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Planning recommendations for the gender-sensitive design of public parks

Practice exchange: Gender-sensitive town planning

Planning recommendations for the gender-sensitive design of public parks Open space design may indirectly influence the behaviour of different user groups. It can extend but also restrict the action and communication opportunities of individual groups. The following recommendations are primarily geared towards the requirements of children and young people, as access to open space for exercise and play with peers promotes a healthy physical and mental development, and public parks are one of the most important recreational facilities which can be used free of charge. Reccomendations by Viennese Co-ordination Office for Planning and Construction Geared to the Requirements of Daily Life and the Specific Needs of Women and Viennese Municipal Department 42 Parks and Gardens. More information:

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The gender pay gap, origins and policy responses.

The gender pay gap, origins and policy responses.

The results of the comparative review of 30 European countries, carried out by a group of independent economic experts, highlights once again the well known and yet disturbing reality: the pay gap between women and men persists and there is little evidence of improvement

Gender pay gap: urgent progress is needed

Gender pay gap: urgent progress is needed

Last year, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has carried out the first of what will become an annual 8 March survey. Results show that women’s trade union membership is increasing, reflecting their stronger presence on the labour market, and helping to counter the drop in union membership.

Women and Men in Austria, statistical analysis on gender-specific differences

Women and Men in Austria, statistical analysis on gender-specific differences

The publication „Frauen und Männer in Österreich, Statistische Analysen zu geschlechtsspezifischen Unterschieden” was commissioned by the Austrian Federal Chancellery.

The European Charta for Equality between Women and Men in Local Life

The European Charta for Equality between Women and Men in Local Life

The Charter addresses local and regionals governments in Europe to make a public commitment to the principle of equality between women and men.

Report on Equality between Women and Men, 2007/ 2008/ 2009

Report on Equality between Women and Men, 2007/ 2008/ 2009

The reports present latest developments towards gender equality and orientations for gender mainstreaming in policy areas.

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