[2] The Agency supports EU institutions and Member States in designing inclusive and transformative measures to promote gender equality in all areas of life.

This requires close cooperation with stakeholders and hope-based communication of data, evidence and other expertise to raise awareness at national and European levels.

[citation needed] In addition, the Experts' Forum supports the Agency as an advisory body and provides expertise in the field of gender equality.

The Gender Statistics Database covers a wide range of indicators, including employment, education, health, and violence, allowing analysis and comparison.

The intersectional lens captures the diverse experiences and challenges characterizing different groups and provides a comprehensive understanding of broader gender equality issues.

[citation needed] The Index ensures a clear and understandable comparison of the complex topic of gender equality across the Member States and highlights progress in the EU.

[7] The agency has created a broad variety of step-by-step guidance to redress gender inequalities in policies, services, and public sectors, such as education, health, and employment.

[citation needed] The Beijing Platform of Action is a commitment at the United Nations level entered by the EU, which was adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995.

[citation needed] EIGE plays a crucial role in providing support to the Precedencies of the Council of the EU, which may select one of the 12 areas and initiates a closer examination.

Throughout periodical consultations, meetings and partnerships, EIGE ensures a continuous exchange of ideas and expertise to address emerging challenges and opportunities.

The forum brings leaders, activists, organizations and young people together to discuss the most pressing issues affecting gender equality in the EU.

It creates space for debates, masterclasses, workshops and inspirational talks with a broad audience of policy makers, civil society organizations, human rights defenders and artists.

[citation needed] A special spot is reserved for young people, who are encouraged to join and share their views to actively contribute to the development of future strategies for gender equality in the EU.

[citation needed] The first edition of the forum, in 2022, set the stage for European commitment to actively engage in the necessary steps to advance progress in gender equality.

[citation needed] The Agency plays a pivotal role in raising awareness on the positive impact of gender equality and the concrete benefits it brings to people.

The campaign was launched in March 2023, with the purpose of emphasizing how gender-sensitive policies can drive the green transition, ensuring that climate actions benefit everyone equally.

[citation needed] By promoting physical and digital safe spaces, the Agency aims to both raise awareness and change behaviours of offline and online activities, through the implementation of policies to safeguard the wellbeing of women and girls in the EU.