The overall aim of this study is to identify case‑law on trafficking in human beings for the purpose of forced labour in EU Member States for the reference period 2009-2013, and to analyse Member State practices with respect to the prosecution of this crime. The case‑law analysis also...

The overall aim of this study is to identify case‑law on trafficking in human beings for the purpose of forced labour in EU Member States for the reference period 2009-2013, and to analyse Member State practices with respect to the prosecution of this crime. The case‑law analysis also...

The purpose of this report is to provide information on and present an analysis of the implementation of Parental Leave Directive 2010/18 as well as possible weaknesses and lacunae in the existing acquis. The focus of this report will be on the way the various types of family leave and other...

The goal of the Access City Award is to highlight the importance of developing and implementing policies and practices in our cities that recognise the needs of the large and growing number of people with disabilities and older people. This year's winners and the cities awarded with 'special...

This report summarises and synthesises the findings of a research project entitled 'Reconciling work, private and family life: production of statistical reports', which consisted of six related Short Statistical Reports (SSRs). The SSRs examined the topics of the Barcelona childcare targets...

The report "Study on the Role of Men in Gender Equality" is meant to provide a better knowledge of the role and positioning of men in gender equality issues. Men's practices and interests regarding gender equality vary, partly due to differences in provider roles and economic circumstances, but...

In times of economic crisis, efficient justice systems - which are the foundation of a functioning market economy - are all the more necessary. Efficient justice systems are what allow citizens and businesses to trust in the functioning of a State and its institutions. And it is this trust that...