… detailed analysis of remaining gender equality challenges, politicians can use the Index as a strategic guide to plan … average of 51.9. This reflects the high representation of women in political and economic bodies. However there is … a long way to go in the domain of time, with 51.1 % of women caring for children or grandchildren, older people or …
… We encourage using the Index as a strategic guide for politicians in planning appropriate policy measures. We can … score in the domain of power by having a high number of women members in the parliament, supported by a 17-year-old … gender quota. There is also a solid representation of women in decision-making positions in research funding …
… economy has a major weakness: the uneven concentration of women and men in studies and at work. This makes the labour … untapped potential and unfulfilled career aspirations. Women make up less than 20 % of ICT graduates in the EU, a … It is up to everyone - parents, peers, teachers and politicians to let young people know that they have both the …
… Violence against women is a much bigger problem than the statistics show. Almost one in two women (47%) who have experienced violence have never told … harassment, encourages victims to speak out and calls on politicians to act as responsible role models in preventing …
… recently taken over the European Commission’s database on women and men in decision-making. The data will complement … such as employment, education and health. The number of women holding decision-making positions has been gradually … reflected in the division of ministers’ portfolios. Womenpoliticians are often appointed to more nurturing and …
… According to the Lithuanian President, equality between women and men is a fundamental right and a common value of … a new society free from previous stereotypes about men and women. Held at the Town Hall of Vilnius, the conference: … was attended by high-ranking EU officials, Lithuanian politicians and representatives of community-based …
… The Women Inspiring Europe 2011 Calendar features Izabela … of the opposition, she had gained the respect of politicians of all colours for her sharp ability to transform …
… Women hold only 22% of strategic decision-making posts in the … for Gender Equality (EIGE) shows. ‘Increased number of women in the decision-making structures of media … has been the main strategy for the media industry. ‘Many politicians have been reluctant to take action concerning …