“More Women in the Workforce – Making Sense for Business and the Economy"

"Women's Economic Engagement and the Europe 2020 Agenda"

Tackling gender gaps: an economic imperative

Daniela Bankier, Head of Gender Equality, DG Justice

29 April 2013, Dublin

 

Equality between men and women is a fundamental right…

…and an economic necessity.

Progress has been made, but gender gaps remain.

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Investing in gender equality contributes to…

Meet the headline target in

employment

Counterbalance the effects of a shrinking working-age population

Matching people’s skills and job opportunities

Prevent poverty and social exclusion

Recover from the crisis and boost

growth

Europe is catching up

Since mid-1990s female employment rates have been rising

• Employment rate of men and women (20-64 years old) since 1997

The Gender Pay Gap remains high (16,2% across the EU), widens with age…

… and translates in an even wider Gender Pension Gap (39% across Europe) and high risk of poverty among elderly women

Gender equality in the EU: a long-lasting engagement

Thank you for your attention!

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