title: Regional Law No. 21 creating a regional commission for equal opportunities for men and women, 4 September 1986.
abstract: This Law creates a regional commission in Basilicata, Italy, for the realization of equal rights and equal opportunities for men and women, with the objective of removing all obstacles limiting legal, social, and economic equality.  The commission is composed of 15 members elected by the regional council after receiving suggestions from various women's organizations.  Further provisions of the Law set forth the specific duties of the council, among other things.
mesh_terms: D019049:Developed Countries; D004467:Economics; D005060:Europe; D007558:Italy; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011287:Prejudice; D012940:Social Problems; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014933:Women's Rights
keywords: Developed Countries; Economic Factors; Europe; Italy; Legislation; Mediterranean Countries; Organization And Administration; Sex Discrimination--legal aspects; Social Discrimination; Social Problems; Socioeconomic Factors; Southern Europe; Women's Status--legal aspects