Equality

Rainbow flag raised again in Brussels to promote LGBTI rights

Rainbow flag raised again for the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia to reaffirm the European commitment to protect…

4 years ago

European Pillar of Social Rights: Gothenburg, Porto and beyond

The European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) is an initiative launched by the European Commission with very ambitious aims. EU…

4 years ago

AI technologies must prevent discrimination and protect diversity

Reducing gender, social or cultural bias in AI technologies is key, said the Culture and Education Committee in a resolution.…

4 years ago

What are European Union values?

What are the six core EU values the European Union is based upon and how do they translate into our…

4 years ago

Turkey’s withdrawal from Istanbul Convention, A ‘worrying step backwards’

Turkey’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention the important treaty on protecting women is “a very worrying step backwards”, a…

4 years ago

UN Guide to Help Women in Tourism Recover from Crisis

As the sector enters the second year of an unprecedented crisis, the impact this has had on women in tourism…

4 years ago

EU fights Anti-Roma prejudice and discrimination

EU fights discrimination against Roma people and promotes their inclusion in the key areas of education, employment, health and housing.…

4 years ago

President von der Leyen EU debates on the International Women’s Day

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During the…

4 years ago

Kamala Harris: Our world does not yet work for Women as it should

Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During…

4 years ago

We are all in this together! Jacinda Ardern on International Women’s Day

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand joined MEPs to…

4 years ago

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

President Sassoli, New Zealand PM Ardern, US VP Harris and President von der Leyen honoured International Women’s Day and women…

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Women in Europe need ‘greater economic independence’ to avoid poverty

Women in Europe should be given “greater economic independence” through equal pay, childcare support and the sharing of domestic duties…

4 years ago

What is Pay Transparency and why it matters?

The right to equal pay for the same work or work of equal value between female and male workers has…

4 years ago

EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030

Despite all efforts, persons with disabilities are still at a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion than persons without…

4 years ago

MEPS plan to tackle in-work poverty in the EU

To fight in-work poverty, MEPs want action on minimum wages and support for those most at risk including women and…

4 years ago

Two-thirds of poorer countries cut education budgets due to COVID-19

Education budgets are not adjusting proportionately to the challenges brought about by COVID-19, especially in poorer countries. Despite additional funding…

4 years ago

EU-wide survey on violence, harassment, crime, safety and victims rights

More than one in four Europeans were crime victims of violence and harassment and 22 million were physically attacked in…

4 years ago

Teleworking: The risk of illegal work overtime at home

Working from home is a new reality for millions of employees across EU which is here to stay with the…

4 years ago

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