Gender equality
Find out what the EU and the European Parliament do to protect women's rights, close the gender pay gap and improve gender equality in various areas.
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Gender equalityGender equality: understanding EU work on women’s rights
Here is an overview of what has changed lately in EU law on gender equality and women's rights, and what additional measures the Parliament is asking for.
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Gender equalityGender-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.
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Gender equalityUnderstanding 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.
Latest articles
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Gender equality
Gender equality: understanding EU work on women’s rights
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Gender equality
Women in politics: European Parliament facts and figures
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Gender equality
Gender-based violence: definition, facts and EU actions to stop it
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Gender equality
Understanding the gender pay gap: definition, facts and causes
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Gender equality
Women in peace building: why and how to increase their role
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Gender equality
Cyberviolence against women: what is it and how to prevent it?
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Gender equality
International Women’s Day 2024: Parliament looks at gender equality in sports
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Gender equality
How to close the gender pay gap in the EU
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Gender equality
International Women’s Day: the gender aspects of energy poverty
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Gender equality
Women in Afghanistan: Parliament raises concerns
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Gender equality
Timeline: milestones in the EU's fight for women's rights (video)
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Gender equality
Female genital mutilation: where, why and consequences
