… (ICT) job has many advantages. Still, more than eight out of ten ICT jobs go to men. To mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality … in this growing sector. “Deep-rooted stereotypes are one of the main obstacles for women’s careers in the ICT sector. …
… Digitalisation will be under the spotlight of EIGE and the network of nine EU Justice and Home Affairs … which has dramatically changed the everyday lives of both women and men. We also aim to highlight the human dimension … Image copyright: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com …
… Together, we the Heads of Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies commit to zero … in the workplace. We cannot and will not accept harassment of any form in our agencies and we take it upon ourselves to … never to tolerate or remain silent about violence against women. Men and boys wearing the white ribbon declare that …
… economy has a major weakness: the uneven concentration ofwomen and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour … career aspirations. Women make up less than 20 % of ICT graduates in the EU, a figure that has been declining …
… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the statistics show. … or colleague. Disclosed violence is only a fraction of the reality. “Violence against women is both a cause and a … monthly newsletter here Image copyright: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com …
… just four points higher than ten years ago, now 66.2 out of 100. The top performing country is Sweden with a score of 82.6, while Greece moved to the bottom with 50 points. The … government policies are matching the specific needs ofwomen and men and whether they are working or not’ said …
… growth and better career opportunities, especially for women. One of the main challenges is that girls and boys tend to choose … according to traditional gender roles. This is one of the findings of new research by the European Institute for …
… We will soon be ready to give an update on the status of gender equality in the EU. Is it getting better or worse? … several new elements that give a more accurate picture of the realities faced by women and men living in the EU. The Index also shows trends …
… that is both complementary and greater than the sum of its parts. It draws on the agencies’ expertise in each of their areas and covers the different challenges associated … and discusses the different challenges that men and women face. The report also outlines the impact of long-term …
… the internet and social media, cyber violence against women and girls is an increasing concern. Despite the lack of data, EU estimates show that one in ten women have … This means posting or distributing sexually graphic images or videos online without a person´s permission. …
… Violence against women is happening in all corners of the EU but we still do … to improve the availability, quality and comparability of data collected by police and justice services on intimate …
… sectors. This poses a major challenge for the 64 million women and men with low levels of education in Member States. They are more often unemployed or completely out of the labour market, compared to people with middle and high …
… recently taken over the European Commission’s database on women and men in decision-making. The data will complement other areas of gender statistics already covered by EIGE’s Gender … such as employment, education and health. The number ofwomen holding decision-making positions has been gradually …
… EIGE is delving into the classroom to unearth some of the gender related challenges in education. “Education and … reinforce them. For example, through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and … senior researcher at EIGE. A better understanding of these challenges, including higher dropout rates for boys …
… equality in decision-making shows that important positions of power in the EU are predominately held by men, especially … study using EIGE’s know-how. The findings show that women are remarkably absent from the power structures in Eastern Partnership countries. On average only 17 out of 136 senior ministerial positions in Eastern Partnership …
… 8 March 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.EIGE’s list of 100 Inequalitiesillustrate that we … increasingly younger girl models, and adopting the visual imagesof vulnerability common in pornographic media [42]. …