Gender inequality in the EU will be tackled by 21 specific activities over the next five years, which are outlined in a new gender equality roadmap published by the European Commission. Proposed Commission activities in the 'Roadmap for equality between men and women 2006-10' include helping set up a new €50 million European institute for gender equality, reviewing all existing EU gender equality law, increasing awareness of gender inequality, ensuring gender equality is considered in all policies and pressing for better statistics. The roadmap aims to, inter alia, tackle the pay gap between men and women, support better work/life balance, eliminate violence and trafficking, support gender budgeting and promote gender equality both within and outside the EU.
EU Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Commissioner, Vladimir Spidla, said with view to his visit to Turkey on 4-7th March that, while we must promote gender equality to those outside the EU, much remains to be done inside the Union. 'Women in the EU are still not getting a fair deal, particularly in the workplace. One in three of working women is confined to part time work. Gender equality isn't just a good idea - it liberates people's potential and plays a key role in making the EU more competitive. We need not only more jobs, but better jobs and to help women into them, while ensuring both women and men can balance work and private life.'
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