Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex and gender that has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, and on a basis of equality between women and men, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
… Constitution guarantees equal pay for equal work to women and men, while Article 223 of the Penal Code defines … at the workplace as a criminal offence. All forms of discrimination are legally sanctioned through Governmental … legal requirement for universities to include provisions against gender-based violence, with most universities …
… of work and family life, and participation of women in decision-making (fostering women’s participation in … Principles – Equality between Men and Women and Non-Discrimination was also established under the section of … on lower-level education, combating stereotypes, violence againstwomen and children, and sexual harassment. In …
… The Organic Law for Effective Equality between Women and Men (3/2007) introduced gender equality as a basic … and men, establishes mechanisms to identify and correct discrimination in remuneration. It obliges all companies to … prevention and eradication of different forms of violence againstwomen, and the elimination of all forms of …
… 5 of the Swedish Higher Education Act, “equality between women and men shall always be taken into account and promoted … and further training is regulated by the Swedish Discrimination Act (2008:567), which aims to combat … is related to the national sub-goal to end men’s violence againstwomen. According to a survey by the Gender Equality …
… protected characteristics which are the grounds upon which discrimination is against the law in the UK: Age, Disability, Gender … to promote equality of opportunity between men and women generally. The Public Sector Equality Duty, which was …
… the EU and its Member States [2] . Equality between women and men is recognised by the EU as a fundamental … and the intersectionality of gender with other grounds for discrimination. Progress made in the implementation of the … It highlights the need to: end all forms of discriminationagainst all women and girls everywhere; eliminate all forms …
… that include GRPP criteria, the levels of participation of women-owned or -operated businesses in public tendering, or … broader policies, for example regarding the employment of women in skilled positions. The 2014 EU procurement … (2) setting targets to improve each of these indicators against the baseline and (3) sharing reports and results on a …
… economic resources and improve living standards for both women and men. Achieving value for money and delivering wider … and the empowerment of women and girls in order to fight discrimination, promote gender equality and achieve a more … in the purchase price due to these measures can be weighed against increased durability and reduced waste (e.g. where …
… is online, it can simply be ignored or shrugged off. Women who are harassed or stalked online are frequently told … see the same groups of people singled out for hostility, discrimination and violence. This includes women, as well as … financial repercussions for victims. An act of violence against a victim, whether it’s verbal abuse or the sharing of …
… in society, which promotes an unequal status for men and women. Femicide is broadly defined as the killing of a woman … of inequality, oppression and systematic violence againstwomen. EIGE assists Member States in their efforts to … of norms and cultural beliefs (also killing for discrimination, disobedience/transgression of traditional …
… different everyday life activities [1] . The respondents, women and men alike, ranked health services as the most … namely the cost associated with them, experiences of discrimination and issues related to cultural sensitivity and … by FRA found that 16 % of respondents felt discriminated against by healthcare or social services staff because of …
… restrictions on movement to contain COVID-19 have trapped women and girls at home with their abusers. If victims of … can compound and connect different intersecting forms of discriminationagainstwomen and heighten the risk of violence againstwomen …
… Men are more likely to smoke and drink excessively, while women face multiple obstacles to physical activity. Such … et al., 2017). LGBTI people across Europe still face discrimination when accessing healthcare, with 16 % of survey … respondents reporting that they have felt discriminated against by healthcare or social services staff in the …
… in health Gender differences in health status Overall, women tend to report worse health than men. In the 27 Member … such as the cost associated with them, experiences of discrimination and issues related to cultural sensitivity and … Lockdown measures may have compounded risks of violence against vulnerable groups such as women with disabilities; …
… the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different groups of women and men, and discuss how we can make the most of the … campaign informing women about the equal rights and non-discrimination framework, set in the process of Romania’s … of Victims of Sexual Violence during the Armed Aggression against the Republic of Croatia in the Homeland War. Today an …
… In November 2017, the Women’s Political Network (WPN) was established in … political and economic rights and to combat violence againstwomen. It has been established in the context of a … such as the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of DiscriminationAgainstWomen (CEDAW) and the Organization for …
… Montenegro, gender equality means equal opportunities for women and men to contribute to cultural, political, economic … the adoption of special measures to prevent gender-based discrimination and create equal opportunities for women and … related to marking 16 days of activism to combat violence againstwomen. In each case, there is a financial aspect to …
… property rights are protected by legislation in Kosovo*, women tend not to exercise their right. In order to improve … 2). The UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of DiscriminationAgainstWomen (CEDAW) is an integral part of the Constitution …
… The EU has long recognised that violence againstwomen is a violation of human rights and a form of gender-based discrimination that has a major negative impact on victims …