… In brief In 2011 the Association of Professional Journalists (AJP), which represents 4,000 … journalists working in Belgium, surveyed the position ofwomen in the French-language media in Belgium. This study … among newscasters.[1] Gender imbalances in access and participation to decision-making are even starker: a study …
… by TV3 in Ireland, decided in 2012 to bring in a policy of gender parity – meaning that half of the experts interviewed should be women. It has been able to do this at no great financial … of access to employment, not in terms of equality ofparticipation in decision-making. As a result, women working …
… In brief The Dobbantó – Women entrepreneurs’ competence development programme is an … one. It was launched in 2004 and uses a combination of methods – training, advice, peer support and networking – … 90 hours spread over six weeks, and is accredited. Groups of 20 participants learn basic management, planning, …
… implemented in Ireland between 2011 and 2013 by a network of five chambers of commerce co-ordinated by Galway Chamber … was part of the wider European Network of Mentors for Women Entrepreneurs, supported by the Enterprise DG of the … them in developing their businesses in a sustained way. Participation in the mentoring sessions empowered …
… single tool to implement gender mainstreaming. It is part of a wider set of tools, instruments and strategies. Gender equality … into a continuous and long-term process. As defined by UN Women, gender equality training is a ‘tool, strategy, and …
… What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is … examine the impact of all contracted activities on women’s and men’s needs, interests and concerns, and design … and size of contracts is appropriate to encourage maximum participation. The European Commission launches a tendering …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Agriculture is one of the most … a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between women and men. For example, women farm holders have … 22.2% of the European population is living in these areas. Participationofwomen in employment and economic growth is …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one … gender equality will unleash the talents and capacities ofwomen, which are needed to achieve the goals of sustainable … growth to gender equality, but it is also true that full participation by women in the labour market supports GDP …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for … knowledge and skills throughout their lives. It also makes women and men better equipped to secure steady, well-paid … of boys and men in the humanities. The participationofwomen and men is most balanced in …
… Relevance of gender in employment While considerable progress has been made in relation to women’s labour market participation over the past decades, deeply entrenched …