Find out how the EU and the European Parliament fight to protect women’s rights and to improve gender equality at work, in politics and other areas. What does the EU do to tackle gender inequalities? From the beginning the European Union has promoted gender equality and a more social Europe The EU has adopted legislation, recommendations, exchanges and […]
Read MoreRoma: what discrimination do they face and what does EU do?
Six million Roma live in the EU. Find out what discrimination they face and how Parliament proposes to boost their social inclusion. What discrimination do Roma people face? Romani people are one of Europe’s largest ethnic minorities with some six million living in the EU. They face difficulties such as limited access to quality education […]
Read MoreSpotlight initiative provides data on violence against young people in Honduras
The Spotlight Initiative, a global partnership between the European Union and the United Nations System, in coordination with the Action Aid Foundation, presented studies on violence experienced by girls, women and young women in their homes and environments. Tegucigalpa, 28 September 2022- These studies were carried out in the framework of the project “Strengthening capacities […]
Read MoreHow Spain and the EU can take steps forward for gender equality
We need to move forward faster Progressive new policies are helping improve gender equality for the people of Spain. But the country’s leading voice on women’s rights admits, “we need to move forward faster.” Now we all share concerns over economic hardships leading to increased risks of poverty and job insecurity. Still, today in Spain […]
Read MoreEU and South Africa hold 7th Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights
The 7th EU-South Africa Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights took place on 6 September 2022 in Brussels. The Dialogue provided an opportunity for a dynamic exchange of views on bilateral and multilateral issues related to the promotion and protection of human rights, which are core values of the EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership. The EU and South […]
Read More10th EU-India Human Rights Dialogue
The 10th EU-India Human Rights Dialogue was held on 15th July 2022 in New Delhi. India and the EU reiterated their commitment to protecting and promoting all human rights. In this context, as open and democratic societies, they emphasised the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights. The Dialogue allowed for discussions on a wide range […]
Read MoreAlmost 1 in 2 women in the EU have experienced psychological violence
EIGE’s latest report on coercive control and psychological violence across the EU Member States proves high prevalence. However, increased criminalisation measures are starting to be put in place. More needs to be done. What is coercive control and psychological violence? The following explanations characterise the nature of both forms of abuse. Coercive control is defined as “a […]
Read MoreSecond Annual Conference on the Global State of Human Rights -15 and 16 July
On 15 and 16 July, Parliament will co-host the second Global State of Human Rights Conference, with a particular focus on children’s rights all over the world. The two-day high-level event will take place at the Monastery of San Nicolò in Venice-Lido (Italy) and gather, among several participants, key MEPs and European Commissioner, Nobel Peace […]
Read MoreInclude the right to abortion in EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, demand MEPs
MEPs strongly condemn once more the backsliding in women’s rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights in the US and in some EU member states. The right to abortion should be included in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, MEPs urge in a resolution on the US Supreme Court decision to overturn abortion rights in […]
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