… million jobs in 2050 , which would benefit both women and men. About 70% of these jobs would be taken by women, however … Women are generally affected by poverty more often than men because of lower employment and salary prospects. Hence, … the work force and closing the pay gap between women and men will have a positive impact on economic growth in the EU. …
… gap in your workplace - and act to reduce it. Ensure that men feel more comfortable asking for time off for childcare. … gender equality at home, work or at school. Encourage men to take a bigger carer role for their family members. …
… Database EIGE maintains the EU-wide database on women and men in decision-making (WMID) . This includes important data … differences and inequalities between women and men. The database on women and men in decision-making (WMID) covers positions of power and …
… situation in society. Refugees and migrants Women and men living in refugee camps are especially vulnerable to … hand washing are simply impossible. Migrant women and men not living in camps are also vulnerable. They can face … are not an option. We have 61 million women and 47 million men with disabilities in the EU. Many of them depend on help …
… downturn. This has different consequences for women and men in the labour market. Covid-19 led to the largest drop in … crisis. The fall in hours was greater for women than for men in almost all European countries. Employment also dropped … 2.2 million women lost their jobs, compared to 2.6 million men. As a percentage, the drop in employment, if comparing …
… lockdowns increased women’s share of unpaid work, despite men sharing the workload more than before. Time spent on cooking and housework increased for both women and men, during the lockdown period. During lockdowns, European … week on cooking and housework, compared to 12.1 hours for men [1]. Before the pandemic, women spent 15.8 hours and men …
… While women and men make up an equal share of those infected with Covid-19, men are more likely to die from the … as smoking. While women have a longer life expectancy than men, they spend less years living in good health. Due to …
… these sectors. Healthcare workers Although both women and men working in this sector are exposed to the virus, women … workers [1] in the EU, this is hardly surprising. However, men healthcare workers have made up the largest share of … ensure that the different experiences faced by women and men are recognised and addressed. It is important to take …
… of violence does not measure differences between women and men, but examines and analyses women’s experiences of … times in the preceding 12-month period. Trans women and men are also most likely to face hate-motivated harassment, … by 27 Member States, including women and girls and men and boys. …
… Unit for Equal Opportunities between Women and Men. She has been Director of the Research Centre of Gender … of women’s human rights and equality between women and men. EWL is the largest European umbrella network of women’s … Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, the European Commission High-Level Group on Gender …