In many fields of society there is still no proportional and diverse representation of women and men. Atria investigates the participation of women in politics and in top positions in business. With inspiring national and international examples we advise central government, municipalities, political parties and companies. Atria publications Report Women on boards; highlights of effective policies […]

The boss is a straight man, pink is a color for girls, boys are better at technique – these are stereotypes. Gender-stereotypical representations lead to inequality between men and women, from a lack of women in leadership positions to a shortage of female science students. In many cases these are stereotypes that have concrete consequences. […]

Violence against women is a human rights violation that occurs on a large scale with many harmful consequences for the victim, but also for society. With the commencement of the European Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention) on 1 March 2016, the Dutch government has entered into […]

Atria strives for equal treatment and equal opportunities for girls and women, including on the labor market. In the Netherlands, only slightly more than half of all women are financially independent at present, there is still a wage gap and few women are still working in top positions. In addition, the daily care for children […]