Gender Balance

 

genderbalance.eu. is a website that covers three gender equality-based projects managed by CSCS, named TWOST,SWOST, and FREASCO, and gives an opportunity for individuals, organizations, educational institutions, vet providers, etc. to increase their knowledge on gender equality, by becoming a part of the gender equality movement for fighting against gender-based violence.

Genderbalance.eu is a chance for organizations and individuals to join a cross-sectoral network that cooperates at the European level and promotes gender neutrality and dignity.

GENDERBALANCE is more than just one project

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Olympics Tokyo 2020

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