It is a comprehensive knowledge centre for gender statistics and information on various aspects of (in)equality between women and men.

The main purpose of this database is:

• To build a broad overview of statistics on gender, highlighting differences and inequalities between both sexes.

• To support the measurement of whether, or to what extent, gender equality is de facto being achieved.

• To act as a reliable resource in formulation and monitoring of policies that are beneficial for both women and men and will facilitate making appropriate decisions towards the advancement of gender equality.

• Browse Gender Statistics

• Thematic areas

• Policy areas

• EU strategies

• Beijing Platform for Action

• Gender Equality Index

• Women and men in decision making

What are gender statistics?

Statistics and indicators on the situation of women and men are needed to describe the roles of women and men in society, the economy, and within the family, to provide the basis for the development of SMART policies and establish sound monitoring and evaluation of their effectiveness. They can help us to reflect upon the challenges strict gendered roles in society present, and demonstrate the negative or positive changes in the status of women in comparison to men in areas such as education, work, access to resources, health or decision-making.

ONE-STOP SOURCE

The main added value of EIGE's database is that it will provide a one-stop source for all gender statistics at the Member State and European Union levels, making your search fast and easy.

EIGE-European Institute for Gender Equality

http://eige.europa.eu/gender-statistics/dgs/about

Извор: WUNRN – 05.05.2016