… and finance) where women are less represented than men. Social isolation and lower labour market participation can … origin. Sexual violence was perpetrated mostly by intimate partners, but also by supposed agents of protection. … limited knowledge of the local language and lack of social networks make migrant women particularly vulnerable to …
… is prevalent in situations of armed conflict . In times of social and political unrest, women and girls are particularly … more sophisticated in the way they use the internet and social media to engage and recruit women and men, in … or other members of the human trafficking network, as partners in crime when they have a relationship with a man …
… focused on enhancing women’s equality, empowerment and social inclusion, its development is now seen to make good … and training gaps lack of contacts and access to social support and networking education and occupational … Having access to a strong network of business partners can be a highly important factor in achieving …
… and other self-employed men, they are not entitled to social security in their own right and often do not hold … and the development of activities related to healthcare, social integration and tourism. Furthermore, the … or worsen discrimination against women working with partners to learn how FAO’s support for gender equality in …
… both in relation to the broad definition of culture as a ‘social construction’ and to the way in which cultural policy … and differ in time and place. Gender is a cultural and social construction, defined by the power relations between … to, and which to let go of’. In addition, traditional and social media play a relevant role in shaping gender roles …
… economic growth while at the same time addressing social challenges through information and communications … boost in the EU of EUR 9 billion. In terms of addressing social challenges, access to modern ICT and the Internet … in online spaces are aimed at women and come from male partners or former partners. Perpetrators are also using …
… are individuals who are employed and earn less than their partners. They represent the majority of working women in … taxation of income from labour and government spending on social welfare benefits have similar effects on labour … A growth-friendly tax structure could go hand-in-hand with social equity if tax reforms are adequately designed. Fiscal …
… strategies Climate change is a complex environmental and social issue, affecting a world that is characterised by, and … women-headed households due to gender gaps in income and social and economic resources. Women and men living in Europe … can be partly explained by gendered socialisation and the social roles assigned to, and performed by, women and men. …
… need to adequately explore and address the combination of social and biological sources of differences in women’s and … affect men exclusively. Besides biological factors, social norms also affect the health status of women and men … affect women and girls in all countries and in all social classes. Domestic violence against women remains one …
… coerced into committing crimes by abusing and controlling partners, but this aspect is barely recognised in the … are also discriminated against due to their economic and social status According to the Council of Europe, belonging … barriers that discriminate against women Cultural and social expectations and values may prevent women from seeking …
… the fisheries sector. This category includes spouses, life partners, mothers, sisters and daughters, who play an active … This status, when available, gives women access to social benefits which in turn provide cover during maternity leave, pension rights, training and many other social benefits. However, this status is not yet available to …