E.U. Directives

Council Directive 2006/54/EC
Council Directive 2006/54/EC of 30 January 2006 on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women on matters of employment and occupation.

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Council Directive 2004/113/EC
Council Directive 2004/113/EC of 13 December 2004 implementing the principle of equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services.

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Council Directive 2000/78/EC
Council Directive 2000/78/EC of 27 November 2000 establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation ("the Framework Employment Directive").

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Parliament and Council Directive 2002/73/EC
Parliament and Council Directive 2002/73/EC of 23 September 2002 amending Council Directive 76/207/EEC on equal treatment for men and women in employment and vocational training (the "New Gender Directive").

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Council Directive 2000/43/EC
Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin ("the Race Directive").

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Council Directive 76/207/EEC
Council Directive 76/207/EEC on the implementation of the principle of equal treatment for men and women as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and working conditions ("The Equal Treatment Directive").

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Council Directive 97/80/EC
Council Directive 97/80/EC on the burden of proof in cases of discrimination based on sex ("The Burden of Proof Directive").

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Council Directive 75/117/EC
Council Directive 75/117/EC on the approximation of the laws of Member States relating to the application of the principle of equal pay for men and women ("The Equal Pay Directive").

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