Gender Equality

 

Definition

Gender equality is achieved when women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society, including economic participation and decision-making, and when the different behaviours, aspirations and needs of women and men are equally valued and favoured.

 

Gender Equality Division

The Gender Equality Division has responsibility for:

  • fostering the achievement of true equality between women and men in Ireland
  • implementing specific commitments in the Programme for Government on gender equality
  • overseeing implementation of the National Women’s Strategy
  • monitoring national and international commitments on gender equality
  • reporting on gender equality issues for which other Government departments and State agencies are responsible 

     

Government Policy Overview

Government policy in this area includes:

  • the provision of a legal framework that provides for equal treatment of women and men
  • the National Women’s Strategy 2007-2016, which is the Government’s statement of priorities in relation to the advancement of women in Irish society. 
  • a programme of positive action measures, including the Equality for Women Measure 2008-2013, to enhance women’s skills and to foster their engagement in areas of Irish society and decision-making where they are under-represented.


 

Contact Details

Address: Gender Equality Division
Department of Justice and Equality
Floor 2, Bishop’s Square
Redmond’s Hill
Dublin 2
Phone
(Main reception):		 + 353 1 479-0200
Fax: + 353 1 479-0293
E-mail:  genderequality@justice.ie

 

 

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