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    • Platform work: Has flexibility become a cover story?

      The platform work economy comes with great strengths. The ability to work where you want and how you want is a significant motivator for people who have grown tired of the 9-5 rigidity and seek more diversity in their career path.

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      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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    • 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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    • 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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Definition of gender stereotypes

Preconceived ideas whereby females and males are arbitrarily assigned characteristics and roles determined and limited by their gender. 

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  • Event "A Europe free from Gender-based Violence"

    … 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 …

    Date
    10 Dec 2014, 14:30 EET - 10 Dec 2014, 19:00 EET Europe/Athens
  • Gender equality needs to reach everyone

    … 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 gender stereotypes, the bulk of caring responsibilities and …

  • Equality bodies: How do they strengthen gender equality?

    … 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 gender stereotypes. Third is technical support. EIGE provides …

  • Genere e sport: la cultura del rispetto, la subcultura della violenza/Gender and sport: the culture of respect, the subculture of violence

    … 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 …

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    20 Jan 2021, 14:30 EET - 20 Jan 2021, 17:30 EET Europe/Vilnius
  • Feminism and bioethics: the relational approach to biomedical and environmental care

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    27 May 2015, 18:00 EEST - 27 May 2015, 19:00 EEST Europe/Vilnius
  • 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
  • What is sexism?

    … about women and men, which manifest themselves as gender stereotypes , can rank one gender as superior to another. Such hierarchical thinking can …

  • Watch the workshop on women in STEM live on 8 March (16:15 to 17:15 CET)

    … 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 gender stereotypes. Watch the workshop on women in STEM on 8 March …

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  • Gender-responsive budgeting

    … 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 …

  • 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 … Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Women journalists have in the past …

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  • Learning seminar: EIGE - EU Social Partners

    … 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 gender stereotypes in society and in the labour market.  The working …

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    03 Jul 2018, 9:30 CEST - 03 Jul 2018, 16:30 CEST Europe/Brussels
  • Workshop: Bias-sensitising - Quality assurance for personnel selection

    … 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 gender stereotypes and masculine imagery of the ideal academic. In …

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  • Step 4: Implementing a Gender Equality Plan

    … 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 …

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  • Study and work in the EU: set apart by gender

    … 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. “Gender stereotypes are the motion force behind segregation, …

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  • Training Greek women to take their place in regional and local government

    … 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 gender stereotypes, increasing women’s participation in employment, …

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    Greece
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    • Education
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  • Bringing young women into politics: The project “From Woman to Woman”

    … 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 gender stereotypes or strengthening intercultural dialogue. Some …

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    Portugal
  • Gender pay gap in ICT and platform work

    … 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, gender stereotypes and norms, difficulties in reconciling work and …

  • What is the impact of sexism at work?

    … 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 gender stereotypes and unconscious bias, these efforts can be …

  • Gender diversity in action at AON: Understanding the gap

    … 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 …

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    Ireland
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    • Digital agenda
    • Employment
  • Time to talk about education: ‘How can more women in STEM boost the Lithuanian economy?’

    … 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 gender stereotypes limit career aspirations to the areas and roles …

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    21 Sep 2017, 10:45 EEST - 21 Sep 2017, 12:00 EEST Europe/Vilnius

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