… one factor that has contributed to a small improvement in gender representation in recent elections, as well as a … sex – i.e. each woman – elected. Finally in 2008 40% gender quotas were introduced: political parties are obliged … public of this problem and advocate change. “Electoral law needs to be changed so that electoral commissions at all …
… for and raising awareness on this issue. It supports gender quotas, and believes that if there are more women in politics this will result in more gender-sensitive policy-making, which could make a major … and argues that the way the parliamentary system works needs to be improved: its male culture needs to change so …
… lower than in the majority of the EU Member States. The gender imbalance in political decision-making, which is a … political parties’ ballots and agendas from the gender point of view, running a ‘Women-Friendly Party’ … and whether the mentors’ skills fitted the mentees’ needs. Once the mentees had defined the specific goals they …
… throughout the country. In addition, the agency collates gender-specific data on company start-ups, which is then made … impact and long-term effects can be achieved in tackling gender inequalities in business. Being member of the German …
… In brief The Agency for Gender Equality within the ESF was contracted from 2009 until … of Labour and Social Affairs as a support structure for gender equality. Its staff comprised four internal and three … support for gender mainstreaming in the ESF. Based on a needs analysis of the OPs, supplementary documents, and the …
… at a very low level in Malta. It was initiated by the Gender Unit of the national Employment and Training … Corporation and was embedded in national policy on gender equality, with funding from the European Social Fund … to addressing reconciliation by challenging traditional gender stereotypes, which is very relevant in the Maltese …
… In brief The Maltese Equality Mark is a national gender equality initiative aimed at increasing women’s … mark in 2010. The initiative established a standard for ‘gender equality employers’ and runs a certification scheme … costs by retaining staff, understand and meet customers’ needs better and reduce the risk of litigation. Rita …
… territory which is attentive to the interests and needs of its citizens. The family policy adopted by the … to reduce absenteeism and labour turnover, and to decrease gender differences related to family responsibilities; For … the organisation. This analysis yields indicators such as gender, qualifications and position, and also information on …
… work and family life is a core element of the DGB’s gender policy. The focus is on raising awareness about … councils to raise awareness of reconciliation, identify needs, develop solutions and specify rules and policies in … the reconciliation of family and work, and hence improving gender equality. Works councils and staff councils with an …
… change company culture about parental leave as a goal of gender equality. They are also a good example of cooperation … to involve men more actively in the process of creating gender equality. Twelve workshops were conducted, each … It was not a general campaign but was tailored to the needs of one specific group, namely SME decision-makers and …