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Equal Pay,
Equal Show,
Equal Pension
(EPESEP)
a project by ≠igfem, co-finaced by the European Union
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Raising public awareness on misogynistic and sexist structures in the literary world and proposing measures to improve the social and economic position, reception, and standing of female authors in the European Union and Armenia.
Equal Pay
Female writers often have lower income than male writers. Not only are they less published than men, but they are also financially disadvantaged as they are less rewarded with prizes. These differences impact female writers' working and living conditions.
Equal Show
Equal Pension
Female writers suffer from a lack of
visibility, as they are less invited to readings, receptions and awards ceremonies as male writers. The literary field is not exempt of sexist violences, and sexual harassment, misogynistic comments and behaviours become additional obstacles when it comes to achieving success and participating in public events .
Due to the pay gap, retired female authors have lower income than male retired authors, which has consequences on their living conditions.
Project Partners
GERMANY
NETHERLANDS
ARMENIA
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Join us on a writing retreat in Yerevan!
A whole week dedicated to and for feminist writers, thinkers, and creatives for exchange and exploration. Engage in daily writing groups, readings, discussions, and the Yerevan book fair – all set in the inspiring atmosphere of Armenia.
🗓️ August 31 – September 7, 2025
📍 Location: Yerevan, Armenia
💶 Course Fee: 250 € (Reduced fee available for women authors)
Events & Networking
20. to 21. Nov 2024, BRUSSELS
The EU-CREA Grant Holder's Meeting in Brussels was a gathering of over 200 Project Leads of EU-funded projects across Europe. The two day intensive allowed everyone to connect, brainstorm ideas for their own project, discuss strategies to take forward each others projects, network, and spend time with their Project Officer (PO).
With presentations from the EU team, workshops designed for participants and information seminars on topics like "the Art of Effective Partnership Management" and "Revealing the environmental impacts of our digital use and infrastructure in Cooperation projects", the overall takeaway made the EPESEP Project Lead, Gerlinde Hacker, more confident in how to tackle challenges and take the work forward.
