… This domain maps out the legislative framework in respect of gender issues, such … approach to rights and explicitly include gender as one of the possible discrimination factors. Equality between women and men is one of the fundamental principles of the EU, with the principle of …
… This domain assesses the existence of gender mainstreaming tools and procedures, … gender equality plans and gender budgeting, that ensure the inclusion of gender issues in parliamentary work. Gender … Gender mainstreaming implies actively supporting the inclusion of a gender perspective and the promotion of …
… balance in leading roles and internal working groups. The basic (although not itself sufficient) element assuring women and men equal influence on the parliament’s work is their numeric balance. To be able to … Despite gradual advances, women’s presence in EU Member State parliaments remains low. An important aspect of this …
… measures within political parties that have seats in the parliament. The internal organisation and procedures of a gender-sensitive party allow the implementation of rules to assure a gender-balanced …
… Flexible work arrangements : Work practice that allows the employees a certain degree of freedom in deciding how the work will be done and how they will coordinate their … of a given decision having negative consequences for thestate of equality between women and men. Gender budgeting : …
… terms of their organisation and working procedures. The European Union is strongly committed to promoting gender … women’s participation in politics, as well as attempts by the EU to implement gender quotas and raise awareness of this … On average, women occupy less than a third of seats in the national parliaments of the EU. Therefore, women’s …