Implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy 2018-2023
Implementation of the Gender Equality Strategy 2018-2023
This European strategy is covering the period 2018-2023. It places a greater emphasis on the impact of socio-economic issues on women’s empowerment and on the role of men and boys for the realisation of gender equality. This second edittion includes a new objective related to the protection of the rights of migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls. The six strategic objectives (SOs) are: ? SO1: Prevent and combat gender stereotypes and sexism .? SO2: Prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence .? SO3: Ensure the equal access of women to justice .? SO4: Achieve a balanced participation of women and men in political and public decision-making .? SO5: Protect the rights of migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls (new) .? SO6: Achieve gender mainstreaming in all policies and measures.