… are less likely to have a university degree, work outside thehome and they experience a higher risk of poverty. Due to … it harder for women to engage in paid work outside thehome. Low participation in the workforce is a reality for …
… ten ICT jobs go to men. To mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on … this growing sector. “Deep-rooted stereotypes are one of the main obstacles for women’s careers in the ICT sector. At … in trainings outside office hours. An equal sharing of home responsibilities would therefore have a positive impact …
… Digitalisation will be under the spotlight of EIGE and the network of nine EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies this year. “While chairing the …
… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the statistics show. Almost one in two women (47%) who have … violence have never told anyone, whether that be the police, health services, a friend, neighbour or … respectively). Many people still regard violence in thehome as a personal matter, with 15% of Europeans considering …
… "Europe today is struggling with the social implications brought on by the protracted economic crisis. It is also dealing with a … working arrangements, such as job-sharing, working from home, flexitime and innovative measures to promote equal …
… It was with great pleasure that the Institute received a visit from the Director of DG Justice, Directorate D (European … also took place. Prior to joining DG Justice from DG Home again as Director, Mr. Aurel Ciobanu-Dordea's previously …
… The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Rita Vella in the month of October. Rita is the Deputy Chair of a National … the chairwoman of one of the major organisations of her home country Malta. She works in a fulfilling job and leaves …
… 8 March 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.EIGE’s … 16. Employed women spend 39 hours a week on average on home care activities compared to men's 26 hours [10]. 17. … girls place them more than half of the time in thehome [38]. 83. In advertisements, women are more than twice …
… for zero tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM). The Commission organised a high-level roundtable event to discuss how the European Union can help Member States to eradicate the … in Europe," said Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs. New reporton FGM Today's high-level roundtable …