Strategies in favour of equal educational opportunities for girls

Respondents were asked whether Governments recognized the principle of equal primary, secondary and tertiary educational opportunities in integrated settings and took measures to ensure that equal opportunity was an integral part of the educational system.

Equal opportunities

The federal, provincial and territorial governments are working together in supporting equal opportunities for Canadians with disabilities to develop skills and meet educational goals.

(d) Employment, educational and training opportunities.

(iv) Ensuring equal access to economic opportunities and equal pay and other rewards for work of equal value

Even in such environments where equal access to education is secured at all levels, this does not reflect equal opportunities in progress in career, selection of profession, equal salaries, decision making opportunities and equal economic strength.

The National Commission for Equal Opportunities did not seem to have much power, as most of the power belonged to the Ministry for Equal Opportunities.

It is essential that every child have the same educational opportunities.

The Ministry's Director General issued a circular in 2003 (9.4 4(d) 4 2003) regarding equal opportunities in the Education system for both genders, specifically targeting educational social tutorial intervention in gender issues.

Steps taken to develop a policy on equal opportunities

In general, given equal qualifications, all citizens of the Niger have equal opportunities of access to employment.

Schools have reopened across the country, providing educational opportunities for 4.3 million children.

In Sri Lanka, continuing educational opportunities were provided through the Open University system.

Recognizing that women of all ages, in particular older women, continue to suffer from discrimination and lack of opportunities, including educational opportunities,

After the adoption of the Law on Equal Opportunities, the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia will be obliged to establish a Committee for Equal Opportunities for Women and Men.

A redoubling of efforts was indicated, particularly as equality in educational opportunities was critical.

The Gender Equality Department will be transformed into an Equal Opportunities Sector.

Statistical data prove that in Aruba girls do not enjoy fewer educational opportunities than boys.

Her Government believed that the main way to alleviate poverty was to provide educational opportunities.

In accordance with the competencies defined by law, the National Ombudsman will also work on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and legal protection of equal opportunities of men and women.

The Equal Employment Plan, adopted within the framework of a tripartite national commission on equal opportunities, had also yielded positive results.

(b) All citizens have equal opportunities in the area of labour legal relations.

He has said that unemployment and a lack of educational opportunities draws youth to criminal gangs.

Women residing in the shelters have been offered income generating opportunities following educational and professional training.

The Gambia's Constitution established that women must have equal political, economic and social opportunities.

National legislation provides that primary education shall be compulsory and guarantees equal access to educational services.

Under the Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, a Sector for Equal Opportunities will be established at the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy within six months from the entry into force of this Law.

The Framework for Action also suggested as a key activity that equal access to appropriate training and educational opportunities for women be ensured and that gender and cultural sensitivity training be promoted as integral components of education and training for disaster risk reduction.

Aiming at attaining the goals of the Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, the units of local self government will establish Equal Opportunities Committees, as standing bodies, by a decision of the Local Self Government Council.

Women should enjoy equal access to economic activities, market opportunities, land tenure and natural resources.

The Law on Equal Opportunities envisages that a Committee on Equal Opportunities is established, within six months from the day of entry into force of this Law, at the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, as a standing working body.

In June 2004, Amendment no. 9 to the Equal Employment Opportunities Law, 5748 1988 ( Equal Employment Opportunities Law ) added pregnancy as one of the grounds of prohibited discrimination in the workplace, both as a job applicant and as an employee.

In the Community Initiative EQUAL, axis 4 with the general goal Equal opportunities for both women and men contributes to the promotion of Pillar 4 of the National Action Plan for Employment Reinforcing the equality of opportunities between men and women .

(4) National Council for Prevention, Rehabilitation and Equal Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (Law No. 202)

laws recognising women's equal rights and opportunities are created and, where they already exist, are enforced.

The aim of combating discrimination is to create equal opportunities and treatment for men and women.

The educational authorities have started taking positive steps to remove the obstacles that prevent equal access to education.

More educational and training opportunities were being provided to enable women to meet the demands of the knowledge based economy.

Furthermore, they will designate Equal Opportunities Coordinators in order to advance gender equality at the local level.

The acquisition or resumption of citizenship does not depend on gender women and men have equal opportunities.

Grants policy stimulates the process of change towards a society where women and men have equal opportunities.

Prior to 2003 the Ministry of Justice introduced a policy promoting equal opportunities for men and women.

Women's rights NGOs supported that view, calling for the establishment of an independent equal employment opportunities commission.

Respondents were asked what economic policies Governments have adopted to create equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.