… This week and next, the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), is happening in New York. CSW is … reinforce the need for ongoing commitment, dedication and political will. It is the cornerstone for meaningful and …
… on 7 March 2024 Director Carlien Scheele weighs in on the challenges women face in sports – and how they can be a force for promoting gender equality on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024. #SeAcabó. … members and executive heads. Moving to the national political level, and here we see a positive development, …
… EU candidate countries and a potential candidate in the development of first composite indicators for measuring … harmonised administrative data on gender-based violence. The domain of violence of the Gender Equality Index provides … were among the first to sign and ratify it proving political will and commitment to end violence against women. …
… new policies are helping improve gender equality for the people of Spain. But the country’s leading voice on women’s rights admits, “we … of sex discrimination by promoting equal participation in political, work, and social life. The combined crises of …
… on 28 May 2021. Covid-19 has woken us up – woken us up to the realities of everyday gender inequalities that our … Never before have I seen such frequent reports in the media about domestic violence. The effect of lockdown … for governments to put gender equality high up on thepolitical agenda and put in place lasting measures to improve …
… Femicide is the killing of women and girls because of their gender. It can include intentional homicides, such as the killing of women by their current or former partners, as well as unintentional killings, such as the death of a woman undergoing an unsafe abortion. …
… With a score of 67.9 out of 100, the EU is at least 60 years away from reaching complete gender equality, if we continue at the current pace. The latest Gender Equality Index from the European Institute …
… The complex and evolving security threats the EU is facing, such as organised crime, terrorism, … and hybrid threats, have placed security high on thepolitical agenda of both the previous Commission (2014–2019) …
… EIGE’s research shows the many ways digital technologies are benefiting young … behaviour online is anticipated and normalised. For the EU to harness the potential of digital technologies for … spaces which hinder the participation of young women; political activities online are more fraught for girls and …
… in politics. From receiving instant news notifications on political developments, to engaging in online debates and … participation has become faster and easier. Yet, one of the downsides experienced by this generation, who is the most digitally skilled in the EU, is the risk of online …