… are human rights, and as such are the rights of both women and men. Across all areas of culture, human rights are … of gender stereotyping and discrimination. People’s lives are embedded in a cultural context that is structured … In addition, traditional and social media play a relevant role in shaping gender roles within societies. With regard to …
… knowledge and skills throughout their lives. It also makes women and men better equipped to secure steady, well-paid … providing examples through gendered images diminishing the role of women. This is especially the case when men and women … graduates (ISCED 6: post‑graduate programmes above master’s level) grew at a faster rate than the number of men …
… While considerable progress has been made in relation to women’s labour market participation over the past decades, deeply … impact on pay inequalities when fathers take a more active role in sharing the responsibility for the care of children …
… aspect of everyday life through its domestic uses and its role in modern communications, transport and technology. … climate change. Energy plays an essential role in both women’s and men’s lives. However, it has been recently acknowledged …
… nevertheless pose challenges and uncertainties for the EU’s economy and society, as well as causing environmental … areas of environment policy. Gender relations between women and men, and girls and boys, play a key role in the access to and control of environmental resources, …
… but the justice system does not equally accommodate women’s and men’s needs. The due diligence principle holds states … and social workers, who can play an important role in cases of violence against women and in family …
… In addition to amateurs, an increasing number of women and men are choosing sport as a leisure activity, … sport, where economic aspects play an important role. However, it is also true of the sport and leisure … in terms of participation and governance. Worldwide, women’s participation rates in sporting activities are lower than …
… impact of tourism in the world economy as 9% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). While its contribution to … has been paid to how the tourism industry benefits women and men, as well as to the relation between tourism and … tourism presents both opportunities and challenges for women, which makes the gender equality perspective highly …
… and policies are often considered to equally benefit women and men, there is a large body of professional … at a local level), as they have to combine their caring role with their income activities. For example, in most … are gender differences in time use and time poverty. Women’s multiple roles often entail dealing with numerous daily …
… of gender mainstreaming across the European Commission’s Directorates-General is currently under the central … the implementation of actions for equality between women and men in the policies and annual work programmes for … dialogue. It gives the EU CSOs a particularly important role in decision-making processes, through both formal and …
… 197) and the on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (CETS No. 210). The Steering … Action Plan (UN-SWAP) on gender equality and women’s empowerment, to be applied throughout the UN system. For … the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) - with the additional role of leading, coordinating and promoting accountability of …
… areas for action: addressing gender roles; promoting women in decision-making; supporting work–life balance; and … aim to achieve their common goals. The ETUC has its Women’s Committee, established in 1975, which comprises experts … to the Commission, ‘civil society plays an important role in giving voice to the concerns of the citizens and …
… Addressing violence against women is a declared goal of the EU institutions and all EU … getting violence against women on the EU's agenda took a long time because the issue was considered to … build upon earlier directives, which played a significant role in shaping the definitions of different types of …
… in December 2023. The information was gathered during EIGE’s 2021 data collection on Institutional Mechanisms for the … body/bodies Belgium Institute for Equality between Women and Men (IEWM) Bulgaria Policy for people with … action plans to reduce gender inequality, through the role of the regional adviser. In Belgium and Spain, …
… EIGE is awaiting your nominations of women and men who have had successful initiatives and … may consider when nominating your ‘inspirational men and women’. Work Women/ Men promoting policies that aim at … be comprised of professionals, representatives of EIGE’s stakeholders, communicators on gender equality, people who …