Gender Equality in the ESF 2007 | 2013 Principle of Gender Equality in the new ESF programmes Report of the ad hoc working group Austria, Belgium (FR), Belgium (NL), Estonia, Finland and Spain 25.02.2019

Gender Equality in the ESF 2007 | 2013 The actual situation on the labour market (employment gender gap, gender pay gap) requires action – ESF can serve as catalyst In the Lisbon strategy gender equality is an important goal for making progress towards achieving full employment Specific measures for women and Gender Mainstreaming – a dual approach is required Gender Equality is therefore a key principle underpinning the new Regulations (General - Art. 14 and ESF - Articles 6 and 10) 25.02.2019

Consistent follow up at project level Support structures Gender Equality in the ESF 2007 | 2013 Implementation aspects to be addressed Dual approach Identify gender specific problems related to each priority during preparation of programmes Consistent follow up at project level Support structures Training of project promoters Engagement of leading figures Development of indicators Monitoring and evaluation Sufficient technical assistance Reports on national and EU level 25.02.2019

Gender Equality in the ESF 2007 | 2013 in Austria Cross cutting principle Dual approach: * Positiv actions in all priorities * Gender Mainstreaming (50/50) and Gender Budgeting (input site and effects) 25.02.2019