World Forum for Democarcy | Improving women’s representation and maximising their potential, a path through gender equality
Bella Tskhelishvili is presenting CEMR European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local life at the Council of Europe World Forum for Democarcy Lab 7 » Improving women’s representation and maximising their potential, a path through gender equality».
The European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life, launched in 2006 with the support of the European Commission, has been updated in 2022 by CEMR and its member associations to ensure its usefulness and relevance for Europe’s towns and regions. By signing the Charter, local and regional players make a firm commitment to the principle of equality and diversity and are encouraged to implement concrete policies and actions addressing the themes mentioned in the Charter. The aim is to build the capacity of local authorities and their associations, provide additional support, disseminate local initiatives, and strengthen commitment to the principle of equality and diversity at local and regional level.
Disseminating the Charter throughout Europe and beyond is crucial. With the Euro-Mediterranean Charter for Equality and the Local Authorities Charter for Gender Equality in Africa, CEMR demonstrates that this mission extends globally.