… of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social change and a condition for the achievement of … and skills throughout their lives. It also makes women and men better equipped to secure steady, well-paid jobs and thus … between women and men in the home, in the workplace and in society at large, with women depicted as running the house …
… change. Energy plays an essential role in both women’s and men’s lives. However, it has been recently acknowledged that … availability trends affect women and men differently. For instance, blackouts that occur during meal preparation … report. take action, with the participation of civil society, to raise awareness of the gender dimension of …
… Such developments may offer significant opportunities for economic growth and societal well-being but nevertheless … pose challenges and uncertainties for the EU’s economy and society, as well as causing environmental degradation … of environment policy. Gender relations between women and men, and girls and boys, play a key role in the access to and …
… justice system does not equally accommodate women’s and men’s needs. The due diligence principle holds states (and … other actors in the police and justice system) responsible for taking measures to fight violence against women. … of the economic crisis, as inequalities at all levels of society have been rising and impacting negatively on women’s …
… and a sustainable marine ecosystem as a precondition for a competitive European fishing industry. Quotas for … fish processing are male-dominated activities in Europe. Men provide the main labour on board fishing vessels, and the … remunerated and their efforts remain unacknowledged by society. Attempts at European level to recognise their …
… Fund (ESF). Together with the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the European Maritime and … development. A lack of gender equality between women and men implies that human resources are not being used to their … greatest extent for the development of the economy, and society at large. In economic terms, gender equality means …
… and team performance, amateur athletes are not paid for their athletic performances. In addition to amateurs, an increasing number of women and men are choosing sport as a leisure activity, mainly for recreation and health benefits. In both cases, sport …
… been paid to how the tourism industry benefits women and men, as well as to the relation between tourism and gender … tourism presents both opportunities and challenges for women, which makes the gender equality perspective highly … and power, gain increased standing and self-esteem within society through their economic empowerment and access to …
… as well as to other services and infrastructures necessary for improving the welfare of individuals and households. … policies are often considered to equally benefit women and men, there is a large body of professional literature … campaign constructed jointly with the civil society; integrate fighting against sexual harassment with …
… recognition that young people are an important resource to society, who can be mobilised to achieve higher social goals. … events that occur during the transitional period of youth. For instance, it may be that a young person moves from being … events, women usually move to adulthood earlier than men. Youth is typically defined as an age group, although the …
… the central responsibility of the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers , led by Commissioner for Equality … implementation of actions for equality between women and men in the policies and annual work programmes for their … their activities and processes, and it also supports civil society organisations (CSOs), as experts during consultations …
… partners. The framework sets out four priority areas for action: addressing gender roles; promoting women in … positions on issues relating to equality between women and men and monitors the implementation of gender mainstreaming in the policies of the ETUC. Civil society Among the conditions for the effective implementation …
… against a person because of their gender. Both women and men experience gender-based violence but the majority of … gender-based violence is inflicted on women and girls, by men. However, using the ‘gender-based’ aspect is important as … against women and domestic violence ), as the benchmark for international legislation on tackling gender-based …
… EIGE’s 2021 data collection on Institutional Mechanisms for the Promotion of Gender Equality and Gender … awareness-raising initiatives, and cooperating with civil society. Governmental gender equality bodies are typically … Belgium Institute for Equality between Women and Men (IEWM) Bulgaria Policy for people with Disabilities, …
… Review of the Implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action in the EU Member States Domestic violence against … are women. It harms women, families, communities and society. The EU is committed to combatting violence against … Commission’s Strategy for Equality between Women and Men 2010−15 and the Stockholm Programme for 2010−14. However, …