Poland takes over EU presidency; Greek woes continue…. Euro roundup…

Poland takes over EU presidency from BBC News | Europe | World Edition Poland assumes the six-month rotating presidency of the EU for the first time since it joined the bloc in 2004. Polish PM Donald Tusk: New EU visionary? from Nosemonkey’s EUtopia by nosemonkey European Council: ?Ambition and additional efforts? by Grahnlaw In the … Read more

A European Commission report on equality between women and men 2010

Report on equality between women and men 2010
Source: European Commission Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities

From Main Developments:
Combating persisting gender inequalities in all spheres of society is a longer-term challenge, since it entails structural and behavioural changes and a redefinition of the roles of women and men. Progress is slow, and gender gaps persist as regards employment rates, pay, working hours, positions of responsibility, share of care and household duties, and risk of poverty.

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International Women’s Day celebrated

More celebration photos here. Rights activist İlkkaracan: Turkey needs urgent initiative on gender equality by YONCA POYRAZ DOĞAN Activist and researcher Pınar İlkkaracan has said Turkey needs to work harder in order to reverse some downward trends in women’s participation in public life, and for that to happen it should start an initiative, complete with … Read more