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Definition of gender equality

Equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities of women and men and girls and boys.

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18 gender statistics indicators found

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  • About the gender equality in academia and research tool

    … The Horizon Europe gender equality plan (GEP) eligibility criterion has put GEPs at the … to achieve sustainable structural and cultural change. The gender equality in academia and research (GEAR) tool has …

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  • European Institute for Gender Equality’s terms and definitions

    … a short overview of relevant terms in connection with gender equality plans (GEPs). If not stated otherwise, they are … the glossary and thesaurus  of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), which is a terminology tool focusing …

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  • Extensive parental and maternity policy (UK)

    … of the options available to them and their family. This gender-sensitive approach is reflected in a comprehensive … work-life balance and promoting a shared culture of equality and co-responsibility. FURTHER INFORMATION M …

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  • WHERE

    … framework conditions for developing and implementing gender equality plans (GEPs). Strong legal and policy frameworks can … Furthermore, other policies and initiatives to promote gender equality in the field of research and innovation …

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  • WHAT

    … In this section, you will find basic information on gender equality plans (GEPs), definitions of different terms used in the gender equality in academia and research (GEAR) tool, and …

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  • What is a Gender Equality Plan (GEP)

    … institutions, the European Commission considers a Gender Equality Plan as a set of actions aiming at:  Conducting … / audits of procedures and practices to identify gender bias;  Identifying and implementing innovative …

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  • Bulgaria

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework As of the end of 2020, … not adopted any specific laws or regulations on promoting gender equality in research and innovation. However, in April …

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  • Croatia

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework Significant positive change is evident in gender equality in Croatia in the last 15 years. These improvements, …

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  • France

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The main gender equality laws that apply to higher education institutions …

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  • Latvia

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The Law on Scientific … will be allowed to do so regardless of race, nationality, gender, language, age, political and religious beliefs, … circumstances is the only sub-clause regulating gender equality. The scope of the Law on Scientific Activity does …

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  • Poland

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The principle of equality between women and men is embedded in the Polish … Act on Equality prohibits unequal treatment due to gender (among other grounds) in professional education, …

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  • United Kingdom

    … PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework The legislation that covers equality in the UK is the Equality Act (2010), which does not … is against the law in the UK: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, …

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  • Step 4: Implementing a Gender Equality Plan

    … Tools and resources Ready, steady, go! Having set up the gender equality plan (GEP) (see step 3 ), you are ready to start … success and institutionalisation. As highlighted in the ‘Gender equality network in the European research area’ …

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  • Gender equality in academia and research step-by-step guide for research organisations, universities and public bodies

    … This gender equality in academia and research (GEAR) step-by-step guide … for all those seeking to implement measures in support of gender equality in r esearch organisations, universities or other …

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  • Equality Committee (EC) - Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) (LT)

    … The Equality Committee at Kaunas University of Technology is a … (e.g. mobbing, discrimination, harassment, including gender equality-related issues). The second is advising … principle of equal opportunities and diversity (including gender equality), and its implementation in various …

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  • Long-term development goal “Gender Equality and Rights of Women and Girls” – Riga Technical University (LV)

    … “the person” as the RSU’s main value. It notes that gender equality is an integral value of the university and one of the basic elements for successful work, stating “gender equality = sustainable development”. RSU publishes …

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