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M. Syregela: Equal pay, equal treatment and equal opportunities for women

“Equality is one of the fundamental values ​​of our country and is a foundation for the independence and freedom of the people. Women and men deserve equal pay, equal treatment and equal opportunities. With our actions we aim at the immediate elimination of the wage gap “.

This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, in charge of Demographic Policy and the Family, Maria Syregela, in a written statement, on the occasion of November 10, which is this year the European Day of Equal Remuneration.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, equality is a fundamental value for the European Union. According to the European Statistical Authority, women in the European Union are still paid an average of 14.1% less than men.

“At the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, we implement policies aimed at empowering women in all areas of their activity:

– The transposition of the EP Directive into a balance between work and personal / family life is a major step towards reducing the gender pay gap, as access to parental leave and flexible working is now improved, while at the same time, the participation of men in family responsibilities is strengthened.

With the “SHARE” Equality Mark, companies and employers demonstrate in practice their commitment to a market of equal opportunities and equal pay regardless of gender, which respects and promotes the balance between professional and personal / family life.

– The Innovation Center for Women aims to bridge the gender gender gap and strengthen the position of women in research and innovation, which will lead to a reduction in the wage gap.

“The new National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2021-2025 particularly favors the strengthening of women’s work, with specific goals for reducing the gender pay and pension gap”, the announcement points out.

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Source From: Capital

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