Transcript Work Programme 2012
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European Institute for Gender Equality
Work Programme 2012
European centre of competence on gender equality
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Agencies: context information
EU decentralised agencies are independent bodies , entrusted by the European Institutions with one or several tasks which they undertake under their own responsibility.
There is no single legal framework governing the establishment and closure of European decentralised agencies.
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Agencies: context information
Agencies are almost entirely funded by an EU budget subsidy , except where the resources originate from invoicing services.
A large number of agencies were established to provide input to the European Institutions in their policy-making work through Member States.
information and advice.
Their main tasks are based on transfer of responsibilities, either from the Commission or the 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 3
Why EIGE ?
The Institute should carry out tasks that the existing institutions
do not deal with at a European level
, specifically in the areas of the centralisation and dissemination of information, co-ordination of research, provision of visibility to gender issues, and the construction of tools for mainstreaming.
European Commission, Feasibility Study for a European Gender Institute, 2002.
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Why EIGE ?
Need is for a
technical institution
that can collect and disseminate information which is currently scattered across Europe and is difficult to access systematically. A
European body
that can make use of and add value to the work carried out at Member State level.
European Commission, Feasibility Study for a European Gender Institute, 2002.
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Structure
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Main areas of activities 2012
Comparable and reliable data and indicators on Gender Equality
Collection of data and statistics of the 12 areas of BPfA /support to Presidencies of the EU Council - EU Gender Equality Index
Collecting and processing methods and practices for gender equality work
- Gender mainstreaming tools and methods - Collecting, processing and disseminating good practices 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 7
Main areas of activities 2012
Resource and documentation centre/Electronic network on gender equality Awareness-raising, networking and communication
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Comparable and reliable data and indicators on gender equality
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Support to the Danish, Cypriot, Irish and Lithuanian
Presidencies of the EU Council through: Developing the reports on the selected areas of BPfA Advice on updating and improving existing indicators Development of new indicators Increase in the use and visibility of indicators • Update the database of indicators, data and data sources within the 12 areas of BPfA 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 9
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Presidency reports
Finalised:
Women and the Environment (Denmark) Violence against Women (Cyprus)
Drafted:
Women and the Media (Ireland)
In process:
Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Women (Lithuania)
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Collection of data and statistics of the 12 critical areas of concern of the BPfA
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Communication and dissemination of Presidency reports and related publications
• • • • Publication of Reports for the 2012 Presidencies, Main findings and factsheets (on the web and in print) Preparation of translations of the Main findings (4 languages) and factsheets (22 languages) Participation in Presidency and other relevant events Update and expansion of the stakeholders’ database in connection to various initiatives during the Presidency period 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 12
Women in high-level positions related to climate change in national ministries competent for environment, transport and energy, by sector, EU-27, 2011.
Source: Data collected from Member States in August - October 2011 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 13
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Women and the media
Women athletes only secure between 2-9% of television airtime devoted to sports.
Only 10% of European politicians in the news are women, women make up only 16% of experts and 14% of spokespersons.
Wierstra, R., Breasts, Butts, Balkenende, Hilversum, Bureau Beeldvorming en Diversiteit, 2003. http://www.womenlobby.org/IMG/pdf/MEDIA_EWL_Beijing_15_Report_Feb_2010.pdf
Global Media Monitoring Project 2005.; http://www.womenlobby.org/IMG/pdf/MEDIA_EWL_Beijing_15_Report_Feb_2010.pdf
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Gender Equality Index
• • Conceptual/Technical task- to build a sound, reliable and feasible statistical tool to: – assess the state of affairs in the field of gender equality in the EU – summarize complex and multidimensional reality of gender (in)equality – monitor trends in gender (in)equality over time in different domains – – support decision making raise awareness of gender (in)equality among the general public Communication task – dissemination/information of the GEI 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 16
Gender Equality Index
A relational database – internally known as the Statistical Information System (SIS) will be developed. The data for the Gender Equality Index will be extracted from SIS. • • • Report on Gender Equality Index will cover : conceptual issues (what is to be measured and with what data) analytical issues (how to operate with the data) results of GEI with country profiles and statistical annexes Presentation of GEI in regional meetings (involving data source providers and other relevant stakeholders) 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 17
Methods, tools and good practices for gender equality work
1. Collection, processing and dissemination of MTGP in the areas selected by the Presidencies 2. Gender Training – methods and tools 3. Gender-Based Violence – methods and tools 4. Good practices 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 18
MTGP - Presidency topics
• • Collection of methods, tools and good practices in the selected areas of the BPfA by the Presidencies in EU-27 and Croatia: awareness-raising campaigns, GBV training, victim support methods (Cyprus) gender training for media professionals, media monitoring tools and methods, codes of conduct (Ireland) 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 19
MTGP - Gender training
Training tools (e.g. manuals, training videos, materials, guidelines) in the area of gender equality and gender mainstreaming: – Collection of information on gender training as a tool for gender mainstreaming and gender equality for the RDC –
Gender Training as the tool for implementing GM
strategies – conference in Vilnius – November 2012 – Inventory of gender training materials and manuals
published
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MTGP – Gender Based Violence
• • • • • • Study on the prevalence and methodology for data collection on FGM in EU-27 and Croatia Study on administrative data collection on GBV in EU-27 and Croatia Database of resources on sexual violence Collection of materials on awareness raising on GBV Good Practices in GBV prevention tools and methods identified Thematic Network established 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 21
Resource and Documentation Centre
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European Network for Gender Equality
The thematic networks established in 2011 on: – – – – – – – – WG Beijing Indicators WG Gender Equality Index Gender-based Violence Gender Mainstreaming Men and Masculinities Gender Stereotypes Journalist Task Force Useful and Effective Networks will provide work spaces within the network as well as EIGE’s Management Board and Experts’ Forum. 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 23
European Network for Gender Equality
• Design and implementation (Jan-Nov): - functionalities - graphical profile - technical infrastructure • Stakeholders’ needs assessment • Test groups • Network information campaign 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 24
Awareness-raising, networking and communication
• • • • • • Communication strategy implementation Development of social and other media tools Women of Europe resource pool and Women Inspiring Europe Calendar (concept of men as role models developed) E-newsletter Media reports/monitoring Gender Equality in Europe Tools and communication with relevant bodies of the EU, MS and EU agencies 08/02/2012 12th ECOS Meeting, Brussels 25
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Contacts
Thank you!
Virginija Langbakk - Director [email protected]
Barbara Limanowska – Acting Head of
Operations
Jolanta Reingarde – Acting Head of Operations [email protected]
EIGE General enquiries [email protected]
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European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) Švitrigailos g. 11M LT-03228 Vilnius Lithuania Switchboard: +370 5 239 4107
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