… balance in staffing patterns and a fair representation of women in managerial positions Figures clearly show that there … is a long way to go to achieving equal participation of women and men in senior positions. In 2012, women occupied … As women often represent the majority of part-time workers, this can lead to indirect discrimination against …
… Women with disabilities face a double disadvantage because of … disability. They are confronted with more obstacles than women without disabilities and face more challenges than … more difficult for persons with disabilities. Only 13 % of women with disabilities have a tertiary degree, compared to …
… need in business and industry: to attract highly trained workers with a wide range of skills. The initiatives are … a rate of around 6%. The need to attract larger numbers of women into the ICT sector is a familiar issue for the … other measures are directed to younger, recently graduated women or women rethinking their professional career. These …
… and resources of gender equality bodies Delegations for women’s rights and equal opportunities for women and men – France: Keeping gender on the agenda Both … website Promoting equal rights and opportunities for all workers – Sweden: Administration’s Equal Treatment Plan …
… workforce. Eurofound examines working conditions for workers of all ages, related work sustainability outcomes and … and discusses the different challenges that men and women face. The report also outlines the impact of long-term … by a call for active ageing solutions that ensure older workers remain active, skilled and employed. Read the full …
… stakeholder consultation promotes the participation of women and men in the policymaking process to ensure that … of engaging and ensuring the meaningful participation of women and men, including civil society organisations and … equality, and one representative both from employers’ and workers’ organisations at Union level [11]. The European …
… reinforce them. For example, through textbooks which show women working in traditional roles, such as nurses and … specific characteristics, roles and behaviours to women and men according to their gender. Gender stereotypes … are usually valued less and paid less, e.g. child-care workers. EIGE’s study on gender related challenges in …
… is the difference in working time. There are many more women than men working part-time (30 % of women and 11 % of men 20-64 years in 2014). This is not a … sector. This is due to the fact that one third of the workers in the local authority sector will retire at the same …
… areas within Berlin´s districts. Some of the project workers canvass social hot spots in search of those in need, … in a context of gender inequality, draws the focus to women. Women participants are often mothers with two to six …
… (ICT). It provides orientation modules that allow women to explore careers in different computing professions, … 20 % of professionals working in new ICTs in Belgium are women. These are the jobs of the future and it is of the … unemployment, there could be a lack of 900,000 skilled ICT workers in 2020. A study[ 1 ] by the European Commission on …
… (Jako doma), a non-profit organisation focusing on women experiencing homelessness. Homeless women, in the initiative, cook and sell healthy vegan food … homeless women through participation and partnership as co-workers. The focuses on empowerment alongside the provision …
… of health professionals: the protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM The Model protocol medical care for women and girls with FGM is a joint initiative of several … in the Netherlands and the role of youth health care workers in preventing FGM. Health care workers are also urged …
… and the use of administrative data on violence against women (VAW) The interdepartmental unit for protecting women against violence and for combating trafficking in human … tracking of trends and progress. For journalists, social workers and other professionals, as well as for the awareness …
… Attracting more women into academic leadership positions In 2004, Lund … Throughout the years, AKKA has increased the number of women in leading positions, contributed to an enhanced … legitimised the gender perspective and served as “boundary workers”. Their interventions contributed constructively to …
… equality; employers' organisations at Community level; and workers' organisations at Community level. The Member States … aim to achieve a balanced representation between men and women in the Experts' Forum. Members are designated for the …