Gender mainstreaming
Action undertaken by the Council of Europe
Principles underlying the action
The Council of Europe has a crucial role to play in promoting gender equality in its member states, for example by defining common principles and standards to promote the full participation of women and men in society.
Even if women have obtained de jure equal rights and equal status with men in the majority of European countries, they are still discriminated against in many areas. Legislation to combat discrimination and promote equal treatment has been adopted and equality mechanisms to monitor implementation have been set up.