The new Strategy, adopted on 7 March 2018, builds upon the vast legal and policy acquis of the Council of Europe as regards gender equality, as well as the achievements of the first Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2014-2017. It links them to both the current economic context and the political leverage within the Council of Europe, including the overarching priorities of the Organisation. The new Strategy outlines the goals and priorities of the Council of Europe on gender equality for the years 2018-2023, identifying working methods and main partners, as well as the measures required to increase the visibility of results.
INTRODUCTION: THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE AND GENDER EQUALITY
Council of Europe Legal Instruments
The Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2014-2017
The new Council of Europe Gender Equality Strategy 2018-2023
Council of Europe in the global context:
UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
GOAL AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Strategic objective 1: Prevent and combat gender stereotypes and sexism
Strategic objective 2: Prevent and combat violence against women and domestic violence
Strategic objective 3: Ensure the equal access of women to justice
Strategic objective 4: Achieve balanced participation of women and men in political and public decision-making
Strategic objective 5: Protect the rights of migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking women and girls
Strategic objective 6: Achieve gender mainstreaming in all policies and measures
INSTITUTIONAL SETTING, RESOURCES AND WORKING METHODS
PARTNERSHIPS
COMMUNICATION
APPENDIX I – RISK MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION
APPENDIX II - LIST OF ACRONYMS
