[PIO] Cyprus Organization for Standardization: the first international standard for the promotion and implementation of gender equality and women's

Very recently, the first standard on gender equality, ISO 53800, was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO): Guidelinesforthepromotionandimplementationofgenderequalityandwomen’sempowerment.

ISO 53800 is a milestone in the field and in human history in general, because gender inequality is one of the most pressing issues facing modern societies and because it contributes to the creation of a better and fairer world. It provides guidelines for organizations to promote and implement gender equality and women's empowerment and applies to all organizations, regardless of their size, location or field of activity.

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ISO 53800 is vital in addressing systemic gender inequalities and discrimination in various sectors, including the workplace. It aims to foster a culture of gender equality for the benefit of all, contributing to sustainable, people-centred development.

What are the benefits of ISO

It promotes a full understanding and implementation of gender equality.

Supports the creation of equitable organizational cultures.

Encourages gender equality as a fundamental human rights issue.

Assists organisations in fulfilling their legal obligations regarding gender equality.

In order to disseminate the knowledge and good practices recorded in this standard, the Cyprus Standards Organisation, as the national standards body, is organising an information day for the comprehensive presentation of the provisions of the standard on Thursday, 10 October 2024 in Nicosia.[/B]

In order to disseminate the knowledge and good practices recorded in this standard, the Cyprus Standards Organisation, as the national standards body, is organising an information day for the comprehensive presentation of the provisions of the standard on Thursday, 10 October 2024 in Nicosia. More information will be published at a later stage.

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31/05/2024
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