Skillman supports the EU policies against gender and any kind of discrimination and inequalities in the labour market

VET and educational programs in the field of advanced manufacturing developed by Skillman represent opportunities without any gender or other kind of discrimination. Women undertaking educational programs in the field of advanced manufacturing are more than welcome and supported especially in the countries where this right is not facilitated. The skillman platform wish also to highlight other related EU policies and measures which promote the equal chances and equal opportunities.

*********** Promoting equal economic independence for women and men, closing the gender pay gap, advancing gender balance in decision making, ending gender based violence and promoting gender equality beyond the EU.

EQUAL PAY

The gender pay gap situation in the EU
Causes of unequal pay between men and women
EU action against pay discrimination
Combating pay discrimination in Member States
Tools and actions for more gender equality

WHO WE WORK WITH ON GENDER EQUALITY

National gender equality bodies
High-level group on gender mainstreaming and Advisory committee on equal opportunities for women and men
European Institute for Gender Equality
Network of legal experts in gender equality and non-discrimination
European network of experts on gender equality
Mutual Learning Programme in gender equality

GENDER BALANCE IN DECISION-MAKING POSITIONS

Initiatives for ending the EU gender gap in decision-making positions, such as politics and business.

EQUAL ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE

Targets for equality in labour market participation in the EU, childcare and tax incentives, and the European Commission's roadmap for increased participation of women in the workforce  

GENDER EQUALITY STRATEGY

Measures taken to promote the advancement of women and objectives for strategic engagement for gender equality

PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY BEYOND THE EU

EU works to promote gender equality across the world though development cooperation

GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

What is gender-based violence?
Ending gender-based violence
Eliminating female genital mutilation
EU funding to raise awareness of gender-based violence

Tackling the gender pay gap in the European Union

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GENDERBALANCE.EU

 
genderbalance.eu is a platform presenting three flagship gender-equality initiatives coordinated by the Skillman Secretariat: TWOST (Training Without Stereotypes), SWOST (Sport Without Stereotypes) and FREASCO (Free from Sexism and Sexual Harassment at School). The site serves as a rich resource hub for individuals, educational institutions, vocational training providers, organisations, and other stakeholders seeking to deepen their understanding of gender equality and actively contribute to its advancement.

  • TWOST (Training Without Stereotypes) – designed to empower youth organisations across Europe by addressing and dismantling gender stereotyping. Through a self-assessment tool, organisations can evaluate their gender equality performance and obtain a quality label denoting their gender-friendly status.

  • SWOST (Sport Without Stereotypes) – this initiative encourages sports organisations to confront and overcome gender bias. Participants can engage with a self-assessment tool to challenge their existing practices, aiming to achieve a Quality Label that recognises their commitment to gender equality.  

  • FREASCO (Free from Sexism and Sexual Harassment at School) – dedicated to fostering safe and respectful learning environments, addresses the pervasive issues of sexism and sexual harassment in schools. It provides practical strategies and tools for educators and institutions to prevent and tackle such behaviours. 

Through genderbalance.eu, the Skillman Secretariat invites users to join a cross-sectoral European network committed to promoting dignity, biodiversity-neutral environments and combating gender-based violence. The platform is not only informative but also participatory—encouraging users to become active agents in the gender equality movement.

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