European Institute for Gender Equality

The main objective of this procedure is to conclude a framework contract(s) with professional company/ies capable of providing services related to the production and update of gender mainstreaming research, tools and helpdesk. The specific objectives are A) to increase gender-transformative policymaking and the implementation of gender mainstreaming in the EU, and B) to provide technical support for gender mainstreaming via an EU level Helpdesk.

The main objective of this procedure is to analyse parental leave policy designs in EU Member States specifically focusing on eligibility for leave, their synergies with ECEC services and measures promoting men’s engagement in informal care. The thematic focus of the Gender Equality Index 2026 will analyse the design of parental leave policies across EU Member States as a key component of successful and gender equal work- life balance. More specifically, it will focus on parental leave eligibility criteria, the synergies (or gaps) between parental leave policies and early childhood education and care system, and policy measures designed to encourage greater uptake of parental leave among men.

The main objective of this procedure is to conclude a framework contract with professional company capable of providing services related to the quality assurance and technical advice regarding Gender Statistics Database of the European Union Institute for Gender Equality (hereinafter referred to as ‘EIGE’) to ensure consistency with EU quality standards. Expected task under this Framework contract are: - Concise, written technical reports on tasks related to providing quality assurance services and technical revision to EIGE’s gender statistics; - Provision of quality assurance and technical revision of EIGE’s statistical products in relation to EIGE’s knowledge-based statistical materials; - Provision of technical support by participating in events such as online meetings and/or experts discussions.

The purpose of this project is to develop a harmonised set of indicators for classifying and measuring the availability and use of support services in the EU-27, thereby contributing to the standardisation of administrative data collection; it will also support the implementation and monitoring of the relevant provisions in both the Directive and the Istanbul Convention. In addition, the project will assess how various support services operate as part of an integrated support system. It will analyse specific barriers and challenges faced by vulnerable groups of women and children in accessing these services. To this end, the proposed methodology will incorporate an intersectional approach wherever feasible.