Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on the basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
… progress towards the development and implementation of gender equality policies. However, many challenges still hinder the concrete realisation of gender equality in the EU. Over the past years, a rise of … standards and commitments on gender equality and non-discrimination, on the fight against gender-based violence …
… have the potential to create new opportunities for gender equality, but at the same time can reinforce gender stereotypes, sexism and discrimination in the labour market. This policy brief is …
… deal with sexual harassment, which is illegal, constitutes discrimination and is a form of violence. EU-wide legal … Further reading Online version of the handbook Toolkit on Gender-sensitive communication Gender Statistics Database: women and men in decision-making …
… The EU’s overarching gender equality commitments and measures have rarely … in the European Commission’s strategic engagement for gender equality 2016-2019 or in the Council of the EU’s pact … framework on media, calling on Member States to eliminate discrimination based on sex in audiovisual commercial …
… However, sport can also be used as a means to achieve gender equality through the promotion of values such as fair play, non-discrimination and teamwork. It can also be used to …
… The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) is an autonomous body of the European Union established to strengthen gender equality across the EU. Equality between women and men … in all EU and Member State policies, and fighting discrimination based on sex. …
… A gender audit is a tool to assess and check the institutionalisation of gender equality into organisations, including in their … of services, structures, proceedings and budgets. Gender audits allow organisations ‘to set their own houses in …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… Gender mainstreaming has been embraced internationally as a strategy towards realising gender equality. It involves the integration of a gender … to promoting equality between women and men, and combating discrimination. Further information EIGE's Gender …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …