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Turkey: No joy this March 8 because of increased violence against women, say EWL members

Posted on 17 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 17 March 2011] In the aftermath of International Women’s Day, the EWL’s Turkish members speak out in the national media about the prevalence of violence against women in their society, and ’sustainable inequality’. Read the interview with Çi?dem Ayd?n in Today’s Zaman, published on 13 March.
[Today’s Zaman, Istanbul, 13 March 2011 - YONCA POYRAZ DO?AN] Considering that violence against women has reached alarming levels, it is meaningless to celebrate March 8 this year, a women’s (...) Read more
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Join the European Network of Migrant Women, EWL Associate Member, on facebook!

Posted on 16 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 17 March 2011] The European Network of Migrant Women, EWL Associate Member, is now on Facebook, join them to learn the latest news about migrant women’s rights in Europe!
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EWL welcomes new EU Gender Pact but regrets lack of binding concrete measures

Posted on 16 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 16 March 2011] The EWL has issued a Statement in the aftermath of the Council of the EU’s adoption last week of a new Pact for Gender Equality 2011-2020. While welcoming the renewed commitment of the Member States to the fulfilment of the EU Treaty ambitions in relation to equality between women and men, the EWL regrets that no binding concrete measures, including targets, are foreseen in the Pact, except the renewed commitment to the Barcelona childcare objectives.
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European Parliament passes Resolution on ‘Reducing health inequalities in the EU’

Posted on 10 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 10 March 2011] The European Parliament (EP) on 8 March adopted a Resolution on ‘Reducing health inequalities in the EU’ that includes many recommendations advanced and supported by the EWL in relation to women’s health. The Resolution was adopted by 379 votes in favour, 228 against and 49 abstentions.
The Resolution is a significant step forward in ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all women, with no discrimination linked to administrative status or financial resources. (...) Read more
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Women’s full participation in all areas of peace and security essential for confict prevention and sustainable peace, say EWL and partners

Posted on 9 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 08 March 2011] On the ocasion of the 100th International Women’s Day, the EWL has joined a wide range of international partner organisations in issuing a Statement calling for progress on the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on women, peace and security. Read the full Joint Statement below.
The Need for Women’s Full Participation in All Areas of Peace and Security to Enhance Conflict Prevention and Ensure Sustainable Peace
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EWL members stand in solidarity with women organising, mobilizing and acting for peace and freedom around the world

Posted on 9 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 09 March 2011] EWL member organisation, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), on 8 March 2011 issued a Statement of solidarity with women’s associations world-wide working to promote peace and freedom. Read the full Statement below.
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), on the occasion of the 100th International Women’s Day, stands in solidarity with women organizing, mobilizing and acting for peace and freedom around the world. We (...) Read more
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Malta - EWL members point out gender equality gaps in Malta

Posted on 8 March 2011 |

[B’Kara, 8 March 2011] This year, the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) is celebrating the first hundred years since the first time women raised their collective voice to demand the right to vote and safe conditions of work in the first wave of feminism. Over the years women continued to demand an end to discrimination and implementation of equality between women and men in all societies.
While today is a day of celebration, there is still a lot that needs doing. MCWO has (...) Read more
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Governments Eliminating Violence: Time to Stand Up Not Stand By, say EWL members

Posted on 8 March 2011 |

[8 March 2011] The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Soroptimist International and World YWCA, representing the voices of girls, young women and women from all corners of the globe, call upon governments and the international community to recognize that the full extent of the commitments in CEDAW, the Beijing Platform for Action, and the agreed conclusions from the 51st session of CSW have not been realised. We call upon governments to increase political will and investment (...) Read more
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EWL publishes new facts & figures thematic resource

Posted on 3 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 03 March 2011] In the lead up to International Women’s Day 2011, the EWL has for the second year running prepared a thematic briefing on gender equality in Europe today. For each theme, you will find key facts and figures, as well as quotes from the EWL ready to use. With full references included, this is a valuable resource to keep on hand for the coming year. Contents: Women in Decision-Making Women’s Economic Independance Violence against Women Education and Training of Women (...) Read more
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Economic policy governance without a women’s rights’ perspective undermines the inclusive objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy, says EWL

Posted on 3 March 2011 |

[Brussels, 04 March 2011] The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) contributes to the first full-scale national level implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy and to the first European Semester of economic policy coordination by highlighting the implications that gender-blind policy guidance have for European women who already bear the brunt of the effects of the crisis and austerity measures. The EWL makes three recommendations for the integration of a women’s rights and gender equality (...) Read more