DIVERIS Network Annual Meeting
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Save the date for the DIVERIS Network Annual Meeting in Brussels/hybrid on the 7th of May 2026.
Do you want to organise a panel for the upcoming DIVERIS Annual Meeting? Send your proposal for a panel from the space and defence sectors.
Proposals that cover the following topics are welcome:
- showcase concrete best practices in advancing equality, diversity and inclusion, with measurable impact and lessons learned,
- present a real organisational challenge to be collectively explored and addressed through the expertise of the DIVERIS network.
- highlight initiatives that strengthen skills and entrepreneurship, fostering diverse talent and opportunities for under-represented groups in the space and defence sectors.
Your proposal should take into account hat each panel can have the duration of 30 to 45 minutes and should include title, short description and proposed speakers. Send your proposal to DEFIS-EQUALITY@ec.europa.eu by 23 March COB.
Proposals will be evaluated based on their relevance to equality, diversity and inclusion in the space and defence sectors, their clarity and practical value, their coherence with the overall programme and current EU policy priorities, and their potential to generate learning and exchange within the DIVERIS network. The outcome of the selection process for the panel proposals will be communicated no later than 5 April.
|European Commission: Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2029|
The European Commission adopted the Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 [link] on 5 March 2026. The strategy puts forward concrete actions to embed gender equality into every aspect of life, both online and offline, from education and health to work and leadership. It enlarges the scope of the previous strategy by covering all the principles of the Roadmap for Women’s Rights, which was endorsed by all Member States in 2025. In addition to ensuring that recently adopted gender equality legislation is duly implemented, the strategy tackles new threats such as gender-based cyberviolence, anti-gender narratives and AI-related risks, which particularly affect women.
|Gender Equality Index: Methodological report|
Despite progress across Europe, full gender equality remains at least 50 years away, according to EIGE’s 2025 The Gender Equality Index [link] which introduces new indicators and a renewed pace of change.
The Index was first released in 2013, followed by reviews in 2017 and 2025. As policy priorities shift, societies evolve and data infrastructure improves, regular evaluations are essential to maintain an indicator’s relevance and methodological robustness.
The 2025 review marks an important and timely update, strengthening the Index’s rigour and ability to reflect real change. More than just a technical refresh, it reaffirms the Index’s role as a trusted, forward-looking tool for advancing gender equality across the EU. Discover the new methodology here: Gender Equality Index: Methodological report [link].
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