… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one of the world’s … taxation of income from labour and government spending on social welfare benefits have similar effects on labour … A growth-friendly tax structure could go hand-in-hand with social equity if tax reforms are adequately designed. Fiscal …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic development, … in the field of energy can be linked with human rights and social, environmental and economic development. From a gender … women’s right to equality and represent a significant social achievement. Yet this potential is blocked by …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Environment is a cross-cutting issue. It … strategies Climate change is a complex environmental and social issue, affecting a world that is characterised by, and … women-headed households due to gender gaps in income and social and economic resources. Women and men living in Europe …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Gender plays a specific role both in the … need to adequately explore and address the combination of social and biological sources of differences in women’s and … affect men exclusively. Besides biological factors, social norms also affect the health status of women and men …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy … are also discriminated against due to their economic and social status According to the Council of Europe, belonging … barriers that discriminate against women Cultural and social expectations and values may prevent women from seeking …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) fisheries sector, the … This status, when available, gives women access to social benefits which in turn provide cover during maternity leave, pension rights, training and many other social benefits. However, this status is not yet available to …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The term ‘sport’ implies two different … exemplifies a societal and cultural process in which the social construction of femininity and masculinity plays a key … sexist gender stereotypes in sport and creating a positive social and educational climate for all. Gender-friendly …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Tourism is the third largest socio-economic … product (GDP). While its contribution to economic and social development is widely acknowledged in the literature, … do not provide legal protection or allow women access to social protection and health measures (e.g. there are no …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Young people are a priority of the European Union’s social vision. Youth policy arises from the recognition that … to society, who can be mobilised to achieve higher social goals. The EU approach acknowledges that youth policy …
… stakeholders and raises EU citizen awareness of this policy area by providing technical assistance to EU … excellent drafting skills, a capacity of gender equality policy analysis and excellent communication skills. 2.2 … job holder shall work in a multicultural environment where social dialogue between management and staff, including …
… policies and annual work programmes for their respective policy areas. The Gender Equality Unit deals with: legal … Unit organise public consultations and seminars with social partners on specific topics to gather input from a … Union (EU) Member States, the European Women’s Lobby and social partner organisations. It assists the Commission in …
… to gender equality has resulted in a strong legal and policy framework in particular, most important treaties like … (United Nations, 1996). The 1997 UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) report further elaborated on the … of gender mainstreaming (United Nations Economic and Social Council, 1997b). The Beijing Platform for Action, …
… Social Partners European social partners – the European Trade Union Confederation … European social dialogue, working in a number of specific policy areas at European level. They are strongly committed …
… They may also be involved in other activities, including policy-making, providing expertise, advice and … of the ministries in charge of labour, employment, and social security/protection (BG, DK, EE, EL, HR, LV, LT, SI, … for people with Disabilities, Equal Opportunities and Social Benefits Directorate Czechia Department for Gender …
… equality adopted during the meeting of the Employment, SocialPolicy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting on 9-10 … efforts to mainstream gender equality in all governmental policy areas at all levels. One of the suggested ways to do …