Gender inequality remains a major barrier to human development. In addition, static pdf versions of all country profiles. Unicef is accelerating gender equality by addressing the gender specific discrimination and disadvantages. Pdf on jan 1, 2017, davide barbieri and others published gender equality index 2017. Nov 23, 2017 press conference of the gender equality index 2017 conference on 11 oct 2017. Measuring gender equality in the european union 20052015 find. Global gender gap report 2020 world economic forum. The global gender gap index was first introduced by the world economic forum in 2006 as a framework for capturing the magnitude of genderbased disparities and tracking their progress over time. North american gender equality index september 2017 6 posts held by women in % non executive board executive board senior management gender balanced work force index 24. The gender action plan is our road map to help level the playing field. The first diversity and gender equality report will be elaborated by the directorategeneral for human resources in 2018 and will be widely publicised.
The index is the most comprehensive assessment of the state of gender equality on the continent, examining the role of women as producers, economic agents, in human development, and as leaders in public life. Jan 23, 2017 london, january 23, 2017 state street corporation nyse. The gender equality index supports the development and implementation of evidencebased gender equality policies and legislation and shows the different outcomes of those policies for women and men. The gender equality in education index geei, developed through critical engagement with the capability approach, is presented and its use by a range of international organisations since 2004. In fact, the gender equality index score increased from 62 points in 2005 to 65 points in 2012 and 66. Despite being 10 points lower than the eu average, portugal shows more pronounced progress than the eu as a whole. Vera jourova, european commissioner of justice, consumers and gender equality virginija langbakk. In addition, this years report examines gender gap prospects in the professions of the future. Gender inequality index gii human development reports.
Unicef is accelerating gender equality by addressing the genderspecific discrimination and disadvantages. Gender equality index 2017 measuring gender equality in. The gender equality index is a useful and robust measurement tool that can help monitor the impact of these policies over time. Now in its 14th year, the global gender gap report 2020 benchmarks 153 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions. According to the undp, this index is a composite measure to quantify the loss of achievement within a country due to gender inequality. The index provides investors and organizations with standardized aggregate data across company gender statistics. Guideline solactive equileap gender equality index family. Young women in oecd countries generally obtain more years of schooling than young men, but women are less likely than men to engage in paid work. The gender inequality index gii is an index for measurement of gender disparity that was introduced in the 2010 human development report 20th anniversary edition by the united nations development programme undp.
Girls and women have made major strides since 1990, but they have not yet gained gender equity. On average 34% of board roles are now held by women in these companies, compared to 30% in the top 200 last year, and 26% of executive roles, up from 20% in 2017. Measuring gender equality in the european union 20052015 report. The oecd gender recommendations help motivate governments, employers, families and schools around the globe to close gender gaps, empower girls and women, and promote gender equality.
Section v examines trends over time in the undps two gender equality indices using our own versions of them. On 11 october 2017, eige releases its 3rd edition of the gender equality index. Indicators used for the gender equality index 2017 and the structure of the index. The indices are calculated and published by solactive ag. Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
This category is a subcategory of gender and focuses on images related to the social equality of women and females, which includes such as economic development of women, women in development, economic inequality, female education, female income inequality, and. Strengthening gender equality and womens empowerment in. Progress in gender equality in portugal, 20052015 in the gender equality index 2017, portugal reached a score of 56. Download the latest gender inequality index data view the gii frequently asked questions. According to world economic forums global gender gap report 2017 pdf, the uae ranks the second highest among arab countries. The gender equality index shows the latest trends in gender equality in the eu over the past ten years. The gender equality index was developed through the cooperation of the coordination body for gender equality, social inclusion and poverty reduction unit and the statistical office of the republic of serbia, with support by the european institute for gender equality. The gender equality index is a composite indicator that measures the complex concept of gender equality and, based on the eu policy framework, assists in monitoring progress of gender equality across the eu over time. Measuring gender equality in the european union 20052015 main findings. This document is to be used as a guideline with regard to the composition, calculation and management of the solactive equileap gender equality index family. State street recognized in the 2017 bloomberg financial. September 2016 bloomberg financial services gender equality index 7 2016 survey the following pages outline the 2016 bloomberg financial services gender equality index survey, which is used to determine 2017 index membership. In 2015, bangladesh was ranked 9 out of 187 countries on the human development index and 47 out 144 countries surveyed on the gender inequality index in 2017. Using a scale from 1 full inequality to 100 full equality, it measures the differences between women and.
Every country faces its own obstacles to reaching gender equality, and to. Two hundred million girls and women in the world are estimated to have undergone female genital mutilation fgm, and another 15 million girls are at risk of experiencing it by 2020 in high prevalence countries unicef, 2016. Strengthening gender equality and womens empowerment in somalia. Pdf measuring gender inequality and equality in education. Voya, announced today that it has been recognized in the 2017 bloomberg financial services gender equality index bfgei for its strong commitment to gender parity. Gender inequality has been improving a lot in bangladesh due to mr rahul sai, inequalities in areas such as education and employment remain ongoing problems so women have little political freedom. Women and men in japan 2017 gender equality bureau. Measuring gender equality in the european union 20052015 find, read and cite all the research you need on. Section vi relates the gender equality indices to income. The index is the most comprehensive assessment of the state of gender equality on the continent, examining the role of women as producers, economic agents, in human. Equality index 2017 for each intersectionality and domain. The gender equality index is a composite indicator that measures the complex concept of gender equality and, based on the eu policy framework, assists in monitoring progress of gender equality.
Measuring gender equality in the european union 20052015. Intersecting inequalities gender equality index initiative chefsache. Therefore, gender equality and the empowerment of women are at the heart of undps development work and mandate gender equality strategy 201417. New gender equality index for the republic of serbia. Stt announced today that it is one of 52 firms recognized in the 2017 bloomberg financial services gender equality index bfgei. The constitution of japan, enacted in 1947, states that gender equality and human rights must be maintained and guaranteed. The internal support policies categorys mean of 11. Measuring gender equality in the european union 20052015iii foreword for a strong and democratic europe, gender equality must go hand in hand with policy initiatives. Mar 05, 2014 with this gender equality strategy 2014 2017, undp is well placed to ensure that gender equality and the empowerment of women are integrated into every aspect of its work to support countries to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities and exclusion. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls read about the uaes efforts to fulfill the sdg gender equality on the uaes sdgs portal. We will see how far the eu and its member states have progressed towards achieving gender equality since 2005, and in which areas the situation of women and men notably improved or deteriorated. The session will focus on new indicators and data of the gender equality index.
Jolanta reingarde, programme coordinator, research and statistics, eige. Oecd data and research on gender equality in education, employment and entrepreneurship. Gender equality index 2017 measuring gender equality in the european union 20052015. The global gender gap index was first introduced by the world economic forum in 2006 as a framework for capturing the magnitude of gender based disparities and tracking their progress over time. Economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival and political empowerment. Namibia gender analysis 2017 european external action.
The recent publication of the european gender equality index revealed that europe has made very little progress over the last ten years with a score of only 66,2 out of 100. It also increases awareness of progress and challenges in implementing gender equality policies among decisionmakers and the general public. The gender equality index is adapted to the context of the eu and is based on eu policy priorities. Implementing gender equality in times of crisis over the last two decades, gender equality has dropped off the european agenda. The global gender gap report 2017 gender parity is fundamental to whether and how economies and societies thrive. For a strong and democratic europe, gender equality must go hand in hand with policy initiatives. The pursuit of gender equality united nations girls. Around the world, conflict, fragility and gender inequalities erode peoples opportunities to fulfil their potential and. The new features of the third edition include a more detailed analysis of the gender. The index assesses progress achieved towards gender equality in the european union eu and by its member states over time 2005, 2010. Asa regner, minister for children, the elderly and gender equality, ministry of health and social affairs, sweden. Usaid will also make strategic investments to promote gender equality and female empowerment.
We must advance in making gender equality a reality. Foreword sustainable peace, inclusive institutions and gender equality are rightly at the heart of agenda 2030. In a related study of gender differences in occupational education, charles and bradley examined gender differences in the pursuit of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The global gender gap report 2017 world economic forum. This session will reveal the results of the gender equality index 2017. Personality and gender differences in global perspective. The 20 and 2015 oecd gender recommendations provide guidance on how to advance gender equality in education, employment, entrepreneurship and public life.
Strengthening gender equality and womens empowerment in somalia 2015 2017. London, january 23, 2017 state street corporation nyse. Stt announced today that it is one of 52 firms recognized in the 2017 bloomberg financial services genderequality index bfgei. Section iv contrasts different gender equality indices. As such, measuring progress in gender equality is an integral part of effective policymaking. All of these are crucial and systemic issues that cut across many if not all dimensions of girls and womens rights and well. The gender equality index 2017 examines the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality across the european union from 2005 to 2015. Gender equality is a fundamental value of the european union and is essential for its development, growth and cohesion. Communication of the commission a better workplace for. Gender equality index 2017 measuring gender equality in the. Rank deaths per 100,000 live births births per 1,000 women ages 1519.
Since its launch in 20, the gender equality index of the european institute for gender equality eige has been recognised for its notable contribution to policy debates and. Oct 11, 2017 the gender equality index shows the latest trends in gender equality in the eu over the past ten years. Gaps widen with age, as motherhood typically has marked negative. According to the undp, this index is a composite measure to quantify the loss of achievement within a country due to gender. Georgia, louisiana, mississippi, pennsylvania, and utah.
Unicef harnesses the full force of our global presence and partners to help further gender equality. In order to measure progress in inclusion in qualitative terms, new questions regarding diversity. The global gender gap report 2017 weforum world economic. The bloomberg genderequality index gei is the worlds only comprehensive investmentquality data source on gender equality. Ensuring the full development and appropriate deployment of half of the worlds total talent pool has a vast bearing on the growth, competitiveness and futurereadiness of economies and businesses worldwide. The event is livestreamed and serves as a forum for around 300 decisionmakers and practitioners to discuss recent trends and seek solutions to gender inequalities in the current political and economic context. This policy will be implemented by integrating approaches and actions to advance gender equality and female empowerment throughout the agencys program cycle. In the uae, women enjoy the same constitutional rights as men. Any changes made to the guideline are initiated by the committee specified in section 1. Despite decades of concerted efforts to eradicate or abandon the practice, and the increased need for clear. Gender equality index 2017 publications office of the eu.
Gender equality index european institute for gender equality. The gender equality index 2017 examines the progress and challenges in achieving gender equality. Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. Section iii examines trends in the individual indicators. The gender equality index supports the development and implementation of evidencebased gender equality policies and legislation and shows the different outcomes of those. The disadvantages facing women and girls are a major source of inequality. Gender equality index african development bank building. Integrate gender equality and female empower ment into usaids work. The gender parity index shows that we are less than halfway to gender parity while elections like theyear of the woman in 1992 and others have advanced womens representation, it is important, however, to keep those advances in perspective. Gender equality and human rights approaches to female. 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.
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