… In brief Britain’s National Union of Journalists has carried out two questionnaire surveys of … it to understand patterns, themes and priorities for action, and it identified cases of discrimination, harassment … being given more access to decision-making roles. The NUJ plans to explore the statistics and use them to formulate a …
… The database now lists nearly 1,200 women from all areas of society. They include scientists and researchers, business … been achieved, and ethnicity is the main area where action is needed. Although Danish women are among the best … from mobile phones and integrating it with social media. Plans for the future include finding a partner and …
… the Women’s Enterprise Agency (Naisyrittäjyyskeskus), one of the 32 Enterprise Agencies which form the Finnish … are available. The learning methods it uses are based on action learning and peer mentoring. In addition, the InnoLady … entrepreneurial training to academic women who have plans to set up innovative businesses. It is thus an …
… In brief Fédération Pionnières is a network of business incubators which helps women entrepreneurs to … new businesses set up. Its success rate is high, with 85% of its clients being successful, against 50% of unaccompanied … will tackle these shortfalls through three main lines ofaction: awareness-raising, guidance and information; advice …
… and new technologies project involves eight local action groups in five Spanish regions – Andalusia, Asturias, … Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León and Madrid. Part of the National Rural Network, the project aimed to stimulate … active labour market and equality policies) have developed plans, programmes and projects which include support for …
… brief The Cyprus Women's Cooperative Bank Ltd. (WCB), one of the first co-operative banks created by women in the … of up to €100,000 to SMEs. It offers flexible repayment plans, grace periods of up to two years, interest rates of … provide a form of positive discrimination or affirmative action to ensure equal access for women. Indeed, although the …
… loan programme initiated in response to low levels of women’s employment and entrepreneurship in Croatia. It was … and Development (HBOR) in cooperation with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Crafts (which provides funds for … Entrepreneurship in Croatia 2010-2013 (which includes an Action Plan for Implementation of the Strategy, 2010-2013), …
… In brief The Entrepreneurship of Unemployed Women Aged 22-64 programme was an ESF-supported … considerable experience the OAED has in assessing business plans. Although it was intended to promote female … against Women mentions the programme as a key action in fighting women’s unemployment and discrimination, …
… single tool to implement gender mainstreaming. It is part of a wider set of tools, instruments and strategies. Gender equality … and skill development'. It is an important component of the gender-mainstreaming strategy, and is recognised as …
… What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is … first incorporated into regional law in the third positive action plan for women in the Basque Country. Emakunde (the … stereotypes. Description of the procedure Based on the plans selected by the contracting authority, a technical note …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The Digital Agenda for Europe … digital economy, the European Commission has been taking action to encourage EU Member States to speed up the … profiles and role models. The strategy also includes plans for teacher training in the area of ICT skills while …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social change and a condition for the achievement of fundamental human rights. It increases cognitive and … Ministry of Education and Children in Cyprus prepared an action plan on gender equality (based on the national action …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic development, underpinning all forms of economic … issue of women and climate change in a future report. take action, with the participation of civil society, to raise …