Description
The project reacts to the long-term underrepresentation of women at all levels of decision making and an inadequate enforcement of gender mainstreaming in decision making of local governments. The connection between these two problems will be mapped and explored in detail as a part of the project. All activities are related to a system change in the form of an establishment of positive measures and the enforcement of gender mainstreaming, especially at the level of towns and villages. The project will contribute towards this change via analyses of the present state, raising public (both specialist and wide) awareness of the topic through conferences, information materials etc., transfer of know-how and experience from Scandinavia, gaining new supporters - especially men (Coalition for an equal representation of women and men, list of ambassadors), working with key participants (especially political parties and local governments). These efforts will then be strengthened by a direct support from women, who are active in public life, by means of meetings, discussions, creation of an expert database, medialization and other activities.
Summary of project results
This project responded primarily to the disadvantage of women in access to decision-making. Our goal was to achieve greater representation of women in politics and greater respect for their needs in towns and villages on the basis of research, education, and work with key stakeholders. Using mentoring, networking meetings, seminars, and conferences, we supported capacities of publicly active women and politicians. In addition to new local contacts, they have received valuable information and experience from the Nordic countries, where they had the opportunity to perceive issues of equality from a completely different and very practical point of view. To raise awareness on gender equality, we have mapped the position of women in the Czech Republic and Nordic countries and the outputs in the form of analyses, publications, educational materials, databases, interviews, and articles that we have advertised in the media, on websites and social networks. We have also worked with key stakeholders: men and women politicians, political parties, and men and women experts in the field. We have offered them statistics, research, experience, contacts, and information including those from Norway. Thus, we managed to encourage cooperation and gain more supporters of gender equality.
Summary of bilateral results