More information
Description
Programme outcome the project contributes to: “Enhanced gender equal opportunities in the labour market.
The project will focus on reducing the gender pay gap.
The project will include, inter alia, the following main activities:
* Development of an IT platform to monitor the implementation of the public policies in the framework of the ‘Agenda for Equality in the Labour Market and in Business’, provision of access to resources/ tools for companies to promote gender equality, and development of a gender equality index for employers;
* Elaboration and dissemination of a study on the adaptation of the ‘Equal Pay Standard’ based on knowledge and experience from Iceland.
Summary of project results
This project is categorized as a Pre-Defined Project. Its primary goal was to promote gender equality and address persistent gender disparities in the labor market, particularly the gender pay gap between women and men.
The project aimed to develop tools and methodologies to monitor public policy implementation and ensure compliance with legal instruments under the Agenda for Equality in the Labor Market and Companies, while analyzing Iceland’s best practices in addressing the gender pay gap. Key outputs included a digital platform for monitoring public policies, fact sheets and leaflets with statistical insights on gender equality, and the creation of the Portuguese Standard for Equal Pay Management Systems, accompanied by a technical report, training plan, and informative videos. Activities featured workshops in Iceland, Portugal, and Norway to explore the Icelandic Equal Pay Standard and its application, training sessions on the Portuguese Standard, and dissemination events across different regions to promote awareness and adoption of the project’s findings. The initiative culminated in a final conference, highlighting its comprehensive approach to advancing gender equality in the labor market.
The project successfully engaged a total of 269 participants (209 women and 60 men) through two training sessions and six awareness-raising sessions, targeting key audiences such as senior technicians from public administration, public and local enterprise sectors, human resources professionals, and senior technicians from companies, associations, and NGOs. These activities aimed to enhance their understanding and capacity to implement gender equality measures in the labor market. Additionally, the final conference, held on November 14, 2023, in Lisbon, brought together 53 participants (42 women and 11 men) to present the project’s results and foster discussion on promoting equality between women and men in the workplace. The project’s outcomes contributed to building awareness, providing tools, and strengthening the capabilities of professionals in advancing gender equality initiatives.
Summary of bilateral results
The bilateral cooperation fostered valuable exchanges and mutual learning opportunities among Portugal, Iceland, and Norway on gender equality in the labor market. Key actions included sharing experiences and best practices across the three countries, a mutual learning session in Norway focused on monitoring the implementation of public policies for gender equality, and a workshop comparing gender equality policies in Norway, Portugal, and Iceland. Additionally, workshops in Iceland provided in-depth insights into the Icelandic Equal Pay Standard, further enhancing knowledge transfer and collaboration among the involved organizations. These activities strengthened the capacity of all parties to address gender equality challenges more effectively.