The first EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence enter into force. Violence against women and domestic violence affects an estimated one in three of the 228 million women in the EU. By criminalising certain forms of violence against women across the EU – including online – and strengthening victims’ access to […]
Read MoreInternational Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU
Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia have no place in the European Union or anywhere in the world. Ensuring that no one is left behind requires us to focus on fighting inequalities and multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. Equality, freedom and justice must apply to everyone regardless of their actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender […]
Read MoreA Spanish institution among the 2023 Champions for Gender Equality in Research and Innovation
The Commission has announced the three winners of the 2023 Gender Equality Champions Award: Universitat Rovira i Virgili from Spain, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) from France, as well as the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest from Ireland. Each winner will receive a prize of EUR 100 000. Iliana Ivanova, […]
Read MoreWhat is the relationship between gender equality and financial independence?
Social media platforms currently are witnessing a growing and concerning trend that sees traditional gender roles glorified while questioning the need for women’s financial independence. EIGE’s new report ‘Financial independence and gender equality: joining the dots on income, wealth and power’ offers a compelling perspective into why financial independence remains critical for women and men. And what we […]
Read MoreEuropean Commission publishes analysis on social convergence in Spain in the context of the European Semester
The Commission has published a detailed country analysis on employment, skills and social inclusion for Spain and six other Member States (Bulgaria, Estonia, Italy, Lithuania, Hungary and Romania), detailing the results of the social convergence framework. This more detailed analysis is based on the findings of the Joint Employment Report 2024, which includes the first […]
Read MoreCouncil adopts first-ever EU law on violence against women
The Council has given the green light to an EU directive to combat violence against women and domestic violence. Taking decisive action against these acts of violence is essential to ensure the values and fundamental rights of equality between women and men and of non-discrimination. The law requires all EU countries to criminalise female genital […]
Read MoreEuropean Commission launches study on the visibility and promotion of cultural diversity on the Internet
With this study the European Commission puts cultural diversity in front and centre, to learn more on how people discover cultural content online and about the impact of algorithmic recommendations and of other technologies on exposure to cultural and linguistic richness. The study aims to understand the availability and accessibility of cultural content online […]
Read MoreThe Spanish cities of La Laguna, Casares and Miranda de Ebro, winners of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards 2024
The European Commission announced on 25 April the winners of the third edition of the European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards. The awards celebrate localities and regions across the EU that lead by example in inclusive policies. This year’s winners are cities and municipalities from Croatia, Slovenia, Spain, Italy and Sweden. They have […]
Read MoreEuropean Parliament gives final green light to European disability and parking cards
MEPs on Wednesday gave the green light to the EU Disability Card and the European Parking Card for people with disabilities. The new rules, approved by 613 votes in favour, 7 against and 11 abstentions and already agreed by Parliament and Council, create an EU-wide disability card to ensure that people with disabilities […]
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