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Roadmap for equality between women and men
The Roadmap for Equality between women and men for the period 2006-2010 was adopted by the European Commission on 1 March 2006. It represents the Commission's commitment to driving the gender equality agenda forward as well as reinforcing partnership with Member States, and other actors.The Roadmap is built on the experience of the Framework Strategy for equality between women and men for the period 2001-2005. The Roadmap combines the launch of new actions and the reinforcement of successful existing activities. It reaffirms the dual approach of gender equality based on gender mainstreaming (the promotion of gender equality in all policy areas and activities) and specific measures.
The Roadmap for Equality between women and men outlines six priority areas for EU action on gender equality:
- Equal economic independence for women and men;
- Reconciliation of private and professional life;
- Equal representation in decision-making;
- Eradication of all forms of gender-based violence;
- Elimination of gender stereotypes;
- Promotion of gender equality in external and development policies.
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