Press Release: Commission outlines remaining key challenges on gender equality

Ahead of International Women's Day (8 March), on 5 March 2015 the European Commission reaffirmed its commitment to tackle gender inequalities across the EU.

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ESO: Background information: European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) http://www.europeansources.info/record/website-european-institute-for-gender-equality-eige/

ESO: Background information: The road to gender equality: achievements and challenges http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-road-to-gender-equality-achievements-and-challenges/

ESO: Background information: Press Release: Better protection for victims of violence anywhere in the EU http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-better-protection-for-victims-of-violence-anywhere-in-the-eu/

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/15/4563, 05.03.15: Questions and Answers: What is the EU doing for women's rights and gender equality? http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-4563_en.htm

Eurostat: Women earned on average 16% less than men in 2013 in the EU http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-press-releases/-/3-05032015-AP

EurActiv, 06.03.15: Part-time jobs, enabling women's 'double-shift'? http://www.euractiv.com/sections/womens-day-special/part-time-jobs-enabling-womens-double-shift-312680

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European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: Statement/15/4573, 08.03.15: Statement by First Vice-President Timmermans, High-Representative/Vice-President Mogherini and Commissioners Mimica, Avramopoulos, Thyssen, Stylianides and Jourová on the occasion of International Women's Day http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-15-4573_en.htm

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