Meeting: Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality, Brussels

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The committee of Women's Rights and Gender Equality is responsible for:

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  The definition, promotion and protection of women's rights in the Union and related Community measures;
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  The promotion of women's rights in third countries;
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  Equal opportunities policy, including equality between men and women with regard to labour market opportunities and treatment at work;
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  The removal of all forms of discrimination based on sex;
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  The implementation and further development of gender mainstreaming in all policy sectors;
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  The follow-up and implementation of international agreements and conventions involving the rights of women;
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  Information policy on women.

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  The committee of Women's Rights and Gender Equality is responsible for: