Against the backdrop of its specific histories, the impact of the pandemic on women particularly in the Balkans also demands specific attention.
How women can power the green transition
The shift to sustainable energy gives societies a chance to tackle systemic gender discrimination.
Covid-19 fallout takes higher toll on women
While women appear to be more resilient than men to Covid-19 in terms of health outcomes, that is not the case when it comes to the economic and social fallout.
The European Parliament and gender equality—a continuing struggle
There has been progress in the numerical representation of women in the European Parliament. But that’s not enough to achieve gender equality.
The Covid-19 crisis is exacerbating gender inequalities—but who cares?
The gender dimension of the coronavirus crisis is obvious when seen through a lens of gender inequality. Which leaves it invisible to many.
Artificial intelligence: made by men for men?
AI might seem neutral and technical but it poses a differential challenge to female jobs and can be imbued with insidious gender biases.
Trade unions and mainstreaming menstrual awareness in the workplace
Issues associated with menstruation have not been on the mainstream trade union workplace agenda. That should change.
How the new EU gender strategy fails east-central European women
The coronavirus epidemic exposes the care crisis and underlying class and regional inequalities—which the new strategy does not equip us to handle.
Advancing gender equality requires a new fiscal pact
Women’s strikes today draw attention to the need for global tax reform, so that investment in services can ease the burden of women’s domestic labour.
What will it take for women to be equal at work in the UK?
Employers and policy-makers can drive real progress in improving women’s working lives.
How ‘family-friendly’ are European countries?
The Nordic countries, with their strong public spheres, are more supportive than those which elevate the family as a private institution.
Social policy starts at home
By designing a policy package around the needs of contemporary families, political leaders can promote women’s rights, children’s development and employment.
