… of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women. 95% of registered victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation in the EU are women or girls. Trafficking in women and girls remains a structural form of violence against …
… Digital technologies offer young women and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. … offered by digitalisation. Young people, especially women are put off from taking part in political discussions … online debates. All of society is missing out when young women are not engaged because we are losing their potential …
… Less than a third of all parliamentarians in the EU are women. With the current speed, it will take almost twenty … works best when decision-making power is equally shared by women and men. An active inclusion of women has many positive effects on society contributing this …
… eight out of ten ICT jobs go to men. To mark International Women’s Day, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) focuses on ways to tap women’s potential in this growing sector. “Deep-rooted stereotypes are one of the main obstacles for women’s careers in the ICT sector. At an early age, girls …
… to end the practice to be successful. In the EU today, women from FGM-practicing countries continue to seek asylum. … health practitioners and teachers) who are in contact with women asylum seekers from these countries are properly … mutilation. These people are in a good positon to spot women and girls at risk and provide support to those who have …
… 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. … to never tolerate or remain silent about violence against women and took on the role of Ambassadors for the campaign. …
… never to tolerate or remain silent about violence against women. Men and boys wearing the white ribbon declare that … excuse, or remain silent about men's violence against women. White Ribbon is one of the world’s largest male-led campaigns to end violence against women, and is now active in many countries across the globe. …
… economy has a major weakness: the uneven concentration of women and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour … untapped potential and unfulfilled career aspirations. Women make up less than 20 % of ICT graduates in the EU, a … in recent years. Despite labour shortages in the sector, women will keep missing out on these job opportunities …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. On the eve of this occasion Vilnius Town Hall and EU … the World” and calls for action to stop violence against women. Presidential Palace and the Ministry of Foreign … and light their buildings in orange. “Violence against women is both a cause and a consequence of persisting gender …
… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the statistics show. Almost one in two women (47%) who have experienced violence have never told … is only a fraction of the reality. “Violence against women is both a cause and a consequence of gender inequality. …
… government policies are matching the specific needs of women and men and whether they are working or not’ said … This year I will propose further measures to help empower women and address the gender pay gap. Equality is not about making women more like men, but about creating an environment where …
… Yes it is. It is estimated that 180,000 girls and women are at risk of female genital mutilation in the EU each … of gender-based violence that directly affects girls’ and women's health. It leaves deep psychological and physical …
… growth and better career opportunities, especially for women. One of the main challenges is that girls and boys tend … such as computing (87.5%) and engineering (83.1%), while women hold the majority of degrees in social services (81.6%) … EU, only five show a gender balance (40/60 ratio) between women and men. Recipe for economic growth EIGE’s research …