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In pursuing those objectives, the Programme shall, in all its axes and actions, aim to: pay particular attention to vulnerable groups, such as young people; promote equality between women and men, including through gender mainstreaming and, where appropriate, gender budgeting; combat discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation; when defining and implementing the Union's policies and activities, promote a high-level of quality and sustainable employment, guarantee adequate and decent social protection, combat long-term unemployment and fight against poverty and social exclusion.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-01 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.