Sentences with phrase «increasing gender equality»

What defines a gift book for a guy can be an elusive proposition in this age of increasing gender equality.

The trend is directly tied to increasing gender equality, as women gain greater access to resources and opportunities in business, politics and education.

McDormand used her Best Actress acceptance speech, one of the best moments of the 90th annual Academy Awards, as a chance to advocate for increased gender equality in Hollywood.

When asked what it will take to increase gender equality in the legal profession, Pennycook said: «More women directly involved in law firm management; increased flexibility in how individual lawyers contribute to the firm's practice; commitment to women staying connected while on maternity leave; and facilitating reintegration upon return.»

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The increasing availability of education, coupled with shifting roles in the home for women, is not only changing women's lives but also reworking attitudes toward gender differences and equality.

Whether it's leading a national conversation about gun control or fighting for girls» education and gender equality around the world, an increasing number of young women are stepping forward as change agents.

By allowing women around the world access to family planning tools, Gates says communities would see increased health, economic development and gender equality.

«The benefits of gender equality are multiple, including increased labor supply; higher incomes, productivity gains, and corporate bottom lines; and reduced poverty in developing countries,» says Carmen Nuzzo, senior economist for SRI research.

It stands to reason: More gender equality, particularly in corporate settings, likely corresponds with increased productivity; greater innovation; higher employee retention and better risk management — all critical factors for improving a tech company's odds of staying competitive.

World Population Day is observed mainly to address 5 major issues: increase the acceptance level of family planning, ensure gender equality, reduce poverty, ensure maternal health and establish human rights.

«Over the past 25 years the number of women in full - time employment has increased by more than a third and there have been many steps towards gender equality in the workplace, with flexible working and the Equal Pay Act, however, there is still a long way to go.

The first is that greater gender equality means that women drinkers have increased the number of consumers.

The Fawcett Society, which campaigns for gender equality, welcomed the increase in women's representation.

And while the representation of women in the professoriate increased at all levels between 2002 and 2010,» [t] his positive progress is nevertheless slow and should not mask the fact that, in the absence of proactive policies, it will take decades to close the gender gap and bring about a higher degree of gender equality.»

It's been well over half a century since women's liberation first fought to increase equality between the genders.

Vincent hopes that the numbers of women behind the lens will improve as there is increased media attention on gender equality and diversity.

The festival aims to increase tolerance and gender equality by showing some of the many diverse stories about, and by, Arab women — stories which are often entirely excluded from Western media's war - focused Middle Eastern coverage.

One contemporary analysis links the increase in gender equality in a society with increased sexual empowerment of women and less sexual coercion.

The process of transforming gender relations in a society moving to peace increased opportunities for representation of women and it will try to apply the principles of gender equality and to increase the skills and capacities of women

Racist and gender - based bullying is on the increase in Scotland's schools, according an inquiry by the Scottish Parliament's Equalities and Human Rights Committee.

In a House of Lords debate, Liberal Democrat Baroness Parminter said: «Increasing awareness of the outstanding challenges facing gender equality requires young people to be familiar with political thinkers and the movements which have generated progress to date.

The second cycle of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) has recorded an increase in student support of gender equality and equal opportunities for all ethnic and racial groups.

The second cycle of the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study has recorded an increase in student support of gender equality and equal opportunities for all ethnic and racial groups.

In Argentina the gender equality practice increased 28 per cent (2015).»

At Doha this year, suggestions have been made for the enhancement of gender equality to increase women's participation in both representation in bodies and the UNFCCC negotiations.

The purpose of the Act is to promote gender equality and equal compensation between men and women through increased transparency around compensation.

Norway's decision to pay its female footballers the same as male footballers and Iceland's commitment to eradicating its gender pay gap altogether by 2022 will contribute to an increased focus on the achievement of gender pay equality in the UK.

«Gender transition and identity are important workplace equality topics, and we are delighted to implement guidelines that will increase awareness and support inclusion at our firm.»

There are now NGO partners from more than 40 countries participating in the campaign, all motivated by a belief that fathers» increased involvement in care work can and should be promoted in a framework of gender equality, children's rights, with full acknowledgement of and support for the diversity of families, caregivers, and children.