… the OECD and Spanish Presidency Conference on the Future of Girls in STE(A)M on 13 December in Madrid, Spain, Carlien … they asked me: why do we still have a problem getting more women in STE(A)M? The response I always give is that we are … much it depends on STE(A)M. Before I begin on how the lack ofwomen in STE(A)M has a negative effect on economic and …
… policies. Follow along as Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE's Head of Outreach and Engagement, shares his insights in regular … the rise of oceans and migration, gave an urgent human face to the political discussions taking place in … for future advancement of gender equality and women's rights in future COP processes. That is so much needed and …
… Parliament in Vilnius on Violence against Women in Times of Crisis: Challenges and Potential Solutions under the … with barriers to accessing their sexual and reproductive rights in host countries. Traditional gender roles , … stigma still hamper women and girls from accessing their humanrights. But international legal frameworks are the …
… As EU countries grapple with a new wave of Covid-19, police, media and NGOs continue to report on … This ‘shadow pandemic’ has a devastating effect on the rightsofwomen and girls across Europe. The EU Agency for … to face violence. The pandemic has made this flagrant humanrights abuse even worse, as lockdowns and economic …
… Ahead of International Women's Day, EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele … can I afford to eat and heat at the same time? Basic humanrights are being negotiated. No one should be left in the …
… delivered a keynote address at the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union Conference in Stockholm, … turning point evidence related to the intersection between women’s economic empowerment and violence against women as a … ongoing and central priorities. Gender equality is a human right. Violence against women – is a violation of this …
… What are the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed EU directive on combatting violence against … a phenomenon that continues to be one of the most notable humanrights violations within all societies. It is deeply rooted …
… ahead. EIGE today launches its paper on the evolution of the EU’s policy and legal approaches to gender equality. … sexual orientation. 2000 — The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and … equality into EU external action and the fight against human trafficking, especially ofwomen and children. …