… consequences for the state of equality between women and men. The central question of the GIA is: Does a law, … maintain or increase the gender inequalities between women and men? The European Commission defines gender impact … “Gender impact assessment is the process of comparing and assessing, according to gender relevant criteria, the …
… services or works being purchased. This means that buyers and suppliers examine the impact of all contracted activities … authorities ‘are important consumers whose procurement practices can (re)produce, increase or diminish societal … authorities contains a significant opportunity for institutional change in their strategies, objectives and …
… Institutional transformation means a profound change within … environment. It encompasses changes in the basic values and beliefs that are dominant in a certain institution, as … and regulations that lead to certain working results. Processes of change within institutions occur continuously …
… is one of the most widespread activities in the world and has a crucial role in food production, environmental … organisations and support innovative lending practices, including those that integrate credit with women’s … programme and policy decision-making, and building institutional responsiveness and accountability (voice) …
… large group of people. Cultures are shaped by people, and people are shaped by cultures. It is a dynamic … issues’ pays particular attention to the promotion of good practices in gender roles in youth, education, culture and … sex-disaggregated data), building up individual andinstitutional capacities and technical skills, conducting …
… market for Member States is at the heart of EU economic and financial policy. All EU Member States form part of the economic and monetary union (EMU), which is an arrangement between the … Gendered division of labour and the gendered nature of institutional arrangements, which differentially structure …
… aspect of everyday life through its domestic uses and its role in modern communications, transport and … These actions include exchanging information and good practices on Member State initiatives for the promotion of … of women in decision-making and implementation processes. UK The UK initiative for the future sustainable …
… issue. It encompasses issues relating to: water, air and soil quality waste management and the use of chemicals … incorporating women and men’s traditional knowledge andpractices into mitigation strategies and policy frameworks … into EU and international development policies in parallel processes . EU level European Council The 2009 European …
… the following points: Access to justice is a human right and an integral aspect of the rule of law. Crime is a … This is due to a combination of inequalities at legal, institutional, structural, socioeconomic and cultural levels. … both physical and psychological consequences. The judicial practices or existing procedural requirements in such cases …
… policy is an investment policy that targets all regions and cities in the European Union. In recognition of its … of the selected projects, and in particular in employers’ practices Studies identify a weak integration of the gender … to making equality issues a low priority at both institutionaland societal levels. Weak involvement of women …
… of women, particularly in the hard sciences and in leadership positions. Gender equality in research is … in this field. Studies have revealed gender-discriminatory practices, such as biased recruitment, promotion and funding … gender-blind and gender-biased organisational culture andinstitutionalprocesses. In the European Research Area Policy …
… increasingly considered at EU level: professional sport, and sport as a leisure activity. While, in professional … European Parliament urged Member States to ‘ identify best practices in the fight against sexual harassment and abuse in … Moreover, it urged the Commission to identify best practices in the fight against sexual harassment and abuse in …
… facilitates access to the labour market, healthcare and education infrastructure as well as to other services and … Gaps in women’s participation in decision-making processes Men continue to predominate in decision-making in … spillover can be expected from the exchange of best practices between modes of transport in fields such as …
… registration of applications will begin on 27 January 2015 and will close on 1 March 2015 at 23:00 Eastern European … entrusted with specific objectives envisaged to contribute and strengthen the promotion of gender equality. To achieve … into all EU policies. It fosters the exchange of good practicesand dialogue between stakeholders and raises EU …
… responsibility of the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers , led by Commissioner for Equality Helena … legislation) and policy issues, such as exchange of good practices between the Member States, awareness-raising and … of each year. As a result of the economic, budgetary andinstitutional crises in the EU, Member State support for …
… Since the 1980s, the Council of Europe has provided help and assistance to its Members in the achievement of gender … to gender equality has resulted in a strong legal and policy framework in particular, most important treaties … process rather than on impact and results. The different practices, tools and methodologies for implementing the UN’s …
… BusinessEurope , the European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (UEAPME) and the European Centre of Employers and Enterprises Providing Public Services (CEEP) – are key …
… The aim of the work on good practices is to enhance the effective implementation of … competence development on gender equality. EIGE’s Good Practices programme responds to the need of the EU stakeholders involved in the design and implementation of gender mainstreaming strategies, within …
… of applications will begin on 4 September 2013 and will close on 3 October 2013 at 23:00 Eastern European … policies. EIGE shall equally foster the exchange of good practicesand dialogue between stakeholders and raise EU … of existing and new information on gender mainstreaming practices. Participate in the review, analysis and synthesis …