Gender Equality in Europe - too slow on the right track?
[15-11-2010]
“Europe has led the world by example in terms of gender equality by including the principle of equal pay for equal work into the Treaty of Rome in 1957." This statement was given by Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission, on the occasion of the adoption of the new strategy on gender equality this September. However, there is a lot more to the equal treatment of women and men: the participation of women in decision-making and the reconciliation of work and family life are also important principles. But in spite of the pioneering role of the EU, there is still a need for action regarding its practical implementation. This new strategy shall open up new paths to achieve the gender equality objective.Social
AK EUROPA, the Brussels Office of the Austrian Federal Chamber of Labour, and the ÖGB Europabüro, the Brussels Office of the Austrian Trade Union Federation, cordially invite you to a high level panel discussion on:
Gender Equality in Europe - too slow on the right track?
Monday, 15 November 2010, 7 p.m.
Bibliothèque Solvay
Rue Belliard 137, Park Leopold, 1040 Brussels
WELCOME ADDRESS:
Hans Dietmar SCHWEISGUT, Permanent Representative of Austria to the EU
TAKING PART IN THE DISCUSSION WILL BE:
Viviane REDING, Vice President of the European Commission, EU Commissioner responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship
Gabriele HEINISCH-HOSEK, Austrian Federal Minister for Women and Civil Service
Bibiana AIDO ALMAGRO, Spanish State Secretary for Equality
Eva-Britt SVENSSON, Member of the European Parliament, Chair of the EP's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
Alice KUNDTNER, Deputy Director of the Chamber of Labour of Vienna
Moderation: Cornelia PRIMOSCH, ORF Brussels
To achieve the gender equality objective different measures are required at different levels such as greater transparency concerning income or improved childcare. Furthermore, discussions are taking place regarding the introduction of compulsory women's quota in many Member States and also at EU level itself. In particular as a measure to increase the women's representation in economic decision-making, quotas are more and more regarded as a promising instrument. Fact is, the European economy can no longer afford to ignore the vast number of highly skilled women.
The panel discussion will be held in English, German and Spanish and translated simultaneously.
Following the discussion, we would ask you to join us for a buffet dinner.
Please register for the event by 12 November 2010 using the following link:
Registration
The panel discussion will be held in English, German and Spanish and translated simultaneously.
Following the discussion, we would ask you to join us for a buffet dinner.
Please register for the event by 12 November 2010 using the following link:
Registration
