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International Women’s Day was a special day in Brussels plenary

EUdebates Team by EUdebates Team
09/03/2021
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President Sassoli, New Zealand PM Ardern, US VP Harris and President von der Leyen honoured International Women’s Day and women battling COVID-19. Just before the opening of the session on Monday, Parliament marked 2021 International Women’s Day. Parliament focussed on women’s empowerment and leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern, US Vice President Harris, President Sassoli and President von der Leyen celebrated International Women’s Day in Brussels.

In his opening speech, EP President David Sassoli stated: ‘‘The pandemic risks wiping out decades of achievements gained by European women’s struggle for the right to work, to share care work, for autonomy, for respect and for the right to make their own choices.’’ Regarding the gender pay gap, he added, ‘‘Women in Europe earn on average 14.1% less than men. This is not acceptable. The Commission’s proposal for binding pay transparency measures will be central to our work.’’ President Sassoli concluded by calling for all member states to ratify the Istanbul Convention. Also for the EU to make violence against women a European-wide crime.

Women in Europe earn on average 14.1% less than men

Jacinda Ardern EU debates on International Women’s Day

In a pre-recorded video message, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, stressed that COVID-19 has exacerbated structural inequalities between women and men. ‘‘Only by fully – and meaningfully – including women in leadership at all levels can we ensure that our responses to the pandemic meet the needs of everyone’’’, she said. ‘‘As we look towards the year ahead, we all know it will be tough. We, as leaders, will be tested, but we must resist the false promises in the face of those tests of protectionism and nationalism in our recovery from COVID-19. We must also do more to support women-led business to be part of the recovery, so they can more readily experience the benefits of trade.’’

Jacinda Ardern: We are all in this together!

US VP Kamala Harris speech on International Women’s Day

In her pre-recorded video message, the first female Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, focussed on the many challenges facing women during the crisis. ‘‘We must ensure women’s safety at home and in every community. We must treat them with dignity at work and put in place the structures needed so that they can both care for their families and excel in the workforce. Finally, we must give women an equal voice in decision-making, for this is essential to free and fair democracies. This not just an act of goodwill; this is a show of strength. If we build a world that works for women, our nations will all be safer, stronger and more prosperous.’’

Kamala Harris also commented on the future of EU-US relations. ‘‘President Biden and I look forward to working with members of this Parliament in fortifying the transatlantic alliance.’’ Considering the many crises the world is facing, she added: ‘‘It is essential that we work together to advance those principles that strengthen democracies: accountability and transparency, the rule of law and humans rights. Let us not overlook the opportunities right in front of us to do that.’’

Our world does not yet work for women, as it should

The celebration ended with a speech by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in the chamber. ‘‘Too many women in Europe lack the fundamental opportunity to work and earn a living. Today, the employment rate for women is 67%, while that of men is 78%. This is simply not acceptable. Last week, we set a new target for Europe: we must cut the gender employment gap by half, and by the end of this decade, 78% of all Europeans must have a job. It will not be easy but we will do everything in our power to reach this goal’’, she said. ‘‘The Commission required that all member states put women at the centre of their post-COVID-19 recovery plans. It will only be a true recovery if these plans are for all’’, she concluded.

Europe to finally become a continent of equal opportunities for men and women

All global leaders stressed the importance of being unified in the fight against COVID-19. All together in achieving gender equality as well. Women world leaders called for equal opportunities for women and stronger efforts against domestic violence.

Long live Europe, and happy Women’s Day.

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