… by the criminal system in the UK committed offences to support another person’s drug habit, compared to a fifth of … 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 …
… or aquaculture enterprises. Unpaid work by women in support of fishing family enterprises has long been seen as … 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 … of relevant national measures (through technical support as well as through the structural funds and other …
… 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 … likely to be the main carers in the absence of such family support. Family responsibilities are also used to explain …
… Unit organise public consultations and seminars with social partners on specific topics to gather input from a … Group on Gender Equality Established in 1995 to support the gender mainstreaming approach of the Commission, … 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, … of women. The General Assembly also decided that support of gender mainstreaming across the United Nations …