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Innovating for equality: gender mainstreaming in R&I
Summary
The event discusses the importance of gender equality and mainstreaming within the EU's Horizon Europe Framework Programme. It highlights three key dimensions: equality in research teams, decision-making processes, and the integration of gender perspectives in research and innovation. Funded by the Gates Foundation, the project aims to identify successes and gaps in gender representation and provide recommendations for future improvements.
Gender equality and gender mainstreaming are emphasized as core priorities under Horizon Europe, addressing persistent gaps in research and innovation. The program mandates gender equality plans for public institutions and promotes the integration of gender perspectives in research activities. However, the effectiveness of these plans is questioned due to potential institutional resistance and the complexities of cultural change.
A new theoretical framework for integrating gender equality into research and innovation is proposed, emphasizing structural, epistemic, and substantive dimensions. The study identifies the need for intersectional approaches and highlights the importance of collecting sex and gender disaggregated data to enhance the effectiveness of gender mainstreaming efforts.
The discussion reveals significant gaps in funding for women's health research, with only 7% of global health research focusing on women's specific health conditions. The need for dedicated proposals and cohesive investment strategies is emphasized to address these disparities and ensure that women's health issues are adequately represented in research agendas.
Perspectives
Discussion on gender equality in research and innovation.
Pro-Gender Equality
- Emphasizes the need for gender equality in research and innovation
- Advocates for mandatory gender equality plans in public institutions
- Calls for intersectional approaches in research funding
- Highlights the importance of collecting sex and gender disaggregated data
- Stresses the need for dedicated funding for womens health research
- Encourages monitoring and evaluation of gender equality initiatives
Skeptical of Current Measures
- Questions the effectiveness of mandatory gender equality plans
- Raises concerns about institutional resistance to gender mainstreaming
- Critiques the superficial compliance with gender equality initiatives
- Highlights the lack of significant progress in womens representation in academia
- Points out the need for a more cohesive approach to funding allocation
- Challenges the assumption that increased funding will lead to better outcomes
Neutral / Shared
- Acknowledges the progress made in gender equality over the past decades
- Recognizes the importance of collaboration among stakeholders
- Notes the need for continued dialogue on gender issues in research
Metrics
percentage
7%
percentage of women with access to venture capital funding
This highlights significant barriers for women entrepreneurs in accessing financial resources.
only 7% of women have access to venture capital funding
percentage
88%
percentage of researchers in Horizon Europe who are female
This statistic indicates a high representation of women in research roles.
88% of the researchers are female
percentage
51%
percentage of participants in Horizon Europe expert groups who are women
This shows a balanced representation in decision-making roles.
51% of the participants in Horizon Europe, woods and expert groups are women
other
three levels of integration of gender equality
levels of gender equality integration in Horizon Europe
Understanding these levels is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of gender equality initiatives.
we have three levels of integration of gender equality in Horizon Europe.
other
2021 to 2025 years
timeframe for assessing intersectional approaches in work programs
This period is critical for evaluating the integration of gender perspectives in research.
growing use of intersectional approaches and reference to intersectionality in the work programs from 2021 to 2025.
other
six thematic areas
thematic areas identified for gender-related topics under Horizon Europe
Identifying these areas helps focus efforts on improving gender integration in research.
we identify the six thematic areas.
other
seven recommendations
number of recommendations for gender equality in research
These recommendations aim to enhance gender representation and integration in research.
the seven recommendations that we have put forward
other
guidelines on topics which cannot integrate the gender dimension
guidelines for research topics
Clarifying these guidelines can help ensure appropriate integration of gender perspectives.
we recommend that the Commission provides guidelines on topics which cannot integrate the gender dimension into research.
Key entities
Timeline highlights
00:00–05:00
The event addresses gender equality and mainstreaming within the EU's Horizon Europe Framework Programme, highlighting three key dimensions: equality in research teams, decision-making processes, and gender integration in research and innovation. Funded by the Gates Foundation, the project aims to identify successes and gaps in gender representation and provide recommendations for future improvements.
- The event focuses on gender equality and mainstreaming within the EUs Horizon Europe Framework Programme
- Three main dimensions of gender issues in research and innovation are identified: equality in research teams, decision-making processes, and integration of gender in R&I
- The project is funded by the Gates Foundation and includes streams on EU R&I policy, health, and gender
- Marta Diaguela and Rukuso New Yorker are the authors presenting their research on gender mainstreaming in R&I
- The presentation will highlight successes and gaps in gender representation in previous framework programs
- Recommendations for improving gender equality in future framework programs will be discussed
05:00–10:00
Gender equality and gender mainstreaming are emphasized as core priorities under Horizon Europe, addressing persistent gaps in research and innovation. The program mandates gender equality plans for public institutions and promotes the integration of gender perspectives in research activities.
- Gender equality and gender mainstreaming are core priorities under Horizon Europe, addressing persistent gender gaps in research and innovation
- Mandatory gender equality plans for public institutions since 2022 expand gender mainstreaming into organizational structures
- The systematic integration of gender perspectives into research content promotes universal gender considerations in research activities
- Programs like UniSafe highlight the challenges of gender-based violence faced by female researchers in academia
- Horizon Europe allows self-identification as non-binary, enhancing representation of diverse voices in research
- Women represent only 34% of researchers at the EU level, with a slight increase from the previous framework program
10:00–15:00
The study introduces a theoretical framework for integrating gender equality into research and innovation, emphasizing three interdependent dimensions: structural, epistemic, and substantive. Horizon Europe mandates gender equality plans for funding eligibility and highlights the importance of gender balance in research teams and methodologies.
- The study proposes a new theoretical framework for integrating gender equality into research and innovation
- Horizon Europe requires a gender equality plan for funding eligibility
- Three levels of gender equality integration are identified: gender equality plans, gender aspects in research methodologies, and gender balance in evaluation committees
- The framework emphasizes three interdependent dimensions: structural, epistemic, and substantive
- The structural dimension includes formal policies like gender equality plans and balanced research teams
- The epistemic dimension focuses on meaningful integration of gender in research content and methodologies
15:00–20:00
The EU's Horizon Europe Framework Programme emphasizes gender equality and mainstreaming, identifying gaps in research topics related to digitalization and women's health. Recommendations include mandatory gender equality plans for all legal entities and the promotion of intersectional research to enhance evidence-based decision-making.
- Gender equality and mainstreaming are central to the EUs Horizon Europe Framework Programme
- There is a notable lack of research topics addressing digitalization and the green transition from a gender perspective
- Womens health remains a systemic blind spot in both past and current framework programs
- The report emphasizes the need for aligning gender policy and research priorities to enhance evidence-based decision-making
- Intersectional research is recommended to better represent diverse social group experiences and inequalities
- Existing guidelines for gender mainstreaming in research should be enforced to avoid superficial compliance
20:00–25:00
The European Union's Horizon Europe Framework Programme emphasizes the importance of gender equality and mainstreaming in research and innovation. Recent discussions highlight the need for guidelines on topics that may not require the integration of the gender dimension.
- The European Unions Horizon Europe Framework Programme emphasizes gender equality and mainstreaming in research and innovation
- Guidelines are recommended for topics that may not require the integration of the gender dimension in research
- The panel discussion includes perspectives from policy, academia, and personal experiences related to gender equality
- Catherine, head of the gender sector at DG Research Innovation, is among the panelists discussing effective approaches to gender equality
- The conversation aims to translate commitments into concrete instruments and knowledge production
- The importance of both formal structures and ground-level experiences in advancing gender equality is highlighted
25:00–30:00
The European Union's Horizon Europe Framework Programme emphasizes the integration of gender equality and mainstreaming across its initiatives. The new FB 10 proposal aims to harmonize gender equality measures and establish a performance regulation for tracking related budget expenditures.
- The European Unions Horizon Europe Framework Programme emphasizes gender equality and mainstreaming
- FB 10 is a new proposal that aims to harmonize gender equality across EU programs
- The proposal includes a performance regulation for tracking budget expenditure related to gender equality
- Horizon Europe will promote gender equality and equal opportunity as core principles
- The integration of gender dimensions in research content and evaluation processes is a key focus
- Current practices in gender equality plans will continue under the new FB 10 proposal