Rainbow flag raised again for the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia to reaffirm the European commitment to protect…
Turkey’s decision to withdraw from Istanbul Convention the important treaty on protecting women is “a very worrying step backwards”, a…
Millions are shocked by the decree signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for withdrawal from Istanbul Convention. It was just…
United Nations agencies called on Turkey to reconsider its withdrawal from a key regional treaty on preventing violence against women.…
As the sector enters the second year of an unprecedented crisis, the impact this has had on women in tourism…
Muslim groups criticise Switzerland for banning burqa and niqab face coverings in public spaces. Muslims say the ban will further…
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During the…
Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris addressed the European Parliament on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2021. During…
During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand joined MEPs to…
President Sassoli, New Zealand PM Ardern, US VP Harris and President von der Leyen honoured International Women’s Day and women…
Progress for women in work could be back at 2017 levels by the end of 2021 as a result of…
Women in Europe should be given “greater economic independence” through equal pay, childcare support and the sharing of domestic duties…
The recent health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted employment in the European Union and Eurostat reports 2020…
Equal Women’s Rights in the EU have come a long way, but the Covid-19 pandemic could put them at risk.…
The right to equal pay for the same work or work of equal value between female and male workers has…
European Parliament - FEMM Committee debates women’s crucial role in Recovery plans, leading the fight against the pandemic. MEPs, national…
To fight in-work poverty, MEPs want action on minimum wages and support for those most at risk including women and…
Education budgets are not adjusting proportionately to the challenges brought about by COVID-19, especially in poorer countries. Despite additional funding…
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