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2.2.2. Policy framework for equality between women and men<br />

The European Commission's Roadmap for Equality between Women and Men (2006-2010)<br />

In March 2006, the European Commission adopted a "Roadmap for Equality between Women and<br />

Men" 1 covering the period 2006-2010. This Roadmap outlines six priority areas for EU action on<br />

gender equality for the period 2006-2010: equal economic independence for women and men;<br />

reconciliation of private and professional life; equal representation in decision-making; eradication<br />

of all forms of gender-based violence; elimination of gender stereotypes; and promotion of gender<br />

equality in external and development policies. For each area, it identifies priority objectives and<br />

actions. The priorities outlined in the Commission’s Roadmap are closely linked to the twelve<br />

critical areas of concern of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This Roadmap<br />

represents the Commission's commitment to driving the gender equality agenda forward, in<br />

partnership with Member States and other actors.<br />

The Roadmap builds on the experience of the Framework Strategy for equality between women and<br />

men 2 for the period 2001-2005. It reaffirms the dual approach based on gender mainstreaming (the<br />

promotion of gender equality in all policy areas and activities) and specific measures.<br />

The European Commission monitors and assesses progress on the implementation of the Roadmap<br />

through an annual work programme. The mid-term report on the implementation of the Roadmap 3<br />

showed that progress had been made, with equality objectives being included in some policies<br />

identified in the Roadmap. Nevertheless much remains to be done, in particular to implement<br />

gender mainstreaming in EC policies at all stages.<br />

1 COM(2006) 92 final<br />

2 COM(2000) 335 final, http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2000:0335:FIN:EN:PDF<br />

3 COM(2008) 760 final, http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2008:0760:FIN:EN:PDF<br />

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