It is estimated that 12 % to 17 % of girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM, or 'cutting') in Cyprus, out of a total population of 758 girls aged 0-18 originating from countries where female genital mutilation is practised. Girls who are at risk of female genital mutilation in...

The Gender Equality Index is a unique measurement tool that synthesises the complexity of gender equality as a multi-dimensional concept into a user-friendly and easily interpretable measure. It is formed by combining gender indicators, according to a conceptual framework, into a single summary...

The Gender Equality Index 2017 examines the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality across the European Union from 2005 to 2015. Using a scale from 1 (full inequality) to 100 (full equality), it measures the differences between women and men in key domains of the EU policy framework...

It is estimated that 25 % to 42 % of girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM, or 'cutting') in Greece, out of a total population of 1 787 girls aged 0-18 originating from countries where female genital mutilation is practised. Girls at risk of female genital mutilation in Greece...

In the EU, young women and men have equal digital skills and access to the internet, but their behaviour online differs. Nine out of ten young women (92 %) and men (93 %) use the internet daily. This generation, aged from 15 to 24, is the most digitally skilled in the EU, with 56 % of young...

In the EU, young women and men have equal digital skills and access to the internet, but their behaviour online differs. Nine out of ten young women (92 %) and men (93 %) use the internet daily. This generation, aged from 15 to 24, is the most digitally skilled in the EU, with 56 % of young...

This second edition of the step-by-step guide presents the updated methodology, refined to be more accurate and robust. The methodology is a unique and solid instrument with proven capacity to increase our knowledge of the reality of female genital mutilation in the European Union and guide...

For a strong and democratic Europe, gender equality must go hand in hand with policy initiatives. The Europe 2020 strategy and the European Pillar of Social Rights both provide a good opportunity for the EU to consolidate its efforts in this area. The Gender Equality Index is a useful and robust...

Gender equality is a fundamental value of the European Union and is essential for its development, growth and cohesion. As such, measuring progress in gender equality is an integral part of effective policymaking. Since its launch in 2013, the Gender Equality Index of the European Institute for...

The Gender Equality Index 2017 assesses progress and challenges in achieving gender equality across the European Union by providing scores for 2005, 2010, 2012 and 2015. It measures differences in the situation of women and men within core domains relevant to the EU policy framework (work,...