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International Women’s Day: it is time to #MakeHerCount
March 8, 2021

International Women’s Day: it is time to #MakeHerCount

On International Women’s Day, PES Women brings together women on the coronavirus frontline and progressive leaders to call for a fair deal for women. It is time to #MakeHerCount.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES Women Gender Equality Network spotlights need for gender sensitive COVID-19 recovery and European Pillar of Social Rights
February 26, 2021

PES Women Gender Equality Network spotlights need for gender sensitive COVID-19 recovery and European Pillar of Social Rights

Gender-sensitive national recovery and resilience plans, coupled with an ambitious EU Action Plan to deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights, are needed to recover from the pandemic and to boost gender equality. That was the message of the PES Women Gender Equality Network today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES Women: 2021 must be a turning point for gender equality and women’s rights
February 5, 2021

PES Women: 2021 must be a turning point for gender equality and women’s rights

Meeting online for the first time this year, the PES Women Executive reiterated its call and commitment to place women’s rights and gender equality at the centre of European politics in 2021.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Progressive women strike back against gender-based violence
December 8, 2020

Progressive women strike back against gender-based violence

PES Women and its national member organisations are committed to fighting for a Europe where everyone, no matter their gender, can lead a life free from violence, today’s online conference reiterated.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
PES hails European Parliament resolution supporting Polish women’s rights, calls for assessment on Rule of Law
November 26, 2020

PES hails European Parliament resolution supporting Polish women’s rights, calls for assessment on Rule of Law

The Party of European Socialists hails the resolution approved with a broad majority by the European Parliament supporting Polish women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) against the attacks from state institutions, from the PiS-led government to the judiciary. The PES believes that violations of fundamental rights are a Rule of Law issue and, as such, a matter of EU competence.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity
Progressives united in drive to eradicate gender-based violence
November 21, 2020

Progressives united in drive to eradicate gender-based violence

Europe’s progressives will do whatever it takes to end gender-based violence, a joint livestream made clear today.

Gender Equality, Feminism, Diversity

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