Summary
A European Parliament resolution addressing the disproportionate risk of poverty among women and calling for systemic changes in labor, education, and social policy. 10 26.05.2016
Other
woman
family
education
labour law
human rights
social policy
pension scheme
equal treatment
public administration
employment and working conditions
Key points
- Women in the EU face a significantly higher risk of poverty compared to men, particularly when living in single-parent households.
- The gender pay gap and the resulting pension gap are major drivers of female economic dependency and old-age poverty.
- There is an urgent need for high-quality, affordable childcare and elderly care to allow women to participate more fully in the labor market.
- The resolution calls for a new EU directive to combat violence against women and protect their economic independence.
Documents (PDFs)
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