The countdown is on for our 2nd edition of the Gender Equality Forum! Coalitions and conversations are coming together on 10-11 December for the future of gender equality. Bringing in a strong youth focus alongside a call to action for equality 24/7, we are building on the success of the inaugural Gender Equality Forum in 2022. In what will be a post elections Europe, we will be basing discussions around two thematic strands: Taking stock of gender equality in Europe: now and beyond 2025. Tackling gender-based violence in the EU: Persistent and emerging challenges and how can we address them ..read more

This week and next, the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), is happening in New York. CSW is the UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women's empowerment. It brings together government officials, civil society organisations, experts, and activists from around the world. The aim: to agree on actions and investments that eradicate poverty and advance gender equality. Carlien Scheele, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality, the EU agency for gender equality, will share her perspectives live from the event. Stay tuned! 11.03.2024 - Kicking off ..read more

In the run-up to International Women’s Day, on March 8, Director Carlien Scheele of the European Institute for Gender Equality set out a vision of what gender equality could look like in 2030—one where women and men, girls and boys have the same opportunities to a sustainable future. “Change is in your hands,” Carlien told gender equality ministers at their recent meeting . “The paths chosen now will shape and strengthen our near future.” And indeed, Europe is set to turn the page on a new chapter for gender equality. A New Chapter For Gender Equality Elections for the European Parliament this ..read more

It’s been two years since the Russian aggression against Ukraine began. By October 2022, seven months into the war, over eight million people had fled. Upon arriving in an unknown country in the EU, many face barriers – especially women and girls who have been exposed to conflict-related sexual violence . EIGE Director Carlien Scheele says: Displacement already comes with physical and emotional tolls. And on top of that, on their journey towards safety and stability, and what many of us don’t realise, people can become victims of gender-based violence. And this is mostly hitting many women and ..read more

Jobs in the EU’s environmental goods and service sector grew by 23% from 2010 to 2020, compared to just 5% in the wider economy, according to EEA analysis .  But with just 19 % women ICT specialists and 27 % engineers, is the EU accommodating women’s participation in its fastest-growing sector? Ahead of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 11 February, let’s take a closer look at how we can broaden our understanding of green skills beyond STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). EIGE’s Gender Equality Index shows that women are interested in working in the green ..read more

EIGE, in its contribution to a public consultation on the design of transparency reports under the Digital Services Act (DSA), has highlighted the need to include gender-based measurement instruments. Under the DSA, internet service providers will be obliged to publish transparency reports to provide information about matters related to user privacy and security. An open consultation is taking place on the design of the templates for these reports. In its contribution, EIGE stresses that the gendered dimension of risks associated with online violence is captured. Firstly, EIGE recommends in ..read more

EIGE is doubling down on our New Year’s resolution: to build a green and gender-equal Europe. “With European Parliament elections and national elections in many EU countries coming up, 2024 is set to be a significant year for gender equality.” says EIGE Director Carlien Scheele. Amidst all the changes and challenges we face; one thing remains constant: our commitment to drive progress in gender equality. EIGE has a busy agenda in 2024 as we continue our #3StepsForward campaign for the Green Deal and Gender Equality. EIGE will release its Gender-responsive Evaluation for an Environmental and ..read more

EIGE focused on raising awareness on the economic and social implications of GBV for the annual campaign. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) came to a close yesterday – which coincided with Human Rights Day (10 December). EIGE marked this important occasion by highlighting 16 aspects of prevention and protection against GBV, looking at finance and resources among other key areas on the Institute’s social media channels. The "Orange the World," campaign is an international initiative founded by the United Nations Secretary General to raise awareness and take action ..read more

EIGE is attending COP28 to highlight the connection between gender equality and the environment. And to raise awareness about the need to incorporate a gender perspective into climate-related policies. Follow along as Dennis Van Der Veur, EIGE's Head of Outreach and Engagement, shares his insights in regular updates in this newsfeed. 30/11/2023 During my very first day at #COP28, I listened and spoke to Manal Bidar , Youth Climate Activist of Morocco. She told the audience that although she had been climate activist for years, she had never thought about the intersectionality between climate ..read more

Hectares of newsprint and hours of screentime are dedicated to COP28. It’s little surprise as the calls for action on climate change and gender equality grow ever more urgent. So, how can journalists cut through the noise? How can they report smarter, share the best information faster and tell stories that have a lasting impact? “Good journalism is crucial for raising awareness,” says Dennis Van Der Veur , EIGE’s Head of Outreach and Engagement. “Reporters have a responsibility to share messages of hope from COP28 and beyond. Positive well-told stories help increase participation while making ..read more