Gender equality, a basic human right, is still 60 years away. In other words, resources and opportunities are not equally accessible for all. Dreams and ambitions are deferred or downright dismissed. But together, we have the tools and talents to break down those barriers for good, and make change happen. This December in Brussels, our…
Today, the Agency is publishing “Quality considerations for EIGE’s Gender Statistics Database (2nd edition): evolving trends in producing gender equality data and intersectional perspectives”. It now includes guidance around best practices for collecting data relating to sex, gender identity and other intersecting inequalities. The publication is one of the many follow-ups to discussions during EIGE’s…
Switching to green energy can have a disproportionate impact on some – disrupting and uprooting communities traditionally reliant on mining or heavy industry. Anticipating this, Spain developed its Just Transition Strategy. In four years, it has cut 80% of greenhouse gases from coal-fired power stations and created thousands of new jobs. Gender mainstreaming is central…
A warm welcome to the new Members of the European Parliament! As you settle into your new posts and become familiar with the network of EU agencies, we take this opportunity to offer you a ‘starter kit’ to the European Institute for Gender Equality. We will walk you through what we do and how we…
Today we have an important announcement to make: the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has a brand new corporate visual identity! Just a few weeks ago we celebrated our 14th birthday. And in the spirit of reflection, we looked at ways we could further align our talk with our walk as the EU’s only…
We are very happy to announce that EIGE’s Management Board has reappointed Carlien Scheele as the Director of the Agency for another five years. Upon receiving her reappointment during the 42nd Management Board meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, Director Carlien Scheele shared: “I am very grateful that EIGE’s Management Board has given me the mandate to…
“Equality is good for society and everyone in society,” says Director General Ana Gallego of Justice and Consumers. “We need to counter the narratives that gender equality is a zero-sum game – that’s why evidence-based policymaking is crucial to win the hearts and minds of people.” Director General (DG) Gallego visited EIGE for the first…
Addressing the gender impacts of climate policy is vital for the EU to achieve its goal of a more sustainable future where no one is left behind. Climate change affects everyone, but not equally. Women are often disproportionately affected by it, in particular single mothers, single women, women with disabilities and elderly women living alone.…
Ahead of the upcoming Polish Presidency of the European Union in the first half of 2025, EIGE establishes strategic support with key stakeholders in Poland. This week Director Carlien Scheele and her delegation were in Poland as part of EIGE’s ongoing support to the rotating Presidencies of the Council of the European Union. Carlien Scheele…
Equality Ministers from across the European Union met in Brussels on 7 May, in the context of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO). What is the Council of the EU? In the second of three EPSCO Council meetings under the Belgian Presidency, equality issues such as violence against women and anti-discrimination…
