Sep 09
Balancing work, family and private life is a prerequisite for a higher participation of women in the labour market and their economic independence; with this in mind, the presidency conference held in Bratislava will be dedicated to the reconciliation of work, family and private life in the changing society. Having said that, the primary aim …
Sep 08
The High Level Group on gender mainstreaming is an informal group created in 2001 and comprises high-level representatives responsible for gender mainstreaming at national level. It is chaired by the European Commission at regular meetings convened in close collaboration with the Presidency. On September 7-8th, the group´s meeting has been held in Bratislava. Among …
Sep 02
The priorities of the Slovak Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers are being outlined to parliamentary committees by Slovak ministers at a series of meetings taking place in July, August and September. Women in the labour market, work-life balance, female poverty key issues for Slovak presidency Boosting women’s participation in the labour market, promoting …
Jan 23
Brussels, Belgium – December 7, 2015 The Netherlands, Slovakia and Malta, the Member States holding the EU Presidency during the 18 – month period from January 2016 to July 2017 present their Declaration on gender equality during the EPSCO Council. The document, signed by the responsible minister from each Member State, gives an insight to the views …
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