… gender-based violence, that violates the human rights of women and girls. The practice entails “all procedures that … for non-medical reasons". Globally, over 200 million women and girls in 31 countries have been subjected to FGM. FGM is typically practiced on young girls under the age of 18. FGM is neither a religious …
… to gender equality in their budgetary and policy measures. Women, in all their diversity, must not lose out. It is … for medical checks over the pandemic year. In addition, youngwomen faced more elevated levels of unemployment in the … men spend at least 4 hours on a typical weekday caring for young children. The gender gap in time-intensive housework …
… economy of the future , and how it’s looking different for women and men. Next week on 31 st January, we are releasing a … the opportunities of this brave new world to make sure women benefit as much as men. To get information for the … Did you know, for example, that most platform workers are young, highly educated and working another job alongside …
… is online, it can simply be ignored or shrugged off. Women who are harassed or stalked online are frequently told … offline spheres are not separate spaces at all. For one, women and girls who have experienced sexual harassment, … media platforms. This is particularly important because young girls tend to be very active users, and at the same …
… reminded us just how difficult and dangerous it is for the women who live with a violent partner. The important matter … Levels of precarious work are particularly high among youngwomen, women with low qualifications and migrant … job either temporarily (23%) or permanently (5%), with young men most affected. Half of those in work are also …
… In the lead up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Institute for Gender … counsellors, the effects of the pandemic have hit women the hardest. Severe job losses in women-dominated … work-life balance conflicts, especially for women with young children aged 0-5 years. Despite men taking on more …
… shows the many ways digital technologies are benefiting young people in access to learning, friendship, information … are essential. According to the present study, although youngwomen and men have similar digital skills, young men indicate …
… because a large part of the female migrant population are young girls originating from countries with a high occurrence … a gender-sensitive way. This can include the provision of women interpreters and specialised referral and care upon … institutions in their efforts to make equality between women and men a reality. It provides specific expertise and …
… Digital technologies offer youngwomen and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. … restricts the opportunities offered by digitalisation. Young people, especially women are put off from taking part …
… Digital technologies offer youngwomen and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. … focuses on the gender-related risks of digitalisation for youngwomen and men. More information on the data referred to …
… government policies are matching the specific needs of women and men and whether they are working or not’ said … at risk of poverty than women and men born in the EU. Young men are missing out on educational opportunities compared to youngwomen and lone mothers have more difficulties to access …
… of health professionals: the protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM The Model protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM is a joint initiative of several … policy has been developed in order to prevent FGM among young girls and to offer relevant medical and psycho-social …
… in which the NHS responds to the health needs of girls and women who have had FGM, and to actively support prevention. … on: identifying when a girl (including an unborn girl) or young woman may be at risk of FGM and responding … appropriately to protect them; identifying when a girl or young woman has had FGM and responding appropriately to …
… The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Ms.Seyran … Seyran Ates’ most impressive experience occurred when a young man approached her on the street as she stepped out of … where the two had found the time to just sit and talk. The young man walked straight towards her and stopped close in …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against … women facing multiple discrimination (including migrant, young, older, ethnic, LBT women and also women with … women facing multiple discrimination, including migrant, young, older, ethnic, LBT women and also women with …
… Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, European Commission Vice-President … – thought to have affected several hundred thousand women in the EU. The Commissioners were joined by Members of … out for cultural, religious and/or social reasons on young girls between infancy and age 15. FGM constitutes a …