… (€15m) fund which makes equity investments to help strong women’s businesses grow. It works on a co-investment basis in which … and software sectors. It monitors the position and role of women in its investees. Its success and …
… examine the impact of all contracted activities on women’s and men’s needs, interests and concerns, and design and … a method of gender mainstreaming. GRPP plays an important role in implementing other gender mainstreaming initiatives, …
… are human rights, and as such are the rights of both women and men. Across all areas of culture, human rights are … of gender stereotyping and discrimination. People’s lives are embedded in a cultural context that is structured … In addition, traditional and social media play a relevant role in shaping gender roles within societies. With regard to …
… but the justice system does not equally accommodate women’s and men’s needs. The due diligence principle holds states … and social workers, who can play an important role in cases of violence against women and in family …
… impact of tourism in the world economy as 9% of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP). While its contribution to … has been paid to how the tourism industry benefits women and men, as well as to the relation between tourism and … tourism presents both opportunities and challenges for women, which makes the gender equality perspective highly …
… of gender mainstreaming across the European Commission’s Directorates-General is currently under the central … the implementation of actions for equality between women and men in the policies and annual work programmes for … dialogue. It gives the EU CSOs a particularly important role in decision-making processes, through both formal and …
… 197) and the on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (CETS No. 210). The Steering … Action Plan (UN-SWAP) on gender equality and women’s empowerment, to be applied throughout the UN system. For … the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) - with the additional role of leading, coordinating and promoting accountability of …
… areas for action: addressing gender roles; promoting women in decision-making; supporting work–life balance; and … aim to achieve their common goals. The ETUC has its Women’s Committee, established in 1975, which comprises experts … to the Commission, ‘civil society plays an important role in giving voice to the concerns of the citizens and …