European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)

This World Environment Day, one message is clear: a greener Europe must also be a more equal one.

In Spain this means: supporting women to enter into green jobs, building gender equality into climate policies, and making local communities part of decision-making.

From Austria’s railway industry to Belgium’s climate education and initiatives for women in renewable energy and green entrepreneurship, there are inspiring examples all across Europe that show what a just green transition can look like.

Read more from EIGE’s collection of good practices

https://eige.europa.eu/publications-resources/publications/good-practices-gender-mainstreaming-european-green-deal-towards-more-gender-equal-and-greener-europe

Intimate partner violence is not an isolated incident.

In 2022, eight EU Member States recorded over 212,000 offences of intimate partner violence against women, involving more than 146,000 victims.

That’s an average of 1.5 offences per victim — violence is often repeated, not “one off”.
Yet even these figures likely underestimate reality. In several countries, only the most serious offence is recorded, leaving other violent acts invisible.

Avoiding the “single offence” approach matters — because it creates a dark figure in what gets counted, and what gets acted on.

Better data helps reveal reality. And reality must guide policy

Behind the Numbers Report: https://eige.europa.eu/publications-resources/publications/behind-numbers-analysing-police-and-justice-data-intimate-partner-violence-and-domestic-violence

Today, we welcomed officials and experts from Ukraine and the Netherlands for an exchange on advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. 🇺🇦 🇪🇺

Representatives from Ukrainian ministries, public institutions, civil society and academia came together to share practical experiences on gender equality and security policies in Lithuania and across the EU, supporting the implementation of Ukraine’s III National Action Plan.

Ukraine is working towards a more equal and just future, and we are proud to support this journey alongside our partners every step of the way.

At the same time, EIGE Director Carlien Scheele met with Olesia Bondar from the Ukrainian Women’s Fund to discuss the development of a Gender Equality Index for Ukraine based on EIGE’s methodology.

Our work continues. Together.

On Global Day of Parents, we celebrate and thank parents everywhere for all they do – the seen and the unseen – despite how challenging it can be.

Yet the impact of care responsibilities is still not shared equally.

In 2023, employment rates for women with young children were 10.5 percentage points lower than for women without children. In contrast, employment rates for men with young children were 8.2 percentage points higher than for men without children.

Parenthood should never come at the expense of equality.

https://eige.europa.eu/publications-resources/publications/return-labour-market-after-parental-leave-gender-analysis

We always say gender equality does not move forward in silos. This week’s country visit to Greece couldn't have fine-tuned that fact more.

With a delegation led by EIGE's Director Carlien Scheele members from Greek government, parliament, equality bodies, human rights institutions, civil society, researchers and the media focused on what it takes to move the needle on gender equality in a profound and lasting way.

We come away with a granular understanding of the realities, challenges and opportunities Greece has at its disposal for advancing gender equality.

And from there, strategic ways to strengthen our cooperation with government entities, civil society, independent bodies and the media ahead of Greece’s upcoming EU Presidency and beyond.

Thank you to everyone who brought their expertise, openness and momentum to the discussions.

You have given us a boost in the right direction to strengthen our support and cooperation with Greece.

Together, we turn evidence and experience into change.

Period poverty is still not a thing of the past.

Menstrual Hygiene Day is an important reminder of that.

It remains a reality for many women and girls in the EU according to our data from the Beijing Platform for Action + 30 report.

It’s not just about accessing menstrual products.

Period poverty also includes access to safe sanitation facilities and menstrual education. Its impacts go even further – affecting health, dignity and opportunities to fully participate in education, work and society.

Over 30 years after the Beijing Platform for Action was established, advancing women’s health, rights and equal participation remain as important as ever.

https://eige.europa.eu/newsroom/beijing-platform-for-action