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Closing the gender gap in research institutions
European research institutions have long struggled with gender inequalities. The EU-funded MINDtheGEPs project identified hidden gender biases within institutional policies and practices, and used organisational data to guide practical measures through gender equality plans.
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Cutting a path through European agriculture’s ‘grass ceiling’
For years, women have kept Europe’s rural economies running from behind the scenes: growing food, managing land, raising families and, in some cases, keeping local schools open. Yet agricultural policy often overlooks these efforts. The EU-funded GRASS Ceiling project was launched to recognise rural women as drivers of agricultural change.
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A plan for achieving gender equality in the research and innovation system
Despite a long history of scientific achievements, women remain acutely under-represented in scientific research and academia. By promoting the use of Gender Equality Plans, the EU-funded SUPERA project aimed to address the inequalities, stereotypes and discrimination that contribute to this shortfall. As a result, several institutions have already started to close their gender gap.
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Promoting gender equality in science and technology
In Europe, women remain grossly under-represented in research and innovation. The EU-funded GEECCO project has been working with universities and research organisations to take a better approach to increasing their role in these fields. As a result, some participants have already significantly improved their gender balance, boosting research to the benefit of EU citizens – men and women alike.
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