Equality between men and women is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Poland. Article 33 of the Constitution reads:
- A woman and a man in the Republic of Poland shall have equal rights in family, political, social and economic life.
- A woman and a man shall have, in particular, equal rights to education, employment and promotion, to equal remuneration for work of equal value, to social security, and to hold offices, perform functions and receive public honours and decorations
In practice, the challenge for gender equality is often the combination of work and private life, in particular parenthood. Legislative changes (e.g. paternity leave) aim to encourage men to raise children, while making it easier for women to return to work after giving birth. There is also a persistent gap between the activities of men and women in some sectors, such as politics, and a de facto gender pay gap. Gender equality is monitored by the Office of the Ombudsman.
For more information on actions taken, visit the Office of the Ombudsman’s website:
https://bip.brpo.gov.pl/pl/content/udzial-kobiet-w-zyciu-politycznym-w-polsce
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