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EU consultation: Gender Equality policy remains necessary

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The EU commission consultated 5000 EU-protagonists, ranging from NGOs, universities, politicians and other individuals on their views on EU Gender Equality policy. According to the findings, main topics, such as

  • the Gender Pay Gap
  • the small number of women in leading positions
  • gender based discimination and violence
  • widespread violation of women's rights worldwide
  • The unequal sharing of caring and household tasks between men and women

remain important issues for gender equality policy within the EU. Paper download: Results of the public consultation.eu