The European Gender Summit is held under the auspices of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and is supported by the European Commission through the Science and Society Programme (FP7). The event is supported by a range of high-level partners and patrons from different sectors and backgrounds (see our list of Patrons and Partners). The European Gender Summit is organised jointly by genSET - gender in science, the European Science Foundation and the European Cooperation in Science and Technology.

Conference proceedings in five languages (English, Greek, Spanish ...)

Denise Kingsmill was appointed in April 2001 by the UK Cabinet Office to examine and report on possible non-legislative and cost-effective proposals to deliver im-provments in women's employment prospects and participation in the labour market so that: effective use is made of the skills and experience of both men and women to their benefit and to the benefit of businesses and the economy in terms of productivity and competitiveness;

    The European Project on Equal Pay offers support and tools to organisations wishing to work towards equal pay. The project will on the 29th of November spread facts in Denmark during a conference held in Copenhagen: Equal Pay is value adding The achievement of equal pay between women and men for equal work and work of equal value is crucial to creativ

    Dr. Christine BergmannFederal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth   Berlin, 17-19th of June 2002 Women in the European Union still earn less than their male colleagues, although the principle of equal pay for equal work has long been anchored in law.