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 ...
Tag: Women
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 ...
Turkey’s withdrawal from Istanbul Convention is an inadmissible regression
Millions are shocked by the decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for withdrawal from Istanbul Convention. It was just ...
UN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting women
United Nations agencies called on Turkey to reconsider its withdrawal from a key regional treaty on preventing violence against women. ...
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 ...
Switzerland to ban burqa and niqab for muslims in public places
Muslim groups criticise Switzerland for banning burqa and niqab face coverings in public spaces. Muslims say the ban will further ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Important social gains for women lost due to COVID-19
Progress for women in work could be back at 2017 levels by the end of 2021 as a result of ...
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 ...
Eurostat reports 2020 employment flows with empty offices
The recent health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted employment in the European Union and Eurostat reports 2020 ...
Women’s Rights in the EU. Watch the VIDEO timeline
Equal Women’s Rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk. ...
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 ...
Gender Equality: Recovery plans must support more women to top positions
European Parliament - FEMM Committee debates women’s crucial role in Recovery plans, leading the fight against the pandemic. MEPs, national ...
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 ...
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 ...
Watch State of the Union live: Ursula von der Leyen gives 2022 address #SOTEU
President Ursula von der Leyen debates priorities ahead of hard winter at the State of the European Union #SOTEU at...
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