On March 6, 2020 discussion on women’s labor rights was held at the premises of “International Memorial” in Moscow, where videos produced as part of the #AllJobs4AllWomen campaign were also presented. Anti-Discrimination Centre “Memorial” also presented its review of the…
The present document covers two main issues: gender discrimination in employment and conservative gender stereotypes leading to early marriages, selective abortions and other adverse consequences.
Starting 2021, a shorter list of industries, jobs and professional positions prohibited for women will enter into force in Russia. However, diving operations, unfortunately, still feature on the list of these prohibited occupations. In November 2019, an international conference on…
Starting 2021, a shorter list of industries, jobs and professional positions prohibited for women will enter into force in Russia. However, diving operations, unfortunately, still feature on the list of these prohibited occupations. In November 2019, an international conference on…
Anti-Discrimination Centre “Memorial” provided alternative information to the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) on observance of women’s rights in Moldova. ADC “Memorial” also welcomed cancellation of the list of professions prohibited to women in…
The Christian Science Monitor: Svetlana Medvedeva spent years studying for her chosen profession, Volga River boat captain, before she hit a roadblock in the form of a law she had never heard of. Ms. Medvedeva had the necessary degree, training,…
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