… and finance) where women are less represented than men. Social isolation and lower labour market participation can … to the achievement of gender equality targets through the development of work– life balance services for families , the … limited knowledge of the local language and lack of social networks make migrant women particularly vulnerable to …
… 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 … of cyberviolence on women and girls’ health and socialdevelopment, as well as the economic and societal impact , …
… the policy area Poverty is both a cause and an effect of social discrimination and exclusion; it is both complex and … for survival and extends to the deprivation of civil, social and cultural activities, as well as opportunities for … A.1 Review, adapt and maintain macro-economic policies and development of strategies that address the needs and efforts …
… focused on enhancing women’s equality, empowerment and social inclusion, its development is now seen to make good economic sense. Only in … and training gaps lack of contacts and access to social support and networking education and occupational …
… agriculture is the major food-producing sector, rural development is related to the promotion of the vitality of … and other self-employed men, they are not entitled to social security in their own right and often do not hold … and the development of activities related to healthcare, social integration and tourism. Furthermore, the …
… both in relation to the broad definition of culture as a ‘social construction’ and to the way in which cultural policy … and differ in time and place. Gender is a cultural and social construction, defined by the power relations between … of women are playing a leading role in society. This development should be more appropriately reflected in the …
… economic growth while at the same time addressing social challenges through information and communications … is a key economic factor underpinning national and EU development. The World Bank suggests that every 10 % increase … boost in the EU of EUR 9 billion. In terms of addressing social challenges, access to modern ICT and the Internet …
… rules to encourage economic stability by preventing the development of risky macroeconomic imbalances. The … taxation of income from labour and government spending on social welfare benefits have similar effects on labour … A growth-friendly tax structure could go hand-in-hand with social equity if tax reforms are adequately designed. Fiscal …
… of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social change and a condition for the achievement of … secure steady, well-paid jobs and thus combat the risks of social exclusion. Furthermore, education can better prepare … encourage good academic results but constrain personal development and autonomy . In many countries, gender …
… gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic development, underpinning all forms of economic activity. It … in the field of energy can be linked with human rights and social, environmental and economic development. From a gender … women’s right to equality and represent a significant social achievement. Yet this potential is blocked by …
… assessment green public procurement, sustainable development and the urban environment the environmental … strategies Climate change is a complex environmental and social issue, affecting a world that is characterised by, and … women-headed households due to gender gaps in income and social and economic resources. Women and men living in Europe …
… need to adequately explore and address the combination of social and biological sources of differences in women’s and … of the interaction between sex and gender in the development and management of health and disease can benefit … affect men exclusively. Besides biological factors, social norms also affect the health status of women and men …
… are also discriminated against due to their economic and social status According to the Council of Europe, belonging … system. Both the Council of Europe and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) emphasise that one of the causes … barriers that discriminate against women Cultural and social expectations and values may prevent women from seeking …
… the European Union (EU) devotes 5 articles to “economic, social and territorial cohesion” (Articles 174 – 178). The policy aims to reduce the economic, social and territorial disparities between EU regions by … economic growth, improved quality of life and sustainable development. Regional policy is embedded within the Regional …
… and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (graduates by field). Research shows that gender … economic growth with more and better jobs and greater social cohesion. To this end, it was stipulated that by 2010 … gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, social diversity, disability, age and sexual orientation, and …
… exemplifies a societal and cultural process in which the social construction of femininity and masculinity plays a key … sexist gender stereotypes in sport and creating a positive social and educational climate for all. Gender-friendly … in sport. European Commission In its Communication on the development of the EU dimension in sport from 2011, the …
… product (GDP). While its contribution to economic and socialdevelopment is widely acknowledged in the literature, over … do not provide legal protection or allow women access to social protection and health measures (e.g. there are no …
… (namely time and monetary costs) to fulfil their economic, social and domestic roles. The costs of unreliable and … road transport workers The Commission plans to adopt a Social Code addressed to mobile workers and employers to make … appears to have been paid to women’s needs in transport development projects worldwide, even though transport can …