… of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in 1991, and specific … laws enacted to promote gender equality and prohibit discrimination, such as the Equality for Men and Women Act, …
… historically women had faced considerable difficulties and discrimination. It has led the way in reducing gender … to punish or deter men, but to provide a form of positive discrimination or affirmative action to ensure equal access … differential (lower) rates for women as a form of positive discrimination or affirmative action has proved to be very …
… To this end, it also sought to fight gender-based discrimination, inequality and labour market exclusion by … market. Indeed, women may face explicit or implicit gender discrimination, and may be required to pay a higher interest … report for Greece, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women mentions the programme as a key …
… promotion of gender equality and the combat against gender discrimination are twin goals of the EU, including in the … as a result of centuries of gender stereotyping and discrimination. People’s lives are embedded in a cultural … this may contribute to gender inequalities and discrimination in the production of cultural content. As …
… research reveals that boys are also at risk and experience discrimination, bullying and violence, especially due to … and the common values of freedom, tolerance and non-discrimination through education , EU Education Ministers and … address gender imbalances in literacy and gender-based discrimination in traditional settings. Inter alia, the …
… The Directive also provides for better protection against discrimination and a smoother return to work. Member States … in unpaid and part-time work and gender-based discrimination contribute to the pay gap, which increases in … on part‑time work establishes a framework to eliminate discrimination against part‑time workers and to promote the …