Extending the ban on gender bias beyond the workplace

The European Commission issued a proposal in November 2003 aimed at ensuring equal treatment between men and women in the supply of goods and services i.e. outside the workplace.

• Primary Source

European Commission: Employment, Social Affaires and Inclusion http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=89&langId=en

European Commission: DG Communication: IP/03/1501, 05.11.03: Commission proposes to advance the principle of gender neutrality in the supply of goods and services http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-03-1501_en.htm?locale=en

European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/03/216, 05.11.03: Commission proposal for a Directive implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services - Frequently Asked Questions http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-03-216_en.htm?locale=en

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