Academic, usually interdisciplinary, approach to the analysis of the situations of women and men and gender relations, as well as the gender dimension of all other disciplines.
… In 2015-2016, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) conducted a restricted survey in the 28 EU Member States (EU-28) on the benefits of gender-sensitive infrastructure The survey aimed to collect … allocation of public resources. Read more Factsheet: Gender equality and care infrastructures Factsheet: Gender …
… Since 2013, the EU has made several commitments to address gender equality issues in education and training. The Strategic Engagement for Gender Equality 2016-2019 highlighted the need to address … careers. In 2015, the EU called for action to tackle gender stereotypes and ensure that teachers are trained to …
… This paper looks at how gender equality and women’s empowerment are considered in the … nationals through education and training. Embedding a gender equality perspective in all policy sectors, including … obligation for the EU institutions and Member States. Gender-sensitive policy-making can contribute to the …
… secure steady, well-paid jobs to avoid social exclusion. Gender equality in education is focused on gender-based choices across study fields, gender stereotypes and gender differences in …
… for youth mobilisation, diminishing the power of gender stereotypes online and promoting the diversity of voices, opinions and gender identity are essential. According to the present … effects on young women’s online engagement, and gender norms are exacerbated online Further information …
… Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a severe form of gender-based violence, leaving deep physical and … and it stands in gross contradiction to the principles of gender equality. Ending the practice will require joint … on the grounds of FGM and organise reception conditions. A gender-sensitive asylum system is crucial to ensure victims …
… are women, and the number of women graduating from ICT studies has been decreasing over the last decade. The vast … balance. Read more Europe's digital agenda on EIGE's gender mainstreaming platform …
… changed many things in our lives, but how is it affecting gender equality? Digitalisation has transformed the character … new challenges, but also offer opportunities to address gender inequalities that affect both women and men, albeit often in different ways. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) provides some insights in this …
… main fields of education. In both of them, the lack of one gender is striking. Almost a quarter of students (24 %) … The reasons behind this segregation largely come down to gender stereotypes that influence subject choices and career … Further information Study and work in the EU: set apart by gender: Report Press release: Study and work in the EU - set …
… one of the most widespread and damaging manifestations of gender inequality. By providing critical research and expertise, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is helping the EU and its Member … free from violence and abuse. Further information EIGE's studies on gender-based violence EIGE's publications on …
… of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States Gender segregation is a deeply entrenched feature of … across the EU. It refers to the concentration of one gender in certain fields of education or occupations … (horizontal segregation) or the concentration of one gender in certain grades, levels of responsibility or …
… Still today, gender is a defining factor in the EU labor market that … are not present in others, such as teaching and care work. Gender divisions in the labour market extend to the … allocation of job tasks or income. Further reading EIGE's studies on education EIGE's Economic Benefits of Gender …
… The study on the economic benefits of gender equality is unique in the EU context. It is the first … to estimate a broad range of macroeconomic benefits of gender equality in several broad policy areas such as … econometric modelling of such a broad range of impacts of gender equality in the EU. The methodological approach of …
… The study on the economic benefits of gender equality is unique in the EU context. It is the first … to estimate a broad range of macroeconomic benefits of gender equality in several broad policy areas such as … econometric modelling of such a broad range of impacts of gender equality in the EU. Further information Economic …
… Improving gender equality has many positive impacts on individuals and also on society at large. A more gender‑equal EU would have strong, positive GDP impacts … in the EU. A study from the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) on the ‘economic benefits of gender …
… Despite recent improvements, there are still persistent gender gaps in labour market activity and pay, which result … 75 % by 2020. A study from the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) on the ‘economic benefits of gender equality’ puts forth robust evidence showing the …