Action aimed at favouring access by members of certain categories of people, in this particular case, women, to rights which they are guaranteed, to the same extent as members of other categories, in this particular case, men.
See also: temporary special measures; specific action
… Index results in more detail. The gender equality index measures gender inequalities within a range of areas relevant … have taken a softer approach, utilising a wide range of measures and initiatives with different degrees of stringency … in achievements is clear - legislative action and soft measures drive progress. Looking at women’s representation in …
… often fall short of the quality, safety and comfort measures required by different target groups such as women, … to mainstream gender into transport have implemented measures directed at improving the safety of the transport … across modes of transport The Commission maintains that positive spillover can be expected from the exchange of best …