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      In October EIGE releases its annual Gender Equality Index updating on the progress of gender equality in the EU. In this year’s Index edition, EIGE also makes links between gender equality and the European Green Deal exploring how the progress in gender equality can support the green transition. This year the Index conference is extended with two webinars taking a...

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    • Sharing the load: who invests more time and energy in childcare?

      Between women and men in the EU, there’s a greater balance of childcare. But there isn’t when it comes to the type of task according to EIGE’s latest evidence. The distribution of unpaid childcare between women and men is moving in the right direction. EIGE’s evidence from a 2022 survey on gender gaps in unpaid care, individual and social activities...

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      This toolkit provides guidelines for the use of gender-sensitive language in writing. Gender-sensitive communication ensures that women and men – and those who do not conform to the binary gender system – are treated as persons of equal importance and dignity.

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      The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop sexism in the workplace. From recruitment to performance evaluation, EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled.

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      24 Nov 2020
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    • What does it take to achieve gender equality? – Resources and structures key for women's empowerment

      With International Women’s Day just around the corner, progress towards gender equality is high on the agenda. But what does it take to really pave the way for gender equality?

      Publication date
      27 Feb 2023
    • GRPP: Four letters can unlock €2 trillion to accelerate our drive towards gender equality

      Each year the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social infrastructure. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both women and men is the essence of Gender-responsive public procurement, or GRPP.

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      18 Oct 2022
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      07 Feb 2023
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    • Closing the gaps: How data accelerates progress on gender equality  

      EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides guidance for combatting violence against women.

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      03 Mar 2023
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      We look back on the key achievements and reflections from our decade of cooperation with EU pre-accession countries.

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  • Female role models to inspire women cross Europe

    … In many fields women could inspire other women to create new companies or … with 12 women to give visibility to some of Europe's most remarkable personalities and highlight their … their achievements and success stories. About EIGE: The role of EIGE is to assist the European Commission and the …

  • A multi-pronged national campaign on the father’s role

    … new reconciliation models in the workplace and enabling women to work by developing fathers’ awareness and skills. … of several organisations and stakeholders. The campaign’s evaluation found evidence of changed attitudes towards the … in the jobs market but also helps men to develop their role as parents. The main rationale for the campaign was to …

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    Poland
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    • Employment
  • The role of the police in administrative data collection on intimate partner violence

    … partner violence is a recurrent form of violence affecting women in the European Union. Efforts to combat this form of … women, as defined in Directive 2012/29/EU (the Victim‘s Rights Directive) and the Council of Europe Convention on … (the Istanbul Convention). The police play a crucial role in collecting data in the early stages of the criminal …

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    • Violence
    • Justice
  • Bulgarian Centre for Women in Technology: Initiatives to promote women in ICT, entrepreneurship and science

    … The Bulgarian Centre for Women in Technology (BCWT) inspires, motivates and supports … place in the digital world. It works to support women’s leadership and increase women’s professional participation … leave and the return to work; digital enlighteners; the role of women's organizations for empowerment of women; and …

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    Bulgaria
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    • Digital agenda
    • Employment
  • Tool 5: Defining partnerships and multilevel governance – identifying relevant partners, the role of gender experts and the composition of monitoring committees

    … project selection criteria and evaluation plans. Their role is to ensure the quality of EU Funds' processes, as well as alignment with the EU’s and Member States’ overarching goals (CPR, Article 6). … and social behaviour. Stakeholders and beneficiaries, both women and men, may be affected differently by public policy …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • Trade unions play their role in the family alliance

    … work and family life is a core element of the DGB’s gender policy. The focus is on raising awareness about … Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, with the support of the ESF, promotes … represent. The DGB developed the project as part of its role as the representative of the social partners in the …

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    Germany
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    • Employment
  • Model protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM

    … of health professionals: the protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM The Model protocol medical care for … can be increased with one third. In case the parent(s) gave the assignment, pay for it, provide means that will … medical care for women and girls with FGM describes the role of different professionals being confronted with …

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  • Where are the Executive Women?

    … by Angelika Mlinar MEP and co-organised by the European Women’s Lobby and PWC. Since 2010, the share of women on company boards has doubled from 12% to 25% across …

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    07 Feb 2017, 12:00 CET - 07 Feb 2017, 14:00 CET Europe/Brussels
  • Using the media to encourage women to work

    … awareness-raising campaign run in 2010-2012 to promote women’s participation in the labour market, which remains at a very … stereotypes, reduce the care gap and promote men’s active role in the family, with a view to enhancing women’s …

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    Malta
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    • Employment
  • Fostering Women’s Participation in Economic Life

    … (UfMS) organises a High-level Conference on Fostering Women’s Participation in Economic Life on 19 to 21 May 2015 in …   Third UfM Ministerial Conference on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society (Paris, 11 September 2013) , the …

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    19 May 2015, 16:30 EEST - 21 May 2015, 18:30 EEST Europe/Vilnius
  • Women and men in a digital Europe

    … which has dramatically changed the everyday lives of both women and men. We also aim to highlight the human dimension … to the surface the crucial differences of how they affect women and men”, says Virginija Langbakk, Director of EIGE. The JHA network has an important role to play in Europe. The work of the nine agencies helps …

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  • Roma Women Talk

    … Summary Roma Women Talk is a project responding to the lack of information … It seeks to explore the specifics of Roma women’s identities in relation to both ethnicity and gender and to … experienced by all women. Within the Roma community, the role of women reflects gender stereotypes, particularly …

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  • Activity announcement on the "Women of Europe"

    … for Gender Equality Activity announcement on the "Women of Europe" On 8 th March 2010, EIGE announced the … about women from all over Europe who could act as a role-model and as a source of inspiration for others. The … database will become an integral part of the Institute's resource centre pooling experience and bringing recognition …

  • INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Strength-Courage-Solidarity Girl*’s & young women*

    … to participate in our International Conference about Girl*’s and young women*’s empowerment: Strength - Courage - Solidarity. This … the participation of girls* and young women in their role as engaged citizens in all spheres of social, public and …

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    11 Oct 2021, 9:30 CEST - 11 Oct 2021, 13:00 CEST Europe/Brussels
  • Europol supports International Women's day

    … Europol sees this 102 nd International Women’s Day with the theme The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum as … the ideal opportunity to recognise the achievements of all women working within the organisation. Today more than 200 …

  • Uneven impact of family life on women and men

    … Not only does family type determine the overall time that women and men spend caring for their children, grandchildren, … day for at least 1 hour a day. Family formation plays a role when analysing the situation of women and men from … 42 % of young women. With older women taking on the lion’s share of care duties, and current demographic trends in the …

  • Numbers of note: women in decision-making positions

    … The latest data on women in decision-making roles in the Western Balkans and … included 33 % women. In the EU Member States, it’s 32% women.   The mixed news: The representation of women at … Balkans and Türkiye.   Gender stereotypes and a lack of role models to defy said stereotypes sideline women from …

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    • Economic and financial affairs
  • International Business Women's Conference 2014

    … Women in Business Northern Ireland (WIBNI) are excited to be hosting the International Business Women's Conference (IBWC 2014) 'Creating a New Economy' and invites … the globe to join us in Belfast to showcase inspirational role models who change the face of business globally. Please …

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    12 May 2014, 8:00 IST - 15 May 2014, 14:00 IST Europe/Dublin
  • Financial services designed for women, by women

    … In brief The Cyprus Women's Cooperative Bank Ltd. (WCB), one of the first co-operative … through a state grant. The bank played an active role in the creation of the national Scheme to Enhance Female …

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  • Irish current affairs programme gives women an equal place

    … – meaning that half of the experts interviewed should be women. It has been able to do this at no great financial … on them. Though it has not been formally evaluated, TV3’s policy has influenced the media landscape in Ireland, and … in hard news subjects, women are largely limited to the role of reporting. Experts, commentators and anchors in hard …

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    • Culture

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