… the law in the UK: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, … Northern Ireland Act 1998 is the key equality Act along with the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976. … to: eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation to people due to their protected characteristics; advance …
… a 10-year EU target to lift at least 20 million people out of the risk of poverty or social exclusion. Since … short of the target. In 2018, of the 21 Member States with national anti-poverty targets for the whole population, … The risk of poverty is higher among women and men withdisabilities, women and men with a low level of education, …
… and fathers (6 % and 8 % respectively) and women and men withdisabilities (8 % and 7 % respectively). At the Member State … often determined by education and socioeconomic status, people in the highest income quintile are more likely to …
… Equality Index 2019 Domain of work The domain of work, with a score of 72.0, keeps the third-highest position in the … of gender gaps in pay and the income situation among people from more vulnerable backgrounds, such as migrant, … 2016. Further challenges are faced by women and men withdisabilities and by people from deprived socioeconomic …
… The initiative targets companies employing over 150 people, and 230 of them have so far have signed up, … whether based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, … working throughout the business Holding open discussions with returners from maternity leave to ensure they are able …
… any moderate or severe health problems, or acquired disabilities). With an ageing population, the risk of chronic disease such … considering the sexual and reproductive behaviours of people. Reproductive health is defined as a state of …
… women’s equal access to justice implies providing them with access to fair, affordable, accountable and effective … to mental health problems or exacerbate existing mental disabilities sexual abuse and violence against women in … children’s rights fighting violence against women, young people and children. European Parliament The European …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Young people are a priority of the European Union’s social vision. … – cannot advance without effective coordination with other sectors, such as education or health. In turn, … all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage, and female genital mutilation ending all forms of …