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    • Platform work: Has flexibility become a cover story?

      The platform work economy comes with great strengths. The ability to work where you want and how you want is a significant motivator for people who have grown tired of the 9-5 rigidity and seek more diversity in their career path.

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      Achieving equality between women and men makes everyone better off. We have come a long way, but there’s still more to do. Let’s shape an economy where gender equality, social fairness and prosperity go hand in hand. #3StepsForward is how policymakers, business leaders and individuals can unite to build a fairer future. We all have a role to play. Join our #3StepsForward campaign and do your part!

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    • Gender-sensitive communication

      This toolkit provides guidelines for the use of gender-sensitive language in writing. Gender-sensitive communication ensures that women and men – and those who do not conform to the binary gender system – are treated as persons of equal importance and dignity.

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    • Sexism at work: How can we stop it?

      The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has published a handbook to help stop sexism in the workplace. From recruitment to performance evaluation, EIGE’s handbook shows how organisations can ensure women and men employees feel safe, respected and fulfilled.

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    • What does it take to achieve gender equality? – Resources and structures key for women's empowerment

      With International Women’s Day just around the corner, progress towards gender equality is high on the agenda. But what does it take to really pave the way for gender equality?

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      27 Feb 2023
    • GRPP: Four letters can unlock €2 trillion to accelerate our drive towards gender equality

      Each year the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social infrastructure. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both women and men is the essence of Gender-responsive public procurement, or GRPP.

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    • Closing the gaps: How data accelerates progress on gender equality  

      EIGE’s new report for the Western Balkans and Türkiye provides guidance for combatting violence against women.

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    … the European Commission published its Communication ‘ Non-discrimination and equal opportunities: A renewed commitment ’ that includes different activities to fight discrimination. The most recent ‘ Strategic Engagement for … ’ bans incitement to hatred on the grounds of race, sex, religion and nationality in the media and urges EU …

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  • Step 10: Establishing a gender information management system

    … as ethnicity, disability and other categories of social discrimination should also be taken into account. Relevant … indicators and the availability of data disaggregated by sex and further categories (e.g. age, ethnicity etc.) play an … can present a good opportunity to build awareness and direct attention towards key gender-related aspects in each …

  • Portugal

    … through the constitutional principles of equality and non-discrimination. Promoting equality between women and men is … public policies for non-discrimination on the grounds of sex and equality between women and men were operationalised … threshold of 40 % of women and men as senior leaders in direct and indirect State administration (including in HEIs). …

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  • Thematic focus

    … biological endowment, implying that some health issues are sex specific, such as ovarian and prostate cancers. Gender … 2008, 2019e) All domains of the Gender Equality Index have direct or indirect linkages to health inequalities, with … health of employees can be adversely affected not only by discrimination, bullying and stress at work, but also by the …

  • Greece

    … specifically, one-third representation of the minority sex is needed for all decision-making public body committees, … At least one-third representation of the minority sex will be guaranteed, provided that candidates have the … institutions; mediate cases of gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment; and support victims who report …

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    Greece
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  • Step 2: Analysing and assessing the status quo in research funding bodies

    … see the information below. (see paragraphs on Collect sex-/gender-disaggregated data about staff and external … legislation and policies regarding gender equality and non-discrimination, as well as those that are specific to the … collect and publish disaggregated data on the sex and/or gender of personnel (and students, where relevant) …

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  • Tourism

    … several studies reveal links between tourism and the sex industry, which could make women more vulnerable to … workplace culture that reinforces these stereotypes discrimination against women at all stages of the recruitment … to increase the share of women-led companies; to collect sex-disaggregated data and produce annual updates on the …

  • Agriculture and rural development

    … in agriculture. Looking at part-time employment by sex, the percentage of women in part-time work is around 33% … and con­trol over assets such as land and housing provide direct and indirect benefits to individuals and households. … tradition in rural areas. Nevertheless, women still face discrimination in the labour force and economic activities …

  • Equality bodies: How do they strengthen gender equality?

    … Equality bodies enhance protection against discrimination and promote equality across Europe, but what … is still a way to go. I’ll start by stating the obvious; discrimination has no place in our society. Nobody should … bodies to protect against discrimination on the grounds of sex and promote gender equality in the EU. But since these …

  • Light regime for social, health and other specific services

    … and work–life balance . However, addressing issues such as discrimination and low pay may not be sufficient, in … of activities, all relevant data should be reported by sex and age [1] . The use of the best price–quality ratio … be avoided. Avoid assuming that addressing issues such as discrimination and low pay will be sufficient in themselves …

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  • Health

    … and recovery. This is due to the interrelations between sex-related biological differences and socio-economic and … to bear in mind the distinction between the concepts of ‘sex’ and ‘gender’. Health research and health policy need to … right. The Convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, adopted in 1979 by the UN …

  • Post-procurement stage

    … software. This aims to ensure equal remuneration and non-discrimination based on sex, among other considerations. The contractor is obliged to …

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  • Gender-responsive public procurement

    … on socially responsible public procurement will fight discrimination and promote gender equality in public … civil society awareness and involvement; availability of sex-disaggregated data to measure the impact of public … workers and workers with disabilities (Article 20 of Direct­ive 2014/24/EU) and (ii) in contracts for social, …

  • Research

    … of gender stereotypes in relation to R & I. Gender discrimination in science may take different forms, sometimes … R & I. Conventional research agendas often fail to take sex and gender differences into account and to distinguish … result in missed market opportunities. But integrating sex and gender analysis into research sparks and enhances …

  • Step 6: What comes after the gender equality plan?

    … GEPs include a wider perspective, related not only to sex or gender, but also to other characteristics. For … understanding and responding to the ways in which sex and gender intersect with other personal … these intersections contribute to unique experiences of discrimination.’ Intersectional analysis thus aims to show …

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  • Step 6: What comes after the Gender Equality Plan?

    … GEPs also include a wider perspective, related not only to sex or gender but also to other characteristics. For … understanding and responding to the ways in which sex and gender intersect with other personal … these intersections contribute to unique experiences of discrimination.’ Intersectional analysis thus aims to show …

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  • Employment

    … The Directive also provides for better protection against discrimination and a smoother return to work. Member States … Directive with an objective of 4% of the under-represented sex among non-executive directors by 2020, and the European … or preferences made on various grounds, including sex, that have the effect of impairing equality of …

  • Step 2: Analysing and assessing the status quo in your organisation

    … legislation and policies regarding gender equality and non-discrimination, as well as those that are specific to the … collect and publish disaggregated data on the sex and/or gender of personnel (and students, where relevant) … on As you may have already guessed, data broken down by sex is needed to detect any gender differences. Analysing …

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  • Migration

    … and a careful analysis of gender as a basis and source of discrimination cannot neglect or overlook diversity of … Women and men migrants experience intersectional discrimination based on multiple factors including gender … – are at risk of early and forced marriage, transactional sex, rape, sexual harassment and physical assault. Once they …

  • Unprecedented impact of COVID-19 calls for gender-sensitive policies and research

    … and isolation caused by social distancing, stigma and discrimination are likely to generate significant stress, … but WHO points out that there is limited availability of sex- and age-disaggregated data, which hampers analysis of … but also from spending on social security programmes and direct spending on healthcare. [2] In her book Invisible …

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