Equality between men and women
Equality between women and men is one of the fundamental principles of Community law. The European Union�s (EU) objectives on gender equality are to ensure equal opportunities and equal treatment for men and women and to combat any form of discrimination on the grounds of gender. The EU has adopted a two-pronged approach to this issue, combining specific measures with gender mainstreaming. The issue also has a strong international dimension with regard to the fight against poverty, access to education and health services, taking part in the economy and in the decision-making process, women's rights and human rights.
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GENERAL FRAMEWORK
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Gender mainstreaming
- Strategy for equality between women and men 2010-2015
- Strengthening the commitment to equality between women and men: a women’s charter
- Roadmap for equality between women and men (2006-2010)Archives
- Fifth Community Action Programme on Equal Opportunities (2001-2006)Archives
- Incorporation of equal opportunities into Community policiesArchives
- Financial aspects
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Reports
- Report on equality between women and men – 2009
- Report on equality between women and men - 2008
- Report on equality between men and wome 2007
- Report on equality between women and men 2006
- Report on equality for men and women, 2005
- Report on equality between men and women, 2004
- Report on equal opportunities 2002
- Equal opportunities report 2001
- Institutional aspects
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Gender mainstreaming
- PRINCIPLE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEX
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FEMALE EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Employment
- Tackling the pay gap between men and women
- Gender equality in the labour market
- Equal treatment as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotionArchives
- Self-employed workers: equal treatment between men and women
- Equal treatment of self-employed workers (until 2012)
- Equal payArchives
- Balanced participation of women and men in the decision-making process
- The integration of women in researchArchives
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Social dimension
- Parental leave
- Promoting solidarity between the generationsArchives
- Balanced participation of women and men in family and working life
- Protection of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding
- Childcare
- Social security: equal treatment for men and women
- Parental leave and leave for family reasonsArchives
- Occupational pension schemesArchives
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Employment
- COMBATING SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
- INTERNATIONAL DIMENSION OF EQUALITY BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN