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EWL President visits women’s organisations in Tunisia

Posted on 20 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 20 October 2011] In order to make first contact with civil society in Tunisia, the Heinrich Böll Foundation organised a first mission in Tunisia on 01-06 October 2011. The EWL was invited to join and Brigitte Triems, President of EWL, participated in this mission.
The delegation met with civil society representatives, in particular representatives of women’s organisations, who are very active in this crucial transition period. The mission happened at an important time a few days (...) Read more
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Luxembourg - Statu quo pour les femmes lors des élections locales

Posted on 20 October 2011 |

[Bruxelles, le 20 Octobre 2011] Le Conseil National des Femmes du Luxembourg, membres du LEF, a publié un rapport expliquant les premiers résultats concernant la participation des femmes aux élections locales du 9 octobre 2011 au Grand-duché de Luxembourg.
Aux élections communales du 9 octobre 2011, 1129 sièges étaient à pourvoir dans 116 communes.
16 communes fusionneront en 6 nouvelles communes à partir de janvier 2012: Clervaux : Clervaux_Heinerscheid_Munshausen Vallée de l’Ernz : (...) Read more
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EWL welcomes strong gender perspective in common statement of EU agencies to address trafficking in human beings

Posted on 19 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 19 October 2011] To mark the 5th EU Anti-Trafficking Day on 18 October 2011, the EU Justice and Home Affairs Agencies (CEPOL, EASO, EIGE, FRONTEX, EUROJUST, EUROPOL, FRA), in cooperation with the Polish Presidency and the European Commission, organised a conference on the theme "EU Member States and Agencies jointly addressing trafficking in human beings and protecting victims" in Warsaw.
The EWL was invited to attend the conference, which aimed at exchanging views on (...) Read more
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Portugal - EWL members to host conference on trafficking and prostitution in Portugal and Europe

Posted on 13 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 13 October 2011] On 20 October, the Portuguese Platform for Women’s Rights to download it. Click here to follow the Platform’s work on prostitution on Facebook (in Portuguese), and here to read in Portuguese EWL’s press release for the launch of its campaign at European level.
Prostitution and Trafficking in Human Beings for Sexual Exploitation in Europe and Portugal
Launch of the campaign: “Together for a Europe free from Postitution” in Portugal
20 October 2011, CES – Picoas (...) Read more
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Young migrant women invisible in secondary education policy, according to international research published by EWL members in Cyprus

Posted on 13 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 13 October 2011] A new book has revealed that young migrant women are excluded from policies aimed at the integration of migrant children in schools. The book is the result of an 18-month research project entitled “Integration of Young Migrant Women in the Secondary Education: Promoting Integration and Mutual Understanding through Dialogue and Exchange”, and compiles the results of the qualitative research implemented in five European partner countries – the UK, Germany, Spain, (...) Read more
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Lithuania - EWL members march against violence

Posted on 12 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 12 October 2011] On 10 October, the Women’s issues information center (WIIC) and their members organised a march against violence against women in Vilnius’s streets (Lithuania). The successful march took place after the Conference on the new law against violence in the private space. The conference was organised by the US Embassy and the Committee of human rights in the Parliament, together with the WIIC and the Ministry of Justice. The march got the attention of media and (...) Read more
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EWL delighted at award of Nobel Peace Prize to 3 women’s rights and peace activists

Posted on 7 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 07 October 2011] The EWL is delighted at the announcement that this year’s Nobel Peace Prize will, for the first time ever, be awarded to three women for ’their non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building work’. The winners are Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee of Liberia and Tawakul Karman of Yemen.
This award is a welcome recognition of the importance of the work of women’s associations worldwide, and also a rare (...) Read more
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Upcoming EWL seminar to address "The other half of gender - Masculinities and men’s role towards equality"

Posted on 7 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 07 October 2011] Recent developments have shown that policies and work towards gender equality face new challenges related to men’s role and demands. Reflecting on men, masculinities and men’s movements is therefore of crucial need for women’s organisations. The European Women’s Lobby is delighted to organise a European debate on how to work with men and involve them in the struggle for gender equality.
The other half of gender – Masculinities and men’s role towards equality (...) Read more
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EWL prepares debate on trafficking in women and girls and screening of documentary "Not For Sale"

Posted on 6 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 06 October 2011] To celebrate the EU Anti-Trafficking Day, the EWL will on 27 October co-host with UNRIC and UN Women a presentation of the engaging documentary Not for Sale and a welcomes EU Anti-trafficking Coordinator Myria Vassiliadou to discuss trafficking in women for sexual exploitation.
This event takes place around the exhibition of the finalists of the United Nations ad competition “No to Violence Against Women”.
The film challenges the traditional views and myths on (...) Read more
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EWL joins Asylum Aid’s call for a strong gender perspective in the work of the UK Border Agency

Posted on 5 October 2011 |

[Brussels, 05 October 2011] The European Women’s Lobby has given its support to a letter addressed to the new Chief Executive of the UK Border Agency calling for implementation of commitments made in the Charter of Rights of Women Seeking Asylum. The letter, drafted by Asylum Aid, has the backing of 160 other organisations.
In the letter, Asylum Aid appeals for commitments made by Ministers and Senior Officials to be reflected in a change of culture throughout the UK Border Agency. The (...) Read more