of nine … included for instance work-life balance, fighting genderstereotypes or strengthening intercultural dialogue. Some …
… recent policy actions at EU and Member State levels, the gender pay gap persists. In 2018, on average, women’s gross … and sectoral segregation, part-time or temporary work, genderstereotypes and norms, difficulties in reconciling work and …
… harassment [3][4] . Less than half of EU citizens believe gender equality has been achieved at work. Source: … an organisation’s image 94 % of EU citizens believe gender equality is a fundamental right Source: Eurobarometer … organisational change to combat deeply entrenched genderstereotypes and unconscious bias, these efforts can be …
… rather than attractive policy headlines. AON’s policy on gender is part of a wider aim of creating an inclusive workplace. AON’s white paper, The Gender Gap: Why Men and Women Experience Work Differently is … examination that aims to go to the very root of gender gaps in the workplace and beyond. It provides advice …
… the beginning of the academic year, European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) would like to introduce new data and findings on the gender challenges in education in Lithuania . They have a … the jobs they should take on. As a result, these genderstereotypes limit career aspirations to the areas and roles …