Social attributes and opportunities associated with being female and male and to the relationships between women and men and girls and boys, as well as to the relations between women and those between men.
… commercial spaces. The centres principle is to support gender equality in the social life and employment through a … throughout the country. In addition, the agency collates gender-specific data regarding starting a company, which is …
… was set up, women’s absence from decision-making centres, gender stereotyping and the burden of multiple roles combined … and discrimination. It has led the way in reducing gender inequalities. For example, although the bank serves …
… applicants were in the service sector. Narrowing the gender gap in business The Women Entrepreneurs’ Loan … was initiated in 2011 as part of the National Policy for Gender Equality 2011-2015, which addresses the unfavourable … Implementation of the Strategy, 2010-2013), and the Law on Gender Equality. The need to promote women’s entrepreneurship …
… unemployment). To this end, it also sought to fight gender-based discrimination, inequality and labour market … labour market. Indeed, women may face explicit or implicit gender discrimination, and may be required to pay a higher …
… Gender equality training is not a goal in itself, or a single tool to implement gender mainstreaming. It is part of a wider set of tools, instruments and strategies. Gender equality training should be incorporated into a …
… Gender Impact Assessment is an ex-ante evaluation, analysis … law, policy or programme reduce, maintain or increase the gender inequalities between women and men? The European Commission defines gender impact assessment as follows: “Gender impact …
… What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is procurement that promotes gender equality through the goods, services or works being …
… actors, consultants and academics. Organisations and gender Organisation theory demonstrates that the informal and … is taken into account. Key points: Organisations are not gender-neutral entities. Gender issues within an organisation are partly visible and …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Agriculture is one of the most … self-sufficient farming, organic farming etc.). From a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between … by around 2% of all EU farm holders, regardless of gender. In 2013, women represented 24% of EU farm holders in …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Culture can be defined as the … etc.), entertainment, media and e-culture platforms. Gender aspects are relevant both in relation to the broad … United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The promotion of gender equality and the combat against gender discrimination …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Education is a catalyst for social … nutrition and education of their families. Mainstreaming gender equality in education and training policy remains … into more women being in better jobs. Challenging gender prejudices and stereotypes throughout the education …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Energy is a driver of economic … has been recently acknowledged that energy policy is not gender neutral. Achieving gender equality in the field of energy can be linked with …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Environment is a cross-cutting … deforestation and biodiversity loss worse. The gender perspective is relevant in all the different areas of environment policy. Gender relations between women and men, and girls and boys, …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area Gender plays a specific role both in the incidence and the … in mind the distinction between the concepts of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Health research and health policy need to adequately …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The relevance of gender in the justice policy area should be considered in … and an integral aspect of the rule of law. Crime is a gender-oriented phenomenon, but the justice system does not …
… Relevance of gender in the policy area The European Union (EU) fisheries … country and depend on the financial support they receive. Gender inequality in the fisheries sector is influenced by a … sector women’s participation in decision-making. Issues of gender inequalities in the policy area Participation of women …