1. GETTING ENGAGED: WOMEN IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT Poznan 17-19 May, 2007 Regional Social Welfare Resource Centre Budapest

2. SELECTED GROUP Characteristics Characteristics Statistical Data Statistical Data

3. OBSTACLES AND PROBLEMS Attitude Attitude Society- political heritage - rights vs. obligations - roles Family- political influence - roles

4. POLICY MEASURES LEGISLATION 1982, joining the CEDAW 1982, joining the CEDAW 2oo4, Act of Equal Opportunities 2oo4, Act of Equal Opportunities 2oo6, Equal Opportunities Authorities 2oo6, Equal Opportunities Authorities

5. POLICY MEASURES SUPPORT AND ALLOCATIONS Family-care grants and benefits Family allowance Family allowance Child care assistance Child care assistance - Maternity benefit - Child rearing support Maternity support Maternity support

6. POLICY MEASURES SUPPORT AND ALLOCATIONS Day care services for children Day care services for children - creche - pre-school/kindergarden - day care - summer camps Day care services for the elderly Day care services for the elderly - day care - catering

7. HOW POLICY MEASURES ARE IMPLEMENTED National level National level - Women in the Parliament Local level Local level - Women in the local government Debate Debate Critical mass Critical mass

8. AVAILABLE RESOURCES Financial resources Financial resources - European Commission calls for proposal - National calls for proposal Human resources Human resources - NGOs, non-governmental networks

9. REQUIRED RESOURCES Establishment women’s centres/women’s houses (cultural centers) Establishment women’s centres/women’s houses (cultural centers) - lobbying activities - civil initiatives - awareness raising - leisure activities

10. RESULTS Development of a working group Development of a working group - members, fields, skills Development of a promotion channel Development of a promotion channel - cooperating with the City - promoting project results - confronting EU expectations - proposing policy measures

11. MOST IMPORTANT LESSONS Gaining approval and support of politicians and decision makers Gaining approval and support of politicians and decision makers Gaining support and cooperation of the media Gaining support and cooperation of the media Gaining approval and cooperation of men Gaining approval and cooperation of men Raising awareness Raising awareness

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