This Wednesday the government pledged in its program to “strengthen mechanisms for monitoring pay inequality between men and women”, among other issues related to “diversity, inclusion and equality”.
In Program XXIV of the Constitutional Government, the Executive Branch states that “inclusion and the promotion of equality must be at the center of public policy” and “the fight against discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, race, religion or sexual orientation must be a priority in political action.”
“Society has not yet found the necessary answers to value and protect women who, in so many circumstances, take on additional roles in our society, combining family, professional and social responsibilities,” can be read in the document presented to the Assembly this Wednesday. Republic.
She also states that “when they take on the role of caregivers, they often face obstacles in their expectations or professional careers, devoting themselves to the education of their children, as well as, often, caring for older direct family members, such as their parents. “.
To try to achieve this goal, the executive promises to “consider the possibility of equalizing post-natal maternity leave and paternity leave”, “promote initiatives to strengthen mechanisms for monitoring wage inequality between men and women” and “review legislation” on “parity between men and women.” in the management bodies of public companies and listed companies, as well as in senior positions in government bodies.”
The Government believes that in order to promote equality between women and men at work, it is necessary to “adopt measures that actively promote the role of the father in the family, that promote flexible use of time and working conditions (revision of legislation on flexible working hours). hours, remote work and parental leave), and which promote female leadership at work and in the profession by tightening legislation on quotas in access to leadership and management positions.”
In addition, the government will assess “the current legal framework and its possible revision in response to sexual harassment, cyberstalking, cyberstalking, incitement to violence and online hatred,” expand the “National Victim Support Network” and create new support rooms in police stations to “receive cases of child abuse and victims of domestic violence.”
The government also wants to launch information campaigns to “prevent domestic violence”, “combat dating violence” and “combat all forms of discrimination against all minorities”, in particular “combat racism, xenophobia and discrimination based on sexual orientation.” “, including tackling “bullying and social exclusion of LGBT+ children and young people.”
Regarding the inclusion of people with disabilities, the government believes that “despite existing policies and legislation, large capital flows and the dynamism of the social economy sector, neither significant progress” nor “truly inclusive” progress has yet been made.
Thus, the executive branch promises to “create a national plan to support all young people with disabilities in the transition from school to the labor market, which includes their professionalization and guarantee of support for the young person and his family at this stage”, as well as how to publish “a basic law on disability and Inclusiveness, which codifies existing legislation and addresses key issues.