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Czech society does not solve the problem of persistent inequality between women and men. One of the important causes of the problem is the attitudes of most men, who hold important decision-making positions. In a grassroots way, we will focus on a sample of men-politicians from the communal level, we will help twenty men to see the problem and reflect on their own attitudes. We will use an innovative form of discussion meetings and create our own production of documentary theater. In four municipalities, this will be reflected in concrete changes. We will use the experience in an advocacy campaign aimed at deputies and senators. We will get ten new equality ambassadors.
Unequal status of women in the Czech Republic. In an international comparison, we are around 80th place (WEF index). In the EU, we are among the worst in 6 categories (work, health, time, finance, knowledge and power) (EIGE index 2020). The low status of Czech women corresponds to the low representation in decision-making positions and public space and to the high incidence of violence against women (95% of victims of domestic violence). Causes: Overlooking and questioning the reasons for tackling the gender equality agenda. The low identification of men with an agenda.
We present a plan to make 20 men of the villages more sensitive and active, which is an example of the release of the first stone in the dam. An unjust system only works if everyone respects and maintains it. In addition, we will make specific changes in the municipalities. This in itself is a significant change with a strong inspiration potential that we will use in the advocacy campaign aimed at national policies, we will get 10 men, ambassadors, who will be equality lawyers at the highest level in the future.