VR Balance — Blog
Perspectives on gender equality, technology, and change
Insights from the VR Balance project — a CERV-funded initiative using virtual reality to advance gender equity in workplaces and homes across Spain, Poland, and Lithuania.
In this issue
Six reads on equity, tech & change
Technology & Learning 01 Why VR creates more empathy than traditional training — and the science behind it
Gender equality training has existed for decades. So why does discrimination persist? The answer may lie not in what people learn, but in how deeply they feel it.
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Data & Context 02 The gender care gap in Spain, Poland, and Lithuania: what the numbers tell us
Three countries. Three different histories. One persistent pattern: women carry a disproportionate share of the work that keeps families and societies functioning — and it goes largely unrecognised.
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Workplace 03 The double workday: what it is, and why employers can no longer ignore it
For millions of working women, the end of the professional day is not a moment of rest. It is the start of a second shift — unpaid, unrecognised, and unsustainable.
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Behind the Project 04 Behind the scenes: how we designed the six VR scenarios
Creating an immersive experience that is both emotionally resonant and pedagogically sound is harder than it looks. Here is what went into building the VR scenarios at the heart of VR Balance.
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Practical Guide 05 How to run a gender equality workshop in your company
You don't need to be an expert to start the conversation. You need the right structure, the right questions, and the willingness to sit with discomfort for a while.
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Leadership 06 The business case for gender-inclusive leadership
Some organisations approach gender equality as a compliance requirement. The most successful ones treat it as a competitive advantage. The evidence is clear on which approach produces better results.
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Posters — Europe: Let's Flip the Script
Save the date: the VR Balance Final Conference lands in Kaunas on 25 September 2026 (09:00–16:00, hybrid format). Here are the campaign posters — feel free to share them.
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