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European Women’s Lobby welcomes the second adoption of the report on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights by the EP Women’s Rights Committee

Posted on 29 November 2013 |

[Brussels, 27 November 2013] This week, the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) has adopted an amended version of the non-binding resolution on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), drawn up by Edite Estrela(S&D, PT).
This is the second time that the FEMM Committee backs up this report. In October, the report was referred back to the FEMM Committee as a result of the plenary meeting. Split and separate votes were tabled in order to (...) Read more
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European Commission delivers its plan to eliminate female genital mutilation

Posted on 29 November 2013 |

[Brussels, 25 November 2013] On the occasion of the International Day against violence against women, the European Commission has unveiled its new communication ’Towards the elimination of female genital mutilation’ (FGM). The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) welcomes such initiative, which gives visibility to FGM as a severe form of violation of women’s rights. In particular, the EWL welcomes the comprehensive appraoch adopted by the European Commission, which addresses all aspects of an integral (...) Read more
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New study estimates the economic cost of violence against women at 228 billion euros per year

MEP Antonyia Parvanova has presented the Legislative Initiative Report ’Combating Violence against women’ at FEMM Committee

Posted on 28 November 2013 |

[Brussels, 27 November 2013] This week, MEP Antonyia Parvanova (ALDE, Bulgaria) has presented the Legislative Initiative Report "Combating Violence against women" at the European parliament’s Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM). The report will be subject of amendments which will be voted at the FEMM Committee in December. Presumable, the report will be voted at the Plenary in February.
This Report was accompanied by an Assessment of the European Added Value Unite at the (...) Read more
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Third Convention European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion (EPAP): putting poverty on the European agenda

Posted on 28 November 2013 |

[Brussels, 26 November 2013] Why is poverty a national, subsidiary issue when economic governance is tackled at the EU level? This valid question raised by Sergio Aires, president of the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) opened the second day of theConvention of the European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion (EPAP). The third annual convention provides a valuable opportunity for dialogue between policy makers, key stakeholders and people who have experienced poverty.
While (...) Read more
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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights - Robust evidence needed to effectively tackle violence against women: Survey on gender-based violence against women will be launched

Posted on 27 November 2013 |

[FRA, Press Release, 25 November 2013] “Violence against women is a recurrent fundamental rights abuse that urgently needs to be addressed,” said FRA Director, Morten Kjaerum, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. “Reliable data on the extent, nature and impact of violence against women across the EU are clearly needed. The results of our forthcoming EU-wide survey should provide a solid base for appropriate solutions to effectively combat the (...) Read more
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Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women - International Day to End Violence Against Women 25 November 2013

Posted on 22 November 2013 |

[United Nations Campaign, 25 November > 10 December] Say NO – UNiTE to End Violence against Women is a social mobilization platform on ending violence against women and girls, contributing towards UN Secretary General’s system -wide campaign, UNiTE to End Violence against Women. Launched in November 2009 by UN Women, Say NO – UNiTE showcases advocacy efforts and engages people from all walks of life, online and on the ground.
One in three women and girls experience physical or sexual violence (...) Read more
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Ireland: Sex buyer laws supported by 21 local councils

Posted on 21 November 2013 |

[Statement by Immigrant Council and Men’s Development Network, Dublin, 20 November 2013] Sex buyer laws aimed at ending exploitation, abuse and human trafficking are supported by 21 Local Authorities across the country following a wave of votes during October and November, according to the Immigrant Council of Ireland and the Men’s Development Network
The Council, one of the founding members of the Turn Off the Red Light Campaign, is calling on the Government to end its 17-month review of (...) Read more
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UN CEDAW Committee adopts Landmark Document on Women and Conflict

Posted on 15 November 2013 |

[Brussels, 15 November 2013] The UN Committee of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), has taken an important step forward in their recognition of women’s reproductive rights in its new General Recommendation 30 on Women in Conflict Prevention, Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations. “This document is comprehensive. It includes recognition of women’s central role in preventing conflict and in rebuilding devastated countries,” said CEDAW Chair (...) Read more
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OECD publishes findings on Wellbeing and Gender in 2013

Posted on 15 November 2013 |

[Brussels, 14 November 2013] The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD Read more
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Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria have ratified the Istanbul Convention

Posted on 15 November 2013 |

[Brussels, 14 November 2013] Two countries have ratified the Istanbul Convention in the last 7 days: Bosnia Herzegovina (on the 07/11/2013) and Austria (on the 14/11/2013)!
Only three more ratifications are needed for the Istanbul Convention to enter into force!
The implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence, the Istanbul Convention, will make a enormous difference in the eradication of violence against (...) Read more