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      Gender-targeted measures in the Recover and Resilience Facility (RRF) - a Post COVID-19 EU support programme - are strikingly absent, as EIGE’s latest evidence finds.

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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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      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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    • 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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  • Education

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social … nutrition and education of their families. Mainstreaming gender equality in education and training policy remains … being in better jobs. Challenging gender prejudices and stereotypes throughout the education cycle, from primary …

  • Greetings and other forms of inclusive communication

    … feels like it is aimed at all people, not just one gender. When creating a piece of communication material, … consider: Choice of voice-over artist . Consider if the gender of the voice-over is perpetuating stereotypes, such as using only a male voice to impart …

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    • Culture
  • Executive Training: Gender and Media

    … of democracy, the media is a crucial sector in which gender and women’s issues must be addressed in order to … in the industry. Indeed, the treatment of women and gender in the media, including the constructed notions of … with the latest facts, figures, ideas and analysis about gender-based discrimination in traditional and digital media. …

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    26 Sep 2018, 9:00 CEST - 28 Sep 2018, 17:00 CEST Europe/Rome
  • 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 . … the use of gender-sensitive language and to avoid gender stereotypes in images and photos deliver appropriate training …

  • The evident benefits of gender equality for the EU and beyond

    … Carlien Scheele participated virtually in the EU Japan Gender Equality Thematic Workshop as a keynote speaker, weighing in on the state of play of Gender Equality and women’s empowerment across Europe: … But still, there is always room for improvement. Gender stereotypes remain a barrier for women. According to EIGE’s …

  • Ukraine’s Gender Scorecard: Key Gaps and Ways to Address Them

    … country.  Participants: Olena Suslova,  Independent Gender Expert Andriana Arekhta,  Leader of Ukrainian Women … of Compliance with International Human Rights and Gender Policy *** Progress towards gender equality is a key … overcome the latter’s longstanding structural problems and stereotypes. But it has led to concrete steps in creating new …

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    21 Oct 2021, 13:00 BST - 21 Oct 2021, 14:30 BST Europe/London
  • Women and men in information and communications technology (ICT): a chance for better work-life balance

    … Similarly, its “Action Plan 2017-2019: Tackling the gender pay gap” commits to tackling the stereotypes that emerge early in education and professional life. These stereotypes can result in differences in employment and …

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  • Gender Trainers database is online

    … In May 2013, EIGE launched the database of gender trainers and training organisations as part of the … effort to facilitate the effective implementation of gender equality policies and programmes through gender … employment and social affairs, violence, and gender stereotypes; provides access to contact details of gender …

  • All the essential gender terms now in one place!

    … you feel a need to double-check the difference between “ gender balance ” and “ gender parity ”? Are you looking for an easy-to-use tool … language and challenge terms that reinforce gender stereotypes and ignore gender differences. “We hope that the …

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  • Seminar: Gender Equality in Education

    … seminar for equality bodies’ staff members gender equality in education. In 1995, the Beijing Platform for Action targeted gender segregation in education, curricula, enrolment and … good practices to promote an education free of gender stereotypes and rejecting all forms of violence; ensure …

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    19 May 2016, 9:00 CEST - 20 May 2016, 13:00 CEST Europe/Prague
  • 28 APR: Gender Summit 8 North & Latin America

    … Science without borders: Improving impact by interlinking gender, geographic, disciplinary and educational dimensions. 28 - 29 April 2016, Mexico City This Gender Summit aims to highlight how science can be a tool to … of research content and process Transforming gender stereotypes and gender bias in education, workplace, and …

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    28 Apr 2016, 8:00 BST - 29 Apr 2016, 17:30 BST Europe/Guernsey
  • A toolkit, training and an awareness campaign

    … counter this, in 2008 the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality (CIG) republished a tried and tested training … publishing a handbook for teachers, the Education Guide: Gender and Citizenship – 3rd cycle, which suggests practical activities to tackle gender stereotypes.   Waiting for parity   Although the number of …

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    Portugal
  • Gender Coefficient in the Full Professor Programme – UPC Polytechnic University of Catalonia (ES)

    … in engineering, architecture, science and technology. Gender stereotypes mean that UPC has a low percentage of women … academic careers. The Full Professor Programme applies a gender coefficient, which is a correction coefficient in the …

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    Spain
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  • Schritt 4. Schlussfolgerungen ziehen

    … zur Förderung der Geschlechtergleichstellung und Gender-Mainstreaming in den Jahresberichten oder anderen …

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  • Step 4: Weighing gender impact

    … how the policy or legislative measure will contribute to gender-equality , as well as to assess the foreseen impact in gender relations . Once the effects of the proposed policy … In the first instance, progress in eliminating gender stereotypes is made. Finally, it is necessary to remark that …

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  • 13 SEPT: Gender-sensitive Parliaments

    … support and networks. In this context, the issue of gender-sensitive parliaments is highly relevant. Parliaments … their efforts to work towards fairer societies include a gender dimension.   Although in recent years there has been … in politics, as well as attempts by the EU to implement gender quotas and raise awareness of this issue, women remain …

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    13 Sep 2016, 9:00 EEST - 13 Sep 2016, 16:15 EEST Europe/Vilnius
  • Early childhood, when everything begins

    … and how do they make it tricky? What is the impact of gender stereotypes? And how does all this trickle down to little … have more women in the workforce, and higher levels of gender equality overall.  That is why, 20 years ago, the …

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    • Employment
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  • THE RIGHT WORDS. Le parole giuste

    … to focus their reflections on the use of language and  gender stereotypes in legal reasoning and decisions. The aim of the … of the fact can be influenced by social phenomena and stereotypes, thus leading to determination of the penalty or …

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    14 Jun 2019, 14:30 CEST - 14 Jun 2019, 17:30 CEST Europe/Rome
  • Time to get more women in tech

    … mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s potential in this growing sector. “Deep-rooted stereotypes are one of the main obstacles for women’s careers … consider a future in tech. This trend threatens to widen gender segregation even more. This is a real problem for …

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  • European Institute for Gender Equality opens to the public

    … to the official opening of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). An open-air public concert at the … from across the EU, who will address the issues of gender equality. EIGE Director Virginija Langbakk said: " … and sharing best practices. The European Institute for Gender Equality has been established to gather and …

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