EU Gender Equality Law

Seminar for legal practitioners

Objective

The seminar will provide participants with an overview of EU gender equality legislation as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the European Union in its extensive case law on this topic. Interaction among participants will be encouraged through periods of discussion and working groups requiring their active participation.

Key topics

EU legal framework
Key concepts: direct/indirect discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment
Burden of proof
Work-life balance
Equal pay
Gender-based violence
AI and gender equality

Who should attend?

Legal practitioners (for example from public authorities, trade unions or employers’ associations, NGOs, labour inspectorates, equality bodies, etc.) from countries participating in the CERV Programme (EU Member States, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine).*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ opinion on Kosovo Declaration of Independence.

Application procedure

The number of places at the event is limited and participation is subject to a selection procedure. A response will be given to every applicant shortly after the deadline.