… Summary A key indicator of gender inequality in the Swedish labour market is the … in employment rates between women and men, therefore, needs to be reduced if social inclusion targets are to be … economic independence. The overall objective of Sweden’s gender equality policy (Ministry of Integration and Gender …
… Gender certification: a road to change? The aim of the project is to increase the knowledge on gender issues and to create conditions for a possible ‘gender … is important to create activity and dialogue, but it also needs to be extended in order to involve a third party …
… leadership positions In 2004, Lund University launched a gender-integrated leadership programme (AKKA). Within this … characteristics. The AKKA programme aims at raising gender knowledge and awareness, and providing methods and … for structural change in order to achieve sustainable gender equality. From 2004 to 2014, five AKKA programmes have …
… Sweden are relatively well-balanced. However the numerical gender balance in politics does not necessarily mean that the … into decision-making bodies, and raises awareness about gender dynamics so that women will be more effective once … that politics is not only about being a candidate. There needs to be gender balance behind the scenes, if a party is …
… county administrative boards (Länsstyrelser ) to entrench gender mainstreaming in the ESF and the projects it supports … It was based on a survey which showed that although gender mainstreaming was an obligatory part of all ESF … a target group on gender mainstreaming, and other specific needs related to the project. For instance a wide range of …