Report on equality between women and men - 2009

Through a brief text on equality, and graphs and figures on issues such as pay gaps, sex distribution of high-level jobs, and share of domestic work, this 2009 report outlines the state of play in the European Union's member states and in the European Union as a whole.
At the request of the European Council, the European Commission reports each year on progress towards gender equality and presents challenges and priorities for the future. This publication gives an overview of recent developments as regards the situation of women and men in the EU with relevant data and policy presentations. It is targeted at a wide range of stakeholders, including Member States, NGOs, and social partners.