 Gender equality is a fundamental value of the European Union and is essential for its development, growth and cohesion. As such, measuring progress in gender equality is an integral part of effective policymaking. 00 October 0000 Available in: EN Employment, Poverty, Economic and financial affairs, Education, Health, Violence, Sport, Research Gender Equality Index 0000: Measuring gender equality in the European Union 0000-0000 - Main findings Gender equality is a fundamental value of the European Union and is essential for its development, growth and cohesion. As such, measuring progress in gender equality is an integral part of effective policymaking. 00 October 0000 Available in: EN Gender Equality Index 0000: 