Social attributes and opportunities associated with being female and male and to the relationships between women and men and girls and boys, as well as to the relations between women and those between men.
… Femicide is the killing of women and girls because of their gender. It can include intentional homicides, such as the … system, as well as guidance on how to identify the ‘gender dimension’ of a female homicide. While no EU Member … of femicide would help EU Member States identify these gender-based killings, which currently vanish into female …
… Despite efforts to improve gender equality, EU labour markets are still characterised by … data, only four in ten workers in the EU are employed in a gender-balanced sector, where the workforce comprises at least 40 % of each gender. Transport is a prime example of a sector that still …
… covered. The latest available data highlight where the gender balance is good, and where we still need to make … 73.2 % are men. Although this represents a significant gender imbalance, the proportion of women is the highest … to environment and climate change show a similar lack of gender balance, being made up of 29.7 % women and 70.3 % men. …
… The EU scores 68 points out of 100 in the Gender Equality Index, released today by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). This is a microscopic increase of … last year’s edition. “Europe has made fragile gains in gender equality. But big losses are emerging as a result of …
… Kasia worked as a seconded national expert in EIGE’s gender-based violence programme from November 2018 to … Kasia always made sure to highlight how much victims of gender-based violence would benefit from proper …
… COVID-19 crisis threaten to roll back recent progress in gender equality, including an overall trend of upward … had been made in countries with lower levels of gender equality. The regressive consequences of COVID-19 on gender equality, as well as haphazard implementation of …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has estimated that the cost of gender-based violence across the EU is €366 billion a year. … such as shelters making up just 0.4 % of the cost of gender-based violence. EU countries need to invest more in …
… Mark your calendar for Europe’s annual gender equality update. On 28 October 2021, EIGE will reveal the results of its Gender Equality Index during an online conference. This year, … is high on our agenda. We are taking a close look at how gender affects health and access to health services. Our …
… is one important element in assessing the level of gender equality. That’s why the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) measures how much power women hold in … compared to 32% women and 68% men in the EU. There was gender parity in the government of Albania (51% women) but …
… Key findings in politics National parliaments: Gender balance by 2032? In November 2020, women made up 32.7 … 49.6 % in Sweden to 12.6 % in Hungary. Five countries have gender-balanced parliaments, with at least 40 % of seats held … continues to improve at the current rate, we will have gender balance by 2032. Proportion of women members of …
… Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has released new findings on the impact of the coronavirus crisis on gender equality in Europe. From job losses and reduced … effects for women. "Europe will bounce back, as long as gender equality is front and centre of recovery measures. In …
… the unequal division of unpaid care in households and gender inequality in the labour market, according to a study by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Across the EU, the bulk of unpaid … tend to have higher employment rates for women and lower gender gaps in earnings,’’ said Carlien Scheele, EIGE’s …
… reports. In two new studies, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) assesses the measures each EU country … exposed overall shaky support systems for victims of gender-based violence. A lack of funding and shelter space … women and kick-off the ‘16 days of activism against gender-based violence' campaign, important buildings around …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop … a step closer to achieving the EU’s founding value of gender equality. Further reading Sexism at work: How can we … Handbook for the EU institutions and agencies Toolkit on Gender-sensitive communication Gender Statistics Database: …
… to services such as abortion. In order to achieve gender equality in the European Union, this area needs close … as hormonal contraception and abortion. Next year, EIGE’s Gender Equality Index will have a special focus in the area … 25-year review of the Beijing Platform for Action Gender Equality Index 2020 …