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Definition of gender sensitivity

Aim of understanding and taking account of the societal and cultural factors involved in gender-based exclusion and discrimination in the most diverse spheres of public and private life. 

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2 gender statistics indicators found

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Gender Statistics Database
  • Training in gender impact assessments

    … city of Vantaa in Finland has provided basic training on gender equality for its staff (directors, experts, planners, … in service delivery, for example on how to develop gender sensitiveness. The provision of hands-on, tailored training and support on specific gender mainstreaming methods and practices (e.g. gender …

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    Good practice
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    Finland
    Topics
    • Education
    • Employment
  • Training ministries in gender mainstreaming

    … In brief Finland introduced training in gender mainstreaming for officials in all its national … the specific, and involved setting up working groups for gender equality in the ministries. In phase 1, seminars were … from EU support which overcame budget restrictions.   Gender mainstreaming still an issue   Even though Finland …

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    Good practice
    Country
    Finland
    Topics
    • Education
    • Employment
  • Trade unions play their role in the family alliance

    … work and family life is a core element of the DGB’s gender policy. The focus is on raising awareness about … the reconciliation of family and work, and hence improving gender equality. Works councils and staff councils with an …

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    Good practice
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    Germany
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    • Employment
  • Encouraging SMEs to give fathers time off for their kids

    … change company culture about parental leave as a goal of gender equality. They are also a good example of cooperation … to involve men more actively in the process of creating gender equality. Twelve workshops were conducted, each … be concluded that there have been two main outcomes on gender equality twofold. Firstly the workshops provided the …

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    Good practice
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    Austria
    Topics
    • Employment
  • Modernising an old-fashioned media

    … In brief Gender imbalances permeate the Romanian media landscape. Gender stereotypes, influenced by advertising, are … the media, and media organisations pay little attention to gender. In fact women play a subordinate role in public life …

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    Good practice
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    Romania
    Topics
    • Culture
  • Cheap loans for Croatia’s women entrepreneurs

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    Good practice
    Country
    Croatia
    Topics
    • Entrepreneurship
  • Gender impact assessment

    … Gender Impact Assessment is an  ex-ante  evaluation, analysis … law, policy or programme reduce, maintain or increase the gender inequalities between women and men? The European Commission defines  gender impact assessment  as follows: “Gender impact …

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    Method/Tool
  • Gender-responsive public procurement

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    Method/Tool
  • Agriculture and rural development

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    Policy area
  • Culture

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Culture can be defined as the … etc.), entertainment, media and e-culture platforms. Gender aspects are relevant both in relation to the broad … United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The promotion of gender equality and the combat against gender discrimination …

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    Policy area
  • Digital agenda

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  • Economic and financial affairs

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) is one of … of economic policy coordination. Within this context, gender is considered a relevant factor to overcome economic … for the recovery of the European economy. The promotion of gender equality will unleash the talents and capacities of …

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    Policy area
  • Energy

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    Policy area
  • Environment and climate change

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Environment is a cross-cutting … deforestation and biodiversity loss worse. The gender perspective is relevant in all the different areas of … and vulnerable constituencies, promote gender and cultural sensitivity training as integral components of education and …

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    Policy area
  • Health

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  • Justice

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy area should be considered in … or to encourage mandatory cross-cultural, gender and child-sensitivity training modules for police, criminal justice …

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  • Regional policy

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  • Research

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  • Sport

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    Policy area
  • Education

    … Relevance of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social … nutrition and education of their families. Mainstreaming gender equality in education and training policy remains … into more women being in better jobs. Challenging gender prejudices and stereotypes throughout the education …

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