In addition to the foundational Grundgesetz, the principle of gender equality is enshrined in other laws, with several federal laws concerning aspects of gender equality across economic sectors having …

Following a 2007 evaluation of gender mainstreaming, the Netherlands changed its approach to gender mainstreaming and adopted a ‘system responsibility’ approach.

Gender equality legislation was introduced in the 1970s after Ireland became a member of the European Economic Community.

In Lithuania, the general principle of equal opportunity and treatment is enshrined in Article 29 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania. The adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform …

Sweden’s national gender equality strategy guides gender equality and mainstreaming efforts. The overall objective is to ensure that women and men have the same power to shape the country and …

During the process of accession to the EU, and particularly in the pre-accession years, the pace of implementation of gender mainstreaming was intensified and received special attention from the …

Gender issues began to receive attention in Estonia from the late 1990s, following the ratification of international conventions and during the preparatory phase for accession to the European Union.

In 1998, an amendment to this article provided the constitutional basis for the implementation of gender mainstreaming by introducing the responsibility for authorities at all levels (federal, state and …

The general principle of equality between women and men has been enshrined in Article 3 of the Italian Constitution: ‘All citizens have equal social dignity and are equal before the law, without distinction of …

Gender mainstreaming is primarily influenced by EU directives and international conventions for the promotion of gender equality, such as the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms …