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Equality ministers in the EU choose a historic win for equality

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…

Save the Date: EIGE’s Gender Equality Forum 2024

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…

How Will You Shape the Future of Gender Equality?

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…

Orange The World 2023: Prevention & Protection

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,…