Gender, Age and Care duties Agnes Uhereczky, Director COFACE how to make care duties compatible with work for all.

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Gender, Age and Care duties Agnes Uhereczky, Director COFACE how to make care duties compatible with work for all

COFACE Founded in organisations in 24 countries 100 million citizens Work-life balance, vulnerable families, disability, care, gender equality, housing, health issues, consumption, safer internet…

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2014 Campaign

Common principles and values: Gender Equality Non Discrimination Intergenerational solidarity Social Inclusion Reconciliation for all Men’s involvement Life-course perspective Children’s well-being European Reconciliation Package

Key Policy points & Examples Recognition of carers and care work. Flexible working arrangement and carers’ leave. Ageing and gender dimension of care. Accessible, affordable and quality care services.

What We Call For EU level: EC Recommendation on the status of Family and Informal carers National and local level: National Law recognising family carers Support and adequate service provision

Key Policy points & Examples Employment rate of women in the EU 62,5% compared to 74,2% of men. Part-time and flexible work arrangements. Leave provisions. Tapping into the potential of older women.

Maternity Leave in the EU

What We Call For EU: - coherent legislative package on leaves, including maternity, paternity, parental and carers’ leaves, - promote a more equal share of care responsibilities between women and men. EU and Member States: - support the negotiations of flexible working arrangements, - local or company-based “reconciliation plans”

Key Policy points & Examples Available, accessible and quality care services and pre-school education. Skills for childcare professionals. Coordination of education systems for easier mobility within the EU labour market.