This report presents a summary of the presentations and discussions held at the event Equal at Home – Equal at Work. How to effectively support mothers and fathers in balancing family and work life?, organised by COFACE Families Europe on 21 May 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. COFACE advocates for inclusive, family-supportive workplace cultures built on equal opportunities, non-discrimination, and a recognition of family diversity.
Participants reflected on key European policies and legislation, including the EU Work-Life Balance Directive, the European Care Strategy, European Strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities, the EU Gender Equality Strategy, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
Among others, they following addressed topics:
- Engaging Men in Parental Equality: Breaking Down Barriers and Building Support
- Centering Families in Social Policy Amid Declining Fertility Rates
- Attracting Mothers Back to the Workforce: Policies and Perceptions that Drive Success
- Crafting Inclusive Family Campaigns: Engaging Diverse Audiences in the Workplace and Public Sphere
- Does the Partnership Family Model Support Fertility?