Gender equality means an equal visibility, empowerment and
participation of both sexes in all spheres of public and private life.
It requires the acceptance and appreciation of the complementarity of
women and men and their diverse roles in society.
This is the basis upon which the Council of Europe seeks to
make gender equality a reality. The organisation aims to combat any
interference with women’s liberty and dignity, eliminate discrimination
based on sex, promote a balanced participation of women and men in
political and public life and encourage the integration of a gender
perspective into all programmes and policies.
(source: Concil of Europe)
Date: May 24 through May 25, 2010
Place: Bakou, Azerbaîdjan
