Implementation of gender equality programme (2001-2005)

The European Parliament adopted the own-initiative report drafted by Ilda FIGUEIREDO (EUL/NGL, Portugal) on the implementation of the gender equality programme (2001-2005.) (Please refer to the summary dated 21/05/02.) The Commission was asked to submit an evaluation report assessing compliance by the Member States with the legislative provisions already adopted, particularly Council Recommendation 31 March 1992 on child care and the Council Resolution of 29 June 2000 on the balanced participation of women and men in family and working life. This report will enable urgent measures to be properly targeted. The Commission was also asked for an analysis of the state of implementation by Member States of the existing directives on equal treatment of men and women and to make known its plans to improve implementation. This includes the use of procedures for violation of the treaties, as well as possible adaption of the treaties themselves.�