… the EU and its Member States [2] . Equality between women and men is recognised by the EU as a fundamental … of the European Union (TFEU) [5] call for equality between women and men. Article 8 of the TFEU, for example, explicitly … for family leave and flexible working arrangements for workers and promotes the equal sharing of caring …
… relevant for contracts with a high proportion of low-paid workers in developing countries, such as those in the … in public contracts. This can be a way of increasing women’s participation in public contracting, as research shows that a high proportion of women-owned businesses are SMEs and/or social enterprises. …
… in public procurement do not explicitly relate to women-owned or women-managed businesses. Directive 2014/24/EU allows for … the social and professional integration of disadvantaged workers and workers with disabilities (Article 20), provided …
… structure of the contract (e.g. that health services for women are delivered in a way that meets their needs). As many … sectors covered by the light regime predominantly employ women, there is also an opportunity to set criteria relating … does not make adequate progress on the gender pay gap for workers delivering a contract, for example, this could be …
… whether they are aware of relevant differences between women and men in the context of the contract. In addition, … businesses and social enterprises owned and operated by women to participate in tenders, for example by explaining … with both the beneficiaries of the service (e.g. office workers) and the cleaners employed on the authority’s current …
… Public spending can have different impacts on women and men so, by using data broken down for women and men, such inequalities can be assessed and … The prohibition to contract companies with more than 250 workers that fail to comply with the obligation to have an …
… such as framework agreements. This tool considers how women are affected by purchasing decisions if they are … involved in the production of goods at the global level. Women form a high percentage of underprivileged workers in some sectors, such as IT and textiles. As well as …
… working conditions for healthcare and social care service workers. It helps to combat persisting gender inequalities … stereotypes about the healthcare / social care roles that women generally fill [4] . Guiding questions … to prohibiting gender-based discrimination in wages? Do women and men have equal access to the employment in this …
… of success by the range of organisations above, including women-owned or operated enterprises? If so, this could be a … employing persons with disabilities or disadvantaged workers (Article 20 of Directive 2014/24/EU) or by a social … 2014/24/EU)? This could help to facilitate employment for women or men facing discrimination in the labour market. In a …
… economic resources and improve living standards for both women and men. Achieving value for money and delivering wider … taking the possible differences between the situations of women and men, in all their diversity, into account. When … adequate pay and safe working conditions for textile workers, addressing issues such as sexual harassment in the …
… Here, ESF interventions identified support for shift workers and other families with complex, everyday pressures … to improve access to employment Measures to promote women’s labour market participation and reduce gender-based …
… K., Wingender, P., Clements, B., & Schwartz, G. (2013). Women, work and the economy: macroeconomic gains from gender … [2] Kabeer, N. (2012) „Women’s economic empowerment and inclusive growth: labour …
… recent picture of the European Council’s members. How many women and how many men can you see? Photo accessed from: … Consider "women’s and men’s lived realities" by looking at the … funds, are important for creating equal opportunities for workers with family responsibilities, and preventing pension …
… Funds implementation is of higher quality, reaching both women and men in all their diversity; the EU Funds’ … human right; economic resource allocations benefit both women and men in all their diversity; EU Funds projects are … and Occupation) Convention (No. 111 ) (1958/1960), the Workers’ with Family Responsibilities Convention (No. 156) …