Gender

Relevant EU Directives:

Directive 2004/113/EC and Directive 2006/54/EC.

The prohibition of discrimination based on gender includes direct and indirect discrimination in the field of employment and occupation, and in the access to and supply of goods and services. It also covers harassment and sexual harassment.

Example:

Examples can include an employer paying a female employee less than her male colleague for performing the same job or the dismissal of a woman after she announces her pregnancy.

August 27, 2024

High-Level Conference & Workshop – Game Changer: Sport’s role in fighting discrimination

Equinet and UNAR – the Italian Office against Racial Discrimination will hold a High-Level Conference on sport’s role in fighting discrimination taking place in person in […]
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The Gendered Impact of AI: Mapping the Problem, Exploring Solutions

The joint meeting of the Gender Equality Working Group and the Artificial Intelligence Working Group took place on 11 April at 9:00-16:00 CET in Brussels and […]