… the medium-term work programme as well as the Institute's budget. Management Board's summary of proceedings It … Cooperation General Secretariat for Equality and Human Rights Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family CV (.pdf) … Head of Equal Opportunities, Equality between Women and Men Group Ministry of Social Security and Labour CV …
… The Experts' Forum is the Institute's advisory body. Its principle function is to provide … aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women in the Experts' Forum. Members are designated for a … of the General Secretariat for Equality and Human Rights Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Alternate Mr …
… Malta has one of the lowest levels of women’s political representation in the EU. Of the political … been the first to adopt measures for the advancement of women – since women‘s suffrage in 1947. Nevertheless formal …
… based on its interpretation of the Bible, it prohibited women from standing for political office. The party regards … vocation of women. Despite condemnation from women’s organisations, the Dutch state was reluctant to intervene, stating a clash of fundamental rights: non-discrimination versus religious freedom. This …
… In response to a historically low level of women’s political representation in Ireland, the National Women’s … Joint Committee on Justice, Equality Defence and Women’sRights (2009) include access to cash and resources, …
… improvements in policy, the work-life balance for men and women remains unequal in Europe. The research indicates that women remain the main carers of children and the elderly, in … reason to be the lack of care services. According to EIGE’s current research, women of working age spend three times …
… 8 March 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day.EIGE’s list of 100 Inequalitiesillustrate that we are … active in low-skilled jobs which contribute to restricted rights and instability as well as creating fewer …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Violence against women is a violation of human rights, and as such continues to act as a significant barrier … extent and nature of the problem, and its impact on women’s physical and psychological well-being across different …
… The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Vaili Maria … when Vaili Maria Jämsä entered into the fight for women’srights might be a while ago. But still, the 1930-born feels …
… of the National Programme on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men 2010-2014, the Information Portal and … right that in all areas of life they are granted equal rights and opportunities, that the status of both women and … Electronic Network for Women, administered by the Women’s Information Center, was supported in pursuance of the tasks …
… Written by Shila Meyer-Behjat Many acknowledge the brunt women bear when it comes to the effects of global warming. … for Gender Equality (EIGE) highlights just how little women have been involved: On average, they hold just about … in the public sector. The paper published on the Institute’s website gives an overview of current research on the gender …
… International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) and the 16 Days of Activism Against … Gender Violence Campaign (25 November-10 December –Human Rights Day) R esearch recently conducted by the European … specialised services for women victims of violence. EIGE’s report will be available online in December 2012. More …
… Equality Index shows differences in outcomes between women and men at the individual level in EU Member States,’ … says Michael Gustafson, Chair of the Committee on Women'sRights and Gender Equality of the European Parliament. ‘It …
… to find, to inter-act and to learn about equality between women and men in the European Union ” Virginija Langbakk, … between gender equality actors across the EU. EIGE’s Resource and Documentation Centre is built around three … five documentation centres and libraries specialised in women and gender issues, namely: Amazone - Resource Centre …
… Vienna and Vilnius, 25 November 2013 A quarter of all women in the WHO European Region experience physical and/or … requires determined joint efforts and ranks high on Vienna’s political agenda. Social, health and women’s policy in the … Directive 2012/29/EU establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime will …