… topic that comes to the table very often now is energy poverty, lack of energy but also energy poverty. Many of the measures that governments are taking to … cost money. At the same time, we know that people in poverty in the European Union are often women. There’s again …
… gender-equal transition: Energy: The hardest hit by energy poverty At the moment, the energy crisis is impacting lives, … livelihoods and businesses across the EU. And energy poverty , which is understood as a household not being able …
… Parliament on 1 March focused on understanding energy poverty through a gendered lens. Video Transcript Dear … in the scorching summer months. In the fallout of energy poverty, certain households are more vulnerable than others. But talking about energy poverty on a household level, while very relevant, the term …
… and the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to increase the poverty risk for them and their children, making it harder to … the EU. Unpaid work is a major reason behind old-age poverty among women. Second, it is important that people have …
… efficiency can contribute to reducing the level of energy poverty– especially for single-parent households, which are … Single-female households are worst affected by energy poverty (11.3 %), followed by single-male households (9.4 %). … two people from a non-EU migrant background are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, and half of migrant women are …
… bigger gender pension gap. Data shows a higher risk of poverty for women pensioners in most Member States. The risk of poverty is highest in Bulgaria and the Baltic countries, …
… work outside the home and they experience a higher risk of poverty. Due to gender stereotypes, the bulk of caring … men with disabilities (28 %). This increases their risk of poverty, which is 21 % compared to 16 % for women without …