In a truly democratic society, there should be no place for any kind of discrimination or violence. Gender education should be considered at all levels, at all annual groups and curricula to improve education in this subject. GBVH that occurs in educational institutions on a systematic basis has long-term impacts on students’ learning, health, wellbeing,…
The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has estimated that the cost of gender-based violence across the EU is €366 billion a year. Violence against women makes up 79 % of this cost, amounting to €289 billion.
In today’s world, could we shift traditional gender relations in sports that have traditionally privileged men, and fight gender inequality in sport?We believe it is a very hard question, but we definitely know that in order to make a change towards gender equality we need to start taking massive actions on a grassroots level and…
Every day 137 women die in the world as a result of sexist violence , according to UN estimates. In addition, 1 in 3 has experienced this type of violence globally, according to the report International Technical Guidance on Sexuality Education: An Evidence-Based Approach (2018), prepared by UNESCO. Education is one of the most important tools in the eradication…
The role of sex stereotypes and gender roles in the sex differences observed in sport and exercise has been extensively investigated in sport psychology, with past studies showing that stereotypes are internalized into the self during the socialization process. When we talk about children at a young age (2-6 years) who have not yet developed…
Adolescents are uniquely impacted by GBV: their young age and inexperience with relationships can heighten their risk for physical and sexual intimate partner violence. Being a victim of GBV during adolescence can lead to long-lasting negative mental and physical health outcomes, and can set young women on a trajectory for subsequent abuse. Several research interventions…
Sports and gender equality are related in many ways. Sport is a social and cultural activity in which social constructions of masculinity and femininity play a key role. Traditionally, sports have always been dominated by men, both in terms of participation and governance. Women were excluded from the first modern Olympic Games, held in Athens…
Young people lack work experience and the financial and social resources to find employment. As a result, they are far more likely than other groups to be employed in non-standard and insecure jobs, regardless of their education and skills. The economic crisis in the EU since 2008 has worsened the labour market conditions more for…
Youth initiatives can play an impressive role in responding to gender inequality and gender-based violence. With their work, they can influence societies at different levels from the empowerment and support for young people by the promotion and shearing of the correct information to promotion, supporting changes in law and state policies.However, youth organizations that promote…
Recently European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has released gender equality index game. By entering your gender and country of birth to see how your life could turn out. This tool is very interesting and can give a clear perception on each EU country gender policy. Are you ready to test yourself ? Are you…
