… In an exchange of perspectives with the Council of Europe GREVIO members in … collection requested for the monitoring of the Victims’ Rights Directive and the Istanbul Convention. EIGE’s … of gender-based violence. It must remain a priority in our humanrights and gender equality efforts. At the Forum, we …
… week and next, the 68th annual Commission on the Status ofWomen (CSW68), is happening in New York. CSW is the UN's … discussions. And indeed, stories are essential to tell the human story behind the statistics. And making sure people in …
… Women’s Day, on March 8, Director Carlien Scheele of the European Institute for Gender Equality set out a … women and girls at the centre of European policy. Our rights are not given. They're fragile and they can always be … gives hope. Community helps us feel connected to other human beings. It helps us feel other people believe what we …
… Presidency, Director Carlien Scheele presented a vision of what gender equality could look like in 2030 – if we … aimed at challenging democratic principles and fundamental rights are growing. We also see a tech-enabled backlash … virtual attacks against women politicians, journalists and humanrights’ activists. In 2022 we produced an overview …
… 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 …
… In recent weeks, killings of a woman or girl because of her gender (femicide) in a few … The spate of femicide cases in 2021 puts victims’ rights into sharp focus. According to UN Women, 45,000 women … their own family. This needs to change. The international humanrights framework obliges States to follow the due …
… first time ever, EIGE’s Gender Equality Index shows signs of a worsening situation for women in many areas of work and … Forum. “If you want to measure the progress and state ofhumanrights in a country, look no further than the rights enjoyed …
… 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. …