CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. GENDER MAINSTREAMING Despite the fact that EU and the national commitments on gender equality are an integral part of Serbia’s strategic and policy documents, implementation is lagging behind and the inequalities persist. The Serbian legal framework related to the prohibition of discrimination and anti- discriminatory policy is aligned with the relevant EU conventions and harmonised with the three key Directives of the European Union. When it comes to the relevant documents Serbia has adopted a Law on the Prohibition of Discrimination, the National Anti-Discrimination Strategy, Action Plan for the implementation of this strategy, supporting measures in a number of sectors of society, and the National strategy for improving gender equality 2016-2020 is presently being drafted. The Evaluation of the National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2010-2015 identified that inequalities are mostly related to participation of women in decision making processes, economic status of women, education and women’s health, forms of gender based violence and stereotypes in media, etc. Also, the evaluation reveals several challenges in effective implementation of laws and gender equality policies and measures: institutions and bodies for gender equality and the advancement of the position of women are understaffed and lack adequate human, technical and financial resources; and their visibility is insufficient and capacities in need of further strengthening to enable them to carry their functions effectively. In addition, there is a concern for the lack of systematic and continuous vertical and horizontal coordination between the national and gender equality mechanisms at provincial and local level which further prevent stronger impact of gender equality policies and measures. Consequently, the implementation of EU and national gender equality commitments in Serbia is not satisfactory; gender equality priorities and gender equality considerations are not part of funded sectorial strategies, plans and budgets, but are rather considered as a separate issue, usually as a part of the specific gender equality action plan. Finally, regular, precise and systematic monitoring of gender equality policies and measures and gender equality aspects of sector strategies, plans and budgets is not in place. The Government of Serbia established Coordination Body for Gender Equality in 2014 through a Government Decision with a mandate to coordinate Government` actions in the area of gender equal...
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. 1.Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse The department commits to: i) Include in the agenda of all staff and community meetings messages to sensitise them on the dangers of Alcohol and drugs and Substance Abuse (50%) ii) Identify and refer cases (if any) of drug, alcohol and substance abuse for counselling (50%)
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Generation • Continue to implement the Clean Energy Results Program (CERP) established in November 2011 in partnership with the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the • Continue to implement programs and activities considering EJ concerns in accordance with the Commonwealth’s EJ policies and guidelines of Executive Order 552. • Continue to participate in Monthly All States EJ Workshop Calls to learn about and share issues, concerns, best practices, and lessons learned. • Continue to use EJ webpage and the EJ Quarterly Team Meetings as a way to communicate to MassDEP staff and community members the various types of EJ programs and projects and grant opportunities in which the department is involved. • Explore opportunities to use new technology to share EJ news with the community, stakeholders and MassDEP staff. • Implement and educate staff about the Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan through training to ensure that all staff are aware of both state and federal protected groups or know the resources or points of contact within the agency. • Continue to explore EJ partnering opportunities at the regional and national level, resources permitting. • Continue to make sure that climate resiliency and mitigation strategies are incorporated equitably into MassDEP planning and implementation. • Work with EEA to enhance collaboration with applicable federal agencies where appropriate (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Health and Human Services, and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency). • Review the environmental impact of major real estate and infrastructure developments within EJ communities in the context of MEPA review by providing comments pertaining to the Department’s permits and regulations. • Continue to explore ways to promote “Healthfields” by preserving open space, protecting species habitat, and working landscapes, and providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and access at parks, beaches, and farms through collaboration with EEA and our sister agencies Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR), Department of Fish & Game (DFG), and the Division of Conservation Services (DCS). • MassDEP has expanded its interpretation and translation services to better meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s residents. MassDEP will continue to provide interpreter and ...
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. 1. Promotion of integrity/ corruption eradication There are awareness campaigns among staff members for the eradication of corruption. Furthermore, internal and external audits complement these efforts.
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. 4.1. GENDER MAINSTREAMING In the context of gender mainstreaming, the project reported the following activities: • Training on gender for Neema staff based in the 3 Regional Bureaus and at the national level (Dakar) • Development of a training guide for the management of gender-based violence • Completion of the guide to include gender in pre-service training for health providers • Orientation of tutor trainers on the gender approach as well as key points to be developed during tutor training • Start of the formative research to examine barriers and facilitators to health-promoting behaviors and obstacles related to gender norms • Inclusion of gender-based violence in the community action cycle tools
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. The Appraisal Guidelines for the endorsement of national education plans clearly state that these plans should include strategies to address HIV/AIDS, gender equality, equal access for all vulnerable groups, including children with disabilities, and other cross-cutting issues relevant to education. Environmental issues are usually covered by national sectoral strategies, and environmental impact assessments are included in the appraisal and endorsement process, where appropriate. The GPE has, since its inception, had a strong gender perspective and girls' education is a strategic priority for the Partnership. The appraisal guidelines are quite clear regarding the need for gender disaggregation of data, analysis of gender disparities and the need to address gender issues through specific initiatives and mainstreaming.
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse The department commits to • Establish Alcohol and Drug Abuse education and treatment centres in 6 county hospitals (50%) • Increase number of residents reached by counseling services from 10,000 to 12,000 (50%) Prevention of HIV Infections The department commits to create awareness to its staff on prevention of HIV infections by installing condom dispensers the 10 county departments and 6 sub county offices Environmental Sustainability The department commits plant 10 trees in each of the 10 county hospitals Disability Mainstreaming The department commits to establish an inventory of all staff living with disability. (50%) Ensure the 10 county hospital outpatient blocks have ease of access (ramp) for PLWD (50%)
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. Does not apply in the sense that the project in itself belongs to Cross-cutting AA. – Information on publications: • Poster presentations: – 17th Group Exhibit Hydrogen + Fuel Cells at HANNOVER MESSE (2011) • Oral presentations: – Fourth European Fuel Cell Technology and Applications, Xxxxx Xxxxxx Conference (Italy, Dec 2011) – World Hydrogen Energy Conference (Toronto, June 2012) – Workshop at EUSEW – Let Hydrogen move you! (Brussels, June 2012) HyPROFESSIONALS project
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. CPGCBL and the Contractor have and will continue to implement specific measures to prevent COVID-19 infections, including rigorously conducting PCR testing, constructing lodging facilities on the Project site to minimize relevant people’s travel into and out of the site, and performing health checks at site entrances.
CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES. The Project is expected to contribute to climate change mitigation (adaptation) measures by rehabilitating and improving wastewater treatment plant at rainfall which will mitigate the deterioration of the public health environment during heavy rains and floods anticipated as a result of climate changes.
