… “the moment has arrived for a European Convention” to reform EU treaties by enshrining “solidarity between … workers in the Treaty of Rome in 1957 was a means to avoid social dumping in market sectors which heavily relied on … women and men across employment, occupation, and socialsecurity. In the early 1990s the EU’s approach to gender …
… of corporations by the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance (National Gender Equality Certification … Body) [3] . According to the Europe 2020 Cyprus National Reform Programme (European Semester), the various obstacles, … under the thematic area ‘Eradication of Stereotypes and Social Prejudices’ similarly seek to increase women’s …
… achievement of the EU objectives of growth, employment and social cohesion. Since 1996, the Commission has committed … in its budget process. The European Pillar of Social Rights [9] lays down 20 key principles as a framework … in access to goods and services, in socialsecurity, in pregnancy and maternity and on family-related …
… and finance) where women are less represented than men. Social isolation and lower labour market participation can … limited knowledge of the local language and lack of social networks make migrant women particularly vulnerable to … make full use of the possibilities offered by the European Social Fund in this area. Most recently, the Commission …
… of gender in the policy area The complex and evolving security threats the EU is facing, such as organised crime, … is prevalent in situations of armed conflict . In times of social and political unrest, women and girls are particularly … more sophisticated in the way they use the internet and social media to engage and recruit women and men, in …
… Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: An … United Nations (1966), International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, UN, New York. Available at: … Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions: A European …
… jobs by 2050 (EIGE, 2017a). To achieve this economic and social growth, continuous efforts are needed to move towards … employment defined by the type of employment contract, job security, career advancement prospects and development of the … of the European Union, 2017). Similarly, the need to reformsocial protection systems to facilitate fair and …
… with an ageing society as well as long term financing of socialsecurity systems are related to gender equality. Making an … contribute to higher fertility rates, reducing poverty and social exclusion. The OECD, the ILO, the IMF and the World …
… under the conditions set by the law’. This minimalist reform merely asserts that formal equality must be … Institutions and Human Rights of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (ODHIR/OSCE) piloted a … - to participate in politics. The program also included social transformation projects, working with youth from …
… of a safe space and community to create supportive social contacts amongst themselves and the chance to gain … one of passive and somewhat invisible people. They promote social change themselves in offering affordable food to other … to which the CR has committed itself under the National Reform Program (NRP). The National Strategy for Prevention …
… Head of Equal Opportunities, Anti-discrimination and Social Benefits Department Policy for People with Disabilities, Equal Opportunity and Social Benefits Directorate Ministry of Labour and Social … Equality between Women and Men Group Ministry of SocialSecurity and Labour CV (.pdf) Declaration of interests (.pdf) …
… and paying homage to the economic, political and social achievements of women. International Women's Day … in the improvement of European politics, economies and social structures. Notwithstanding the proposal of English … rights, combating discrimination, strengthening social cohesion and mobilising women’s full potential for …
… landscape preservation, rural employment and food security. Agriculture is not uniform throughout, there are … and other self-employed men, they are not entitled to socialsecurity in their own right and often do not hold … and the Council reached a political agreement on the reform of the common agricultural policy (CAP) on 26 June …
… 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 … communities, support women’s access to education and other social services, and contribute to women’s employment, …
… associated with part-time work. Finally, regulatory reform that supports child and elderly care can also promote … taxation of income from labour and government spending on social welfare benefits have similar effects on labour … the labour market. High labour taxes (including socialsecurity contributions) can reduce the incentives either for …
… 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 … and promoting equal opportunities stresses the need to reform the pension systems in order to secure their …
… strategies Climate change is a complex environmental and social issue, affecting a world that is characterised by, and … (e.g. climate-proofing agriculture and ensuring food security, promoting the conservation and efficient use of … women-headed households due to gender gaps in income and social and economic resources. Women and men living in Europe …