120416 9991 Progress in gender equality leads to economic growth Progress in gender equality leads to economic growth

Brussels, 16 April 2012 – Improving equality between women and men is essential to the EU's response to the current economic crisis, according to the European Commission's latest annual report on gender equality. The report looks at progress over the past year in tackling the remaining gaps between women and men in employment, the economy and society in general. While some progress has been made in increasing the number of women in top jobs in business and in narrowing the gender pay gap, major challenges remain.

 Gender equality News 16-04-2012 More 120309 Europe this week 9 March 2012 27 Europe this week 9 March 2012

09 March 2012 Europe this week Women in Decision-Making Persistent lack of women on company boards – EU action needed to break the glass ceiling A European Commission report shows that the number of women in company boards remains at low levels....

Gender equality News 09-03-2012 49405 More 120307 9992 Equal Pay events taking place across the EU Equal Pay events taking place across the EU

The second European Equal Pay Day (EEPD) took place on 2 March 2012. This EU-wide day aims to raise awareness of the pay gap that exists between women and men in the different EU Member States and encourage action to close it.

 Gender equality News 07-03-2012 More 120305 9993 Commission weighs options to break the ‛glass ceiling’ for women boards Commission weighs options to break the glass ceiling for women boards

Brussels, 5 March 2012 – A European Commission report published today shows that limited progress towards increasing the number of women on company boards has been achieved one year after EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding called for credible self-regulatory measures. Just one in seven board members at Europe's top firms is a woman (13.7%). This is a slight improvement from 11.8% in 2010. However, it would still take more than 40 years to reach a significant gender balance (at least 40% of both sexes) at this rate.

 Gender equality News 05-03-2012 More 120302 9994 New materials on the gender pay gap now available New materials on the gender pay gap now available

A new web clip that highlights the absurdity of pay inequalities between women and men is among the new materials now available on this website. We invite you to forward it to your contacts to help ensure it reaches a large audience.

 Gender equality News 02-03-2012 More 120217 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Increasing gender balance on company boards: Good for businesses and the economy Press conference after t... 25 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Increasing gender balance on company boards: Good for businesses and the economy Press conference after t...

SPEECH/12/110 Today was the first time that ministers debated at EU level how to improve the participation of women on company boards. Everyone agreed that there is a problem with women’s participation at the top level of companies....

Gender equality News 17-02-2012 49405 More 111222 9995 European Commission gives guidance to Europe's insurance industry to ensure non-discrimination between women and men in insurance premiums European Commission gives guidance to Europe's insurance industry to ensure non-discrimination between women and men in insurance premiums

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 22 December 2011 – The European Commission has today adopted guidelines to help the insurance industry implement unisex pricing, after the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that different premiums ...

 Gender equality News 22-12-2011 More 111127 Learn more about gender pay gap at events across the EU 1 Learn more about gender pay gap at events across the EU

The European Gender Pay Gap (GPG) campaign is taking part in a series of national events to spread information to employers and employees on the pay inequalities that exist between women and men and why closing the gap makes sense for us all.

 Gender equality News 27-11-2011 33808 More 111116 Promoting Gender Equality. Play video 3 Promoting Gender Equality. Play video

There are 97 million working women in Europe, but they earn around 17% less than men and make up only 12% of company boards. The EU is working for a level playing field, pushing to close the gender pay gap and give equal access to decision making.

 Gender equality News 16-11-2011 33808 More 110926 Gender Balance: Business schools are crucial to getting more women into top jobs 23 Gender Balance: Business schools are crucial to getting more women into top jobs

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 26 September 2011 - EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding today met with leaders of Europe's business schools to discuss how to improve the gender balance in company boardrooms by encouraging more young women ...

Gender equality News 26-09-2011 49405 More 110919 Conference "Equality between women and men" 22 Conference "Equality between women and men"

The Directorate-General Justice of the European Commission organised the conference "Equality between Women and Men" in Brussels on 19 and 20 September 2011.

 Gender equality News 19-09-2011 49405 More 110712 LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton commits to EU gender balance target 21 LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton commits to EU gender balance target

European Commission - Press release Brussels, 12 July 2011 - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton today signed the “ Women on the Board Pledge for Europe ”, voluntarily committing to increase women’s corporate boardroom presence to 30% by 2015 and to 40% ...

Gender equality News 12-07-2011 49405 More 110706 EU Justice Commissioner Reding welcomes the European Parliament’s strong support for more women in economic decision-making positions 20 EU Justice Commissioner Reding welcomes the European Parliament’s strong support for more women in economic decision-making positions

MEMO/11/487 Brussels, 5 July 2011 On the occasion of the European Parliament's vote on the report on women and business leadership, Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner, said: "It is good news that the European Parliament supports ...

Gender equality News 06-07-2011 49405 More 110628 9996 Prizes and equality labels to help companies close the gender pay gap Prizes and equality labels to help companies close the gender pay gap Gender equality News 28-06-2011 More 110504 "Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” signed by Guerlain and FES Consulting 1 "Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” signed by Guerlain and FES Consulting

IP/11/533 Brussels, 4 May 2011 EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding announced today the first two companies which signed up to the “Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” committing to improve the gender balance in boardrooms....

Gender equality News 04-05-2011 49405 More 110328 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner The European Commission's New Gender Equality Strategy: Towa 15 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner The European Commission's New Gender Equality Strategy: Towa

SPEECH/11/219 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner The European Commission's New Gender Equality Strategy: Towards Quotas for Women in the boardroom? European Central Bank Diversity Forum Frankfurt, 28 March ...

 Gender equality News 28-03-2011 49405 More 110314 Equality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination law 16 Equality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination law

IP/11/311 Brussels, 14 March 2011 The European Commission has closed three separate infringement procedures against Poland covering different aspects of EU equality legislation. The Commission successfully concluded the cases after Poland adopted a new ...

Gender equality News 14-03-2011 49405 More 110308 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship 100th Anniversary of Inte 3 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship 100th Anniversary of Inte

SPEECH/11/154 This is real gender equality in action: two men – the President of the European Parliament and the President of the European Commission – and two women – the Chair of the FEMJM Committee and the Vice-President of the European Commission ...

 Gender equality News 08-03-2011 49405 More 110308 Joint Statement by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-president of the European Commission Catherine Ashton 2 Joint Statement by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-president of the European Commission Catherine Ashton

MEMO/11/146 Strasbourg, 8 March 2011 "Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. For the past century, this important occasion has marked the economic, social, political and cultural achievements of women around the world....

 Gender equality News 08-03-2011 49405 More 110304 First European Equal Pay Day highlights EU earnings gap 4 First European Equal Pay Day highlights EU earnings gap

IP/11/255 Brussels, 4 March 2011 Women in the European Union earn on average 17.5% less than men during their lifetimes. This stark figure will be highlighted tomorrow during the first EU-wide Equal Pay Day....

Gender equality News 04-03-2011 49405 More 110301 EU Justice Commissioner Reding challenges business leaders to increase women’s presence on corporate boards with “Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” 6 EU Justice Commissioner Reding challenges business leaders to increase women’s presence on corporate boards with “Women on the Board Pledge for Europe”

MEMO/11/124 Brussels, 1 March 2011 Following meetings today with business leaders and social partners on women in decision-making (see IP/11/242 ), EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding challenged publicly listed companies in Europe to sign a “Women ...

Gender equality News 01-03-2011 49405 More 110301 EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding meets European business leaders to push for more women in boardrooms 5 EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding meets European business leaders to push for more women in boardrooms

IP/11/242 Brussels, 1 March 2011 Corporate Europe is still a man's world: just one in 10 board members at Europe's biggest companies are women and in 97% of cases the board is chaired by a man. Studies show that businesses with more women at the top outperform ...

Gender equality News 01-03-2011 49405 More 110301 Sex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on 17 Sex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on

MEMO/11/123 Brussels, 1 March 2011 The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its ruling in the Test-Achats case (C-236/09) concerning sex discrimination in insurance premiums. Commenting on the judgement, EU Justice Commissioner Viviane ...

 Gender equality News 01-03-2011 49405 More 110206 Joint Statement of High Representative Catherine Ashton and European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation 7 Joint Statement of High Representative Catherine Ashton and European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation

MEMO/11/73 Brussels, 6 February 2011 "6 February marks the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation. This is an opportunity to remind the world that the European Union condemns this abhorrent practice that severely violates the human rights ...

Gender equality News 06-02-2011 49405 More 110118 Prizes and equality labels to help companies close the gender pay gap 2 Prizes and equality labels to help companies close the gender pay gap

Equality labels and awards exist in some European countries that focus on several of the factors that cause the gender pay gap.

 Gender equality News 18-01-2011 33808 More 101124 Gender Equality: Commission welcomes compliance with EU sex discrimination rules in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia; closes infringement cases 18 Gender Equality: Commission welcomes compliance with EU sex discrimination rules in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia; closes infringement cases

IP/10/1554 Brussels, 24 November 2010 The European Commission has welcomed the notification by Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia of measures to implement EU rules prohibiting discrimination in employment and occupation on the grounds of sex ( Directive ...

Gender equality News 24-11-2010 49405 More 101122 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Making equality between women and 19 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Making equality between women and

SPEECH/10/674 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here with you today at the European Institute for Gender Equality. It is a great moment for me to finally be able to visit the Institute and address this conference....

 Gender equality News 22-11-2010 49405 More 101020 Paid Maternity Leave: European Commission to work on balanced compromise to advance mothers’ rights, following European Parliament vote 8 Paid Maternity Leave: European Commission to work on balanced compromise to advance mothers’ rights, following European Parliament vote

MEMO/10/509 Strasbourg, 20 October 2010 In a first reading, the European Parliament voted today on the European Commission's proposal to reform the 1992 Maternity Leave Directive ( Directive 92/85/EEC )....

Gender equality News 20-10-2010 49405 More 100325 More women in top jobs key to economic growth, says EU report 9 More women in top jobs key to economic growth, says EU report

IP/10/362 Brussels, 25 March 2010 Only one in 10 board members of Europe's biggest listed companies is a woman and all central bank governors in the EU are male. The economy would benefit by having full representation of both men and women in top positions, ...

Gender equality News 25-03-2010 49405 More 100305 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Women's Charter: our commitment to gender equality Joint press conference with VP Reding Brussels, 5 March 2010 13 José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Women's Charter: our commitment to gender equality Joint press conference with VP Reding Brussels, 5 March 2010

SPEECH/10/71 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, Last September, I announced in the European Parliament the preparation of a Women's Charter, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, and to express this Commission's commitment ...

Gender equality News 05-03-2010 49405 More 100305 European Commission aims to significantly reduce the gender pay gap 10 European Commission aims to significantly reduce the gender pay gap

IP/10/236 Brussels, 5 March 2010 The European Commission plans to use a series of measures aimed at sig nificantly reducing the pay gap between men and women over the next five years. The average gender pay gap in the EU currently stands at 18%....

Gender equality News 05-03-2010 49405 More 100305 European Commission strengthens its commitment to equality between women and men 11 European Commission strengthens its commitment to equality between women and men

IP/10/237 Brussels, 5 March 2010 Ahead of International Women's Day, the European Commission strengthened and deepened its commitment to equality between women and men with a Women's Charter. This political declaration sets out five key areas for action ...

Gender equality News 05-03-2010 49405 More 100305 Tackling the gender pay gap – Frequently Asked Questions 12 Tackling the gender pay gap – Frequently Asked Questions

MEMO/10/65 Brussels, 5 March 2010 Why do we need to tackle the gender pay gap? At 18% across Europe, the gender pay gap remains intolerably high and stubborn. Equal pay for equal work is one of the European Union’s founding principles....

Gender equality News 05-03-2010 49405 More 100305 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Women's Charter: Our Comm 14 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Women's Charter: Our Comm

SPEECH/10/72 Ladies and gentlemen, for me this is an important moment. For several reasons: first, it is the first time that I come to this press room in my new role as Vice-President of the European Commission second, I was in New York on Monday to participate ...

 Gender equality News 05-03-2010 49405 More Gender equality - News - RSS en http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/index_en.htm en_UK Progress in gender equality leads to economic growth http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/20120416_en.htm Brussels, 16 April 2012 – Improving equality between women and men is essential to the EU's response to the current economic crisis, according to the European Commission's latest annual report on gender equality. The report looks at progress over the past year in tackling the remaining gaps between women and men in employment, the economy and society in general. While some progress has been made in increasing the number of women in top jobs in business and in narrowing the gender pay gap, major challenges remain. CWCM/120416/9991 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK Europe this week 9 March 2012 http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=ETW/12/0309&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en 09 March 2012 Europe this week Women in Decision-Making Persistent lack of women on company boards – EU action needed to break the glass ceiling A European Commission report shows that the number of women in company boards remains at low levels.... CWCM/120309/27 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Equal Pay events taking place across the EU http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/120307_en.htm The second European Equal Pay Day (EEPD) took place on 2 March 2012. This EU-wide day aims to raise awareness of the pay gap that exists between women and men in the different EU Member States and encourage action to close it. CWCM/120307/9992 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Commission weighs options to break the glass ceiling for women boards http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/120305_en.htm Brussels, 5 March 2012 – A European Commission report published today shows that limited progress towards increasing the number of women on company boards has been achieved one year after EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding called for credible self-regulatory measures. Just one in seven board members at Europe's top firms is a woman (13.7%). This is a slight improvement from 11.8% in 2010. However, it would still take more than 40 years to reach a significant gender balance (at least 40% of both sexes) at this rate. CWCM/120305/9993 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK New materials on the gender pay gap now available http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/120302_en.htm A new web clip that highlights the absurdity of pay inequalities between women and men is among the new materials now available on this website. We invite you to forward it to your contacts to help ensure it reaches a large audience. CWCM/120302/9994 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner Increasing gender balance on company boards: Good for businesses and the economy Press conference after t... http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/12/110&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en SPEECH/12/110 Today was the first time that ministers debated at EU level how to improve the participation of women on company boards. Everyone agreed that there is a problem with women’s participation at the top level of companies.... CWCM/120217/25 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK European Commission gives guidance to Europe's insurance industry to ensure non-discrimination between women and men in insurance premiums http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/111222_en.htm European Commission - Press release Brussels, 22 December 2011 – The European Commission has today adopted guidelines to help the insurance industry implement unisex pricing, after the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that different premiums ... CWCM/111222/9995 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Learn more about gender pay gap at events across the EU http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/events/111125_en.htm The European Gender Pay Gap (GPG) campaign is taking part in a series of national events to spread information to employers and employees on the pay inequalities that exist between women and men and why closing the gap makes sense for us all. CWCM/111127/1 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Promoting Gender Equality. Play video http://ec.europa.eu/justice/gender-equality/promo_gender_en.htm There are 97 million working women in Europe, but they earn around 17% less than men and make up only 12% of company boards. The EU is working for a level playing field, pushing to close the gender pay gap and give equal access to decision making. CWCM/111116/3 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Gender Balance: Business schools are crucial to getting more women into top jobs http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/1073&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en European Commission - Press release Brussels, 26 September 2011 - EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding today met with leaders of Europe's business schools to discuss how to improve the gender balance in company boardrooms by encouraging more young women ... CWCM/110926/23 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK Conference "Equality between women and men" http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/events/110919_en.htm The Directorate-General Justice of the European Commission organised the conference "Equality between Women and Men" in Brussels on 19 and 20 September 2011. CWCM/110919/22 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton commits to EU gender balance target http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/859&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en European Commission - Press release Brussels, 12 July 2011 - LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton today signed the “ Women on the Board Pledge for Europe ”, voluntarily committing to increase women’s corporate boardroom presence to 30% by 2015 and to 40% ... CWCM/110712/21 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK EU Justice Commissioner Reding welcomes the European Parliament’s strong support for more women in economic decision-making positions http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/11/487&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en MEMO/11/487 Brussels, 5 July 2011 On the occasion of the European Parliament's vote on the report on women and business leadership, Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU's Justice Commissioner, said: "It is good news that the European Parliament supports ... CWCM/110706/20 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK Prizes and equality labels to help companies close the gender pay gap http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/110628_en.htm CWCM/110628/9996 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK "Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” signed by Guerlain and FES Consulting http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/533&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/11/533 Brussels, 4 May 2011 EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding announced today the first two companies which signed up to the “Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” committing to improve the gender balance in boardrooms.... CWCM/110504/1 Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner The European Commission's New Gender Equality Strategy: Towa http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/11/219&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en SPEECH/11/219 Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission, EU Justice Commissioner The European Commission's New Gender Equality Strategy: Towards Quotas for Women in the boardroom? European Central Bank Diversity Forum Frankfurt, 28 March ... CWCM/110328/15 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK Equality: Commission drops three cases against Poland following new anti-discrimination law http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/311&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/11/311 Brussels, 14 March 2011 The European Commission has closed three separate infringement procedures against Poland covering different aspects of EU equality legislation. The Commission successfully concluded the cases after Poland adopted a new ... CWCM/110314/16 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship 100th Anniversary of Inte http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/11/154&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en SPEECH/11/154 This is real gender equality in action: two men – the President of the European Parliament and the President of the European Commission – and two women – the Chair of the FEMJM Committee and the Vice-President of the European Commission ... CWCM/110308/3 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Joint Statement by the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-president of the European Commission Catherine Ashton http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/11/146&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en MEMO/11/146 Strasbourg, 8 March 2011 "Today we celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. For the past century, this important occasion has marked the economic, social, political and cultural achievements of women around the world.... CWCM/110308/2 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK First European Equal Pay Day highlights EU earnings gap http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/255&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/11/255 Brussels, 4 March 2011 Women in the European Union earn on average 17.5% less than men during their lifetimes. This stark figure will be highlighted tomorrow during the first EU-wide Equal Pay Day.... CWCM/110304/4 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK EU Justice Commissioner Reding challenges business leaders to increase women’s presence on corporate boards with “Women on the Board Pledge for Europe” http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/11/124&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en MEMO/11/124 Brussels, 1 March 2011 Following meetings today with business leaders and social partners on women in decision-making (see IP/11/242 ), EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding challenged publicly listed companies in Europe to sign a “Women ... CWCM/110301/6 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK EU Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding meets European business leaders to push for more women in boardrooms http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/242&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/11/242 Brussels, 1 March 2011 Corporate Europe is still a man's world: just one in 10 board members at Europe's biggest companies are women and in 97% of cases the board is chaired by a man. Studies show that businesses with more women at the top outperform ... CWCM/110301/5 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Sex Discrimination in Insurance Contracts: Statement by European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner, on http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/11/123&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en MEMO/11/123 Brussels, 1 March 2011 The Court of Justice of the European Union today delivered its ruling in the Test-Achats case (C-236/09) concerning sex discrimination in insurance premiums. Commenting on the judgement, EU Justice Commissioner Viviane ... CWCM/110301/17 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Joint Statement of High Representative Catherine Ashton and European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/11/73&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en MEMO/11/73 Brussels, 6 February 2011 "6 February marks the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation. This is an opportunity to remind the world that the European Union condemns this abhorrent practice that severely violates the human rights ... CWCM/110206/7 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Prizes and equality labels to help companies close the gender pay gap http://ec.europa.eu/justice/newsroom/gender-equality/news/110628_en.htm Equality labels and awards exist in some European countries that focus on several of the factors that cause the gender pay gap. CWCM/110118/2 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Gender Equality: Commission welcomes compliance with EU sex discrimination rules in Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia; closes infringement cases http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/1554&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/10/1554 Brussels, 24 November 2010 The European Commission has welcomed the notification by Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Slovenia of measures to implement EU rules prohibiting discrimination in employment and occupation on the grounds of sex ( Directive ... CWCM/101124/18 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Viviane Reding Vice-President of the Commission, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Making equality between women and http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/10/674&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en SPEECH/10/674 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to be here with you today at the European Institute for Gender Equality. It is a great moment for me to finally be able to visit the Institute and address this conference.... CWCM/101122/19 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Paid Maternity Leave: European Commission to work on balanced compromise to advance mothers’ rights, following European Parliament vote http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/509&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en MEMO/10/509 Strasbourg, 20 October 2010 In a first reading, the European Parliament voted today on the European Commission's proposal to reform the 1992 Maternity Leave Directive ( Directive 92/85/EEC ).... CWCM/101020/8 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200 en_UK More women in top jobs key to economic growth, says EU report http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/362&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/10/362 Brussels, 25 March 2010 Only one in 10 board members of Europe's biggest listed companies is a woman and all central bank governors in the EU are male. The economy would benefit by having full representation of both men and women in top positions, ... CWCM/100325/9 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Women's Charter: our commitment to gender equality Joint press conference with VP Reding Brussels, 5 March 2010 http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/10/71&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en SPEECH/10/71 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, Last September, I announced in the European Parliament the preparation of a Women's Charter, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, and to express this Commission's commitment ... CWCM/100305/13 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK European Commission aims to significantly reduce the gender pay gap http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/236&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/10/236 Brussels, 5 March 2010 The European Commission plans to use a series of measures aimed at sig nificantly reducing the pay gap between men and women over the next five years. The average gender pay gap in the EU currently stands at 18%.... CWCM/100305/10 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK European Commission strengthens its commitment to equality between women and men http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/10/237&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en IP/10/237 Brussels, 5 March 2010 Ahead of International Women's Day, the European Commission strengthened and deepened its commitment to equality between women and men with a Women's Charter. This political declaration sets out five key areas for action ... CWCM/100305/11 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Tackling the gender pay gap – Frequently Asked Questions http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/10/65&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en MEMO/10/65 Brussels, 5 March 2010 Why do we need to tackle the gender pay gap? At 18% across Europe, the gender pay gap remains intolerably high and stubborn. Equal pay for equal work is one of the European Union’s founding principles.... CWCM/100305/12 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 en_UK Viviane Reding Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Women's Charter: Our Comm http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/10/72&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en SPEECH/10/72 Ladies and gentlemen, for me this is an important moment. For several reasons: first, it is the first time that I come to this press room in my new role as Vice-President of the European Commission second, I was in New York on Monday to participate ... CWCM/100305/14 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100