Gender Equality

EU policy as regards equality between women and men takes a comprehensive approach which includes legislation, mainstreaming and positive actions.

The key objective is to eliminate inequalities and promote gender equality throughout the European Community in accordance with Articles 2 and 3 of the EC Treaty (gender mainstreaming) as well as Article 141 (equality between women and men in matters of employment and occupation) and Article 13 (sex discrimination within and outside the work place).

For more information please visit the European Commission website.