Womenโ€™s rights and gender equality in the EU [Advocacy Lab Content]

On International Women’s Day, the European Commission released its 2024 Report on Gender Equality in the EU, offering insights into the advancements made in implementing the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025. This report looks at women’s rights and ge…

Press release – International Women’s Day: Give girls role models to overcome obstacles

In a ceremony marking International Womenโ€™s Day, Ivana Andrรฉs and Alba Redondo from the Spanish womenโ€™s national football team addressed MEPs in Strasbourg.Committee on Womenโ€™s Rights and Gender Equality Source : ยฉ European Union, 2024 – EP

Confused Irish voters reject bid to rewrite constitutionโ€™s view of women and family

Bid to dump 1930s-era language fails as public dismisses proposed amendments as too weak and open to messy court fights.

Moving from Protection to Prevention: Combating Violence Against Locally Elected Women [Promoted content]

In our pursuit of gender equality, the Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) is committed to exposing the hurdles faced by women in local and regional politics.

Macron says battle for abortion rights is not over as France updates constitution

President says France โ€˜will not rest until promise is kept throughout worldโ€™, as it becomes first to explicitly protect rightsIn an emotional ceremony marking the enshrining of the right to an abortion in the French constitution, Emmanuel Macron said t…

Promote Womenโ€™s Safety in Our Streets. Join the #SafePlace4Women campaign! [Promoted content]

On the International Women’s Day, the PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions calls upon cities and regions to adopt an ambitious plan to combat violence against women with concrete measures. Join the campaign

Be Courageous, Confident, and Curious: Insights for Women in ICT [Promoted content]

Irina Varlan (Managing Director, GIGAEurope) shares lessons learnt when entering the Brussels Bubble, offers tips for women pursuing careers in predominately male sectors, and inspires us all to challenge ourselves by stepping outside of our comfort zone.

Ireland to vote on valuing women outside โ€˜the homeโ€™

Twin referendums will modernize Ireland’s conservative Catholic constitution to remove sexist language on women as housewives, and to recognize unmarried couples as families.

Macron sees draft law to make abortion rights โ€˜irreversibleโ€™ this week

In response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US, the French president wants to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution.

Close agriculture gender gap to enhance global food security

As events take place to mark the October 15 International Day of Rural Women, the financial institutions must do more to support women farmers.