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180 000 women in Europe are in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM)

EIGE — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:16:46 +0000

Fri, 11-05-2012 18:10

180 000 women in Europe are estimated to undergo or face the danger of female genital mutilation (FGM). It continues to be one of the most brutal and at the same time most tabooed forms of gender based violence.

The Seimas discussed relevant matters of equal opportunities for women and men

EIGE — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:43:40 +0000

Wed, 09-05-2012 17:40

The priorities of the National Programme on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men 2010-2014, the Information Portal and Electronic Network for Women, the activities of the European Institute for Gender Equality, as well as the Lithuanian version of the website of the Institute were presented today on 8 May at the European Information Office of the Seimas during an event organised by the Ministry of Social Security and Labour and the European Institute for Gender Equality.

Closing gender gaps will benefit individuals, the economy and society

EIGE — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:34:55 +0000

Thu, 08-03-2012 12:20

On this occasion of International Women’s Day - 8 March - the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) presents a few facts and figures within art, culture and education putting gender equality on the agenda, demonstrating that inequalities still exist.

Request for Nominations of "Women Inspiring Europe" 2013

EIGE — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:46:58 +0000

Thu, 08-03-2012 09:30

For EIGE’s Women of Europe resource pool and the “Women Inspiring Europe" Calendar 2013

On 8 March 2012, EIGE launches a new call for nominations to the Women of Europe resource pool and EIGE’s "Women Inspiring Europe" Calendar 2013.

EIGE conducts research and facilitates discussions on gender training in the European Union

EIGE — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:21:39 +0000

Wed, 22-02-2012 15:20

The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has recently started a 24-month project on gender training in the European Union and Croatia.

'Study to map the current situation and trends of female genital mutilation' on its way

EIGE — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:24:09 +0000

Mon, 06-02-2012 10:20

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has gained considerable attention in Europe during recent years. 180.000 women in Europe are estimated to undergo or face the danger of this harmful procedure every year. The reasons for practicing female genital mutilation (FGM) often are based a mix of cultural, social and religious factors. The European Parliament resolution of 24 March 2009 on combating FGM in the EU clearly states that any form of FGM “can under no circumstances be justified by respect for cultural traditions of various kinds or initiation ceremonies”.

Female role models to inspire women cross Europe

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:11:33 +0000

Thu, 05-01-2012 10:10

In many fields women could inspire other women to create new companies or join politics etc. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has just launched a new calendar with 12 women to give visibility to some of Europe's most remarkable personalities and highlight their achievements and success stories. This can inspire others for action.

Meet Ms. Vaili Maria Jamsa

EIGE — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:53:47 +0000

Thu, 01-12-2011 09:10

The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Vaili Maria Jämsä in the month of December.

The time when Vaili Maria Jämsä entered into the fight for women’s rights might be a while ago. But still, the 1930-born feels that too little has been accomplished so far. Moreover, she feels disappointed from today’s generation of younger women feeling they are too unwaring of what they are being deprived of...

Read the full article about Vaili Maria Jämsä

Meet Ms. Comfort Momoh

EIGE — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:13:37 +0000

Tue, 01-11-2011 09:10

The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Comfort Momoh in the month of November.

„Groundbreaking could be a word to describe Comfort’s work“, is one of many quotes one gets when asking about the role of Comfort Momoh in British society. And eventhough she decribes her achievements with much more humility – saying she feels “well placed” – nobody really doubts the importance of her crucial work.

EIGE presents the results of the report on reconciliation of work, private and family life

EIGE — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:12:08 +0000

Thu, 20-10-2011 15:05

Over the course of two days (20-21 October 2011) EIGE participated in the Polish EU Presidency's expert conference “Mechanisms for reconciling professional and family roles for women and men as a chance to actively participate in the labour market” which took place in Cracow, Poland.