… economic growth while at the same time addressing social challenges through information and communications … boost in the EU of EUR 9 billion. In terms of addressing social challenges, access to modern ICT and the Internet … and businesses can seamlessly access and exercise online activities under conditions of fair competition and with a …
… 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 … from the labour market. High labour taxes (including social security contributions) can reduce the incentives …
… women and men to participate more actively in all areas of social life. In particular, flexible working arrangements can … Commission launched a first stage consultation with EU social partner organisations on how to improve work–life … to tackle the gender pay gap by organising training activities for companies in 34 European countries. As part of …
… strategies Climate change is a complex environmental and social issue, affecting a world that is characterised by, and … resources and experiences of both sexes. Adaptive activities (e.g. climate-proofing agriculture and ensuring … women-headed households due to gender gaps in income and social and economic resources. Women and men living in Europe …
… 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 … training and education. Gender equality training activities remain scarce and tend not to be tailored …
… 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 … divorce proceedings and child support. Women from lower social classes are less likely to seek justice due to fear of …
… in stocks. Fishing and fish processing are male-dominated activities in Europe. Men provide the main labour on board … 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 …
… the European Union (EU) devotes 5 articles to “economic, social and territorial cohesion” (Articles 174 – 178). The policy aims to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities between EU regions by … and oriented towards everyday life and voluntary community activities. Indeed, such groups in themselves are unlikely to …
… Worldwide, women’s participation rates in sporting activities are lower than men’s. Yet over the last 20 years … 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 …
… they have to combine their caring role with their income activities. For example, in most cases, women are responsible … (namely time and monetary costs) to fulfil their economic, social and domestic roles. The costs of unreliable and … road transport workers The Commission plans to adopt a Social Code addressed to mobile workers and employers to make …
… 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 … were employed in education, human health and social work activities for only 8% of men. Young women choose fields of …
… post-holder will be involved in the following tasks and activities: collect, analyse and disseminate objective, … job holder shall work in a multicultural environment where social dialogue between management and staff, including …
… supporting them to include a gender perspective in their activities and processes, and it also supports civil society … 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 …
… (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, … - through its normative support functions and operational activities — guidance and technical support to all Member …
… Social Partners European social partners – the European Trade Union Confederation … Public Services (CEEP) – are key stakeholders in European social dialogue, working in a number of specific policy areas … policy areas. Consultation mechanisms form part of the activities of all EU institutions throughout the whole …