EIGE's director, Carlien Scheele, and Research and Statistics Team Leader, Jolanta Reingarde, attend the Informal EPSCO Council in Warsaw, dedicated to gender equality. Ministers will discuss key challenges and opportunities in a modern digital society, with a focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on bias and stereotypes. The meeting will also address issues affecting the Roma community and emphasise...
EIGE’s Gender Mainstreaming Team Leader, Helena Morais Maceira, attends a study visit to the Regional Government of Andalusia, alongside representatives from the European Commission and 12 beneficiary authorities. The visit forms part of the Gender Flagship Project, funded by the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument. The project is implemented by Expertise France in cooperation with the European Commission...
EIGE's Gender Equality and Statistics Researcher, Lina Salanauskaite, presents key findings from two forthcoming EIGE reports during an online webinar organised by Equinet’s Working Group on Gender Equality. Sharing insights from two forthcoming EIGE reports: the Beijing+30 (BPfA+30) Report Impact Driver, which marks milestones and explores opportunities for gender equality in the EU, and the Report on Institutional Mechanisms for...
EIGE's gender-based violence team leader, Cristina Fabre, attends the Eurojust Working Group on Victims' Rights annual confernce, this year focused on the identification of victims in cross-border cases. EIGE will present the joint project with Eurojust on the implementation of the European Protection Order, as well as present the gender perspective in defining victims of specific crimes
The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (TCO) visits EIGE in Vilnius on 3 April to learn more about the Institute’s work and to exchange views on gender equality in Sweden. EIGE will present its activities and strengthen dialogue with TCO, which represents over 1.2 million members across 12 trade unions in both the public and private sectors.
EIGE's Director, Carlien Scheele, attends the event "Protection and Empowerment of Victims of Gender-Based and Domestic Violence," hosted by MEP Elena Kountoura. The event brings together EU policymakers, UN representatives, WAVE, and other key stakeholders to discuss challenges and legislative measures to protect victims and support the European Parliament’s ongoing efforts to reform the Victims’ Rights Directive.
Head of EIGE Research and Policy Unit, Maruša Gortnar, welcomes the European Commission staff representatives during their study visit to Lithuania and introduces EIGE’s activities in fostering fair and inclusive societies.
Young diplomats from the Western Balkans, Turkey, and Eastern Neighbourhood (Moldova and Ukraine) visit EIGE in Vilnius on 20 of March, as part of the "EU Rapprochement and Integration" seminar focused on EU institutions.
EIGE's gender- based violence team leader, Cristina Fabre, attends the 4th Network Meeting on the Prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Domestic VIolence (DV).
EIGE’s gender-based violence researcher, Monica Barbovschi, represents EIGE at the Annual Conference of the Police Network, Council of Europe. The Conference will address the critical issue of violence against women, including femicide - the killing of women and girls. This issue remains a significat problem acrross EU, requiring co-oordinated societal and legal action.
EIGE's Researcher, Blandine Mollard, attends the 4th network meeting with EU Member States representatives to discuss the role of the EU Directive in combating Violence Against Woman (VAW) and Domestic Violence (DV), with focus on consent and education in sexual relationships.