The National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2016–2020 aims to eliminate gender-based discrimination and promote equal opportunities for women and men across all sectors of society. It builds on previous strategies while addressing new challenges such as the economic crisis and migration flows. The plan emphasizes gender mainstreaming in public policies and legislative reforms, ensuring compliance with international frameworks like CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action, and EU directives. Its overarching goal is to foster cultural change toward equality through awareness campaigns, education, and systematic monitoring. The plan’s strategic objectives focus on empowering women and protecting their rights, particularly those belonging to vulnerable groups such as migrants, refugees, Roma, and persons with disabilities. Key priorities include preventing and combating gender-based violence, improving access to health and education, and promoting women’s participation in the labor market and decision-making structures. Measures include legal reforms, support services for victims of violence, gender-sensitive curricula, and initiatives to close pay and pension gaps. Special attention is given to intersectionality, addressing compounded inequalities linked to poverty, ethnicity, and disability. Finally, the plan seeks to enhance women’s representation and leadership in politics, business, and cultural spheres while promoting balanced participation in sports and media. It encourages entrepreneurship, particularly in the social and solidarity economy, and supports family-work balance through improved parental leave policies and campaigns for shared domestic responsibilities. Implementation relies on multi-sectoral partnerships involving government agencies, civil society, and international organizations, supported by gender-disaggregated data collection and annual progress evaluations. Through these coordinated actions, the plan aims to create an inclusive society where gender equality is a fundamental principle.
Греция · 2016-01-01