Gender equality

Gender-based violence: definition, facts and EU actions to stop it

Gender-based and domestic violence remain common in Europe, especially affecting women and girls. The EU has adopted rules to put an end to it.

Understanding the gender pay gap: definition, facts and causes

Working women in the EU earn on average 12% less per hour than men. Discover statistics by country and read about the reasons behind the gender pay gap.

Women in peace building: why and how to increase their role

Even if women can contribute to lasting peace, there are few involved in peace negotiations. Find out how the European �Ϸ��վ wants to change this.

�Ϸ��վ’s fight for gender equality in the EU

Find out how the EU and the European �Ϸ��վ work to protect women's rights and to improve gender equality at work, in politics and other areas.

Cyberviolence against women: what is it and how to prevent it?

Harassment and cyberviolence are issues that women experience often online. �Ϸ��վ is looking into countering these forms of violence.

Women in the European �Ϸ��վ (infographics)

Women should play a prominent role in politics, but how do they fare at the European �Ϸ��վ? Find out in our infographics.

International Women’s Day 2024: �Ϸ��վ looks at gender equality in sports

How visible are women in sports? What about equal payment for female athletes? �Ϸ��վ looks into these issues ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March.

How to close the gender pay gap in the EU

Find out how the European �Ϸ��վ is working to reduce the gender pay gap.

International Women’s Day: the gender aspects of energy poverty

Single women struggle more to pay their energy bills than single men. Find out more about the impact of the recent cost-of-living crisis.

Women in Afghanistan: �Ϸ��վ raises concerns

As the conditions for women continue to deteriorate in Afghanistan, the European �Ϸ��վ raises awareness about their situation.

Timeline: milestones in the EU's fight for women's rights (video)

Equal rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk. Watch our video for some of the milestones.

Female genital mutilation: where, why and consequences

More than 200 million girls and women alive today have suffered female genital mutilation. Discover where it is practised, the reasons for it and its impact.

�Ϸ��վ calls for measures to combat sexual harassment in Europe

�Ϸ��վ is calling for EU rules to tackle mobbing and sexual harassment both online and offline. Read our interview with the lead MEP to find out more about the measures being proposed

Female genital mutilation: the scourge affecting half a million women in the EU

Half a million women in the EU and as many as 200 million worldwide are living with the consequences of female genital mutilation.

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