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Gender and Support for Underrepresented Groups

Promoting gender equality is a core activity for the EU. Because of the peculiarities of the research sector, specific action is needed to overcome persisting gender gaps. Many structural barriers to gender equality in research and innovation persist. The European Commission addresses these barriers through the funding instruments, the European Research Area Actions, etc. Research and innovation (R&I) are critical drivers of economic growth and development. However, gender disparities remain an issue, also in enlargement countries.

Support for underrepresented groups is also needed in other areas of the knowledge economy, education, culture, youth, sports, etc. Examples for such activities include e.g. the Women Entrepreneurship Group within the Enterprise Europe Network, dedicated support through Erasmus+ promoting inclusion and diversity, Roma Education Fund (REF) or the European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI), Balkan Cultural Network or the Culture Moves Europe Programme which supports mobility and collaboration in the cultural and creative sectors that focus on gender and diversity. European Commission – Sport and Gender Equality supports projects aimed at improving gender equality in sports across the wider Europe. The European Network for Women and Sport (ENWS) also supports initiatives and collaborations aimed at increasing women’s representation and participation.

Browse below our resources, in particular news, events, calls and documents in relation to gender equality and support for underrpresented groups in various areas.

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