EWL-Oxfam publication: Women’s poverty and social exclusion in the European Union at a time of recession – An Invisible Crisis?
March 2010 joint policy report on the impact of the recession on women.
New publication: Intergenerational Solidarity: the Way forward
On the occasion of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations 2010 (29 April), social NGOs release a joint publication and call for 2012 to become European Year of Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity.
The European Women’s Lobby speaks out in the European Year to combat poverty and social exclusion – 2010
Calls on European political leader to address the feminisation of poverty….
Alliance of NGOs to launch a campaign on intergenerational solidarity
The Alliance of NGOs warmly welcomed the importance attached by the European Union to the necessity of addressing the aspect of solidarity between generations in all spheres of life including areas as social protection systems, social inclusion, employment, health, transport, urban development, housing, education and volunteering.
EWL open letter - In light of the Spring Council held on 19 and 20 March 2009
The EWL sent an open letter to Heads of Governments calling for measures to meet women’s needs in time of crisis.
New Maternity Leave Directive: European Women’s Lobby Calls for 24 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave for All Women in the European Union
October 2008 - The EWL welcomes the new Commission’s proposal to amend the current European Directive on safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding.
Contribution from the European Women’s Lobby to the European Commission’s Communication: Reforming the Budget, Changing Europe
April 2008 - The EWL, the largest coalition of women’s non-governmental organisations in the European Union, considers this initiative to be an excellent opportunity for the EC to engage in gender mainstreaming the EU budget and to apply a gender budgeting exercise to the 2008/2009 budget and the financial perspective in 2013.
Reconciliation of work, private and family life
March 2008 - European Women’s Lobby’s contribution on measures relating to reconciliation of work, private and family life in light of the current consultation process between the Commission and the Social Partners with regards to future legislative proposals.
Contribution from the EWL to the European Commission's Consultation paper on Europe’s Social Reality
February 2008 - The EWL is closely following the developments of new trends of European societies and the configuration of new roles that are emerging for women and men. EWL has focused its work on analysing and monitoring the situation regarding women’s situation relating to different aspects.
Modernising social protection for greater social justice and economic cohesion: taking forward active inclusion of people furthest from the labour market
February 2008 - The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) welcomes the Commission’s Communication on active inclusion and considers this a positive step in ensuring that the European Social Model based on collective mechanisms of solidarity remains crucial to a changing society as mirrored in the Member States of the European Union.
Briefing for the EWL Board on Flexicurity
January 2008 - The concept of flexicurity – combining flexibility in work and security out of work – was launched in 2007 as a means of addressing the challenges of demographic change and subsequent impact on changing work patterns and business needs in a rapidly changing economic environment.
EWL lobby letter to the Employment and Social Policy Council meeting of 5-6 December 2007
December 2007 - EWL letter on flexecurity and indicators on women and poverty.
EWL is part of a Coalition for Media Freedom and Integrity
February 2007 - In an effort to participate in civil society debates concerning the media, EWL was involved in the creation of a European Coalition for Media Freedom and Integrity. The Coalition has drafted a declaration that other organisations can support.
EWL Campaign “Who Cares?” Sign up to the EWL's Care Campaign Petition
March 2007 - The Campaign focuses on the provision of affordable, accessible and high quality care services for all dependents, available to all women and men whatever their financial situation. The Campaign is accompagnied by a Petition, please sign it to support our action!
EWL letter to the European Parliament concerning the Service Directive
February 2006 - This letter highlights the position of EWL in relation to the draft Directive on Services in the Internal Market to be voted on in 1st reading by the European Parliament on 16.02.2006. The letter was sent to all members of the EP.
Response of the European Women’s Lobby to Commission’s Green Paper “Confronting demographic changes: a new solidarity between generations”
June 2005 - The European Women’s Lobby welcomes the Commission’s initiative to launch a debate on demographic changes. Our response to the Green Paper demonstrates that a gender perspective is required in order to provide an answer to current challenges.
The need to step up European level efforts in order to achieve Gender equality objectives
March 2002 - EWL contribution to the Barcelona Spring Council 14-15 March 2002 : EWL calls for stronger gender equality targets in the EU’s EU economic, social, and employment policies.
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