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Definition of gender power relations

Ways in which gender shapes the distributions of power at all levels of society.

 

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  • More women in security decision-making = stronger responses to Europe’s new risks

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  • Actioning ambitions! The Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030

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  • Gender Equality Index: Methodological report

    … The Gender Equality Index is a composite indicator that was … between EU Member States and tracks progress in gender equality over time.  The Index was first released in … defining our everyday lives: work, money, knowledge, time, power and health. In addition, it retains two critical …

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  • The Beijing Platform for Action: How far have we come 30 years on?

    … down for a brief introduction to how far we've come in key gender equality issues.   A. Women and Poverty   Poverty … ways. From unpaid care burdens to housing insecurity, the gender gap is real and persisting.  But the data we have at … (p. 86) Statistics on women and the economy G. Women in power and decision-making     Leadership should reflect the …

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  • Improving the collection of national administrative data on femicide in the EU

    … due to the gendered nature of the killings and dynamics of power imbalance between women and men. EIGE supports Member …

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  • The safety, dignity, and rights of women and girls is not optional. It’s non-negotiable.

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  • Why More Women on Company Boards Is Good For Business

    … New EIGE evidence reveals gains and gaps in gender balance in business and finance As we come towards the … Month, our final check point is looking at the state of gender balance on company boards.   EIGE Director Carlien … societies and should have half the say in shaping it.  The Gender Balance on Corporate Boards Directive, in particular, …

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  • Family-friendly policies hold the key to unlocking Europe’s hidden talent pool

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  • The promotion of gender equality in EU Member States needs more resources and wider use of gender mainstreaming

    … national structures and processes for the promotion of gender equality) are crucial to progress in achieving gender equality. EIGE has established a system for the … that the relevant people and structures have adequate power and capacity to act. To be effective, however, such …

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  • EU Member States need to strengthen institutional mechanisms for the promotion of gender equality

    … Advancements in gender equality happen with concerted and committed action by … processes – ‘institutional mechanisms’ – in ensuring that gender equality goals are at the forefront of policy. EIGE … promotion of gender equality) considers the visibility and power of the people and structures promoting gender equality …

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  • Ukraine: The definition of resilience, bravery and commitment to gender equality

    … 4 March 2025 speaking to Ukraine’s immense dedication to gender equality by developing a Gender Equality Index using EIGE’s methodology during times … However, significant gaps are observed in the domains of Power and Knowledge, where women are underrepresented in …

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  • Counting to counter gender-based violence: Improving the collection of disaggregated administrative data

    … Systemic discrimination, unbalanced power relations, harmful norms and stereotypes fuel the perpetration of gender-based violence (GBV). In the face of one of the most …

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  • 2025: Not settling and not giving up

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  • The power of digital platforms in standing up for the safety of women and girls online

    … of your activities for the 16 Days of Activism against  gender-based violence . As the Director of the EU’s only gender equality agency, this means a lot. For everyone here … FRA and EIGE shared  the latest results on the state of gender-based violence in the EU from our joint survey data. …

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