News & press releases
PES women calls for action against violence
The Party of European Socialists has today united women and men across Europe on the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. With a shocking seven women a day still dying from male domestic violence, there is much still to be done to address this grave problem. Women and men from member parties, activists and members from across Europe have formed shapes of white ribbons – the international symbol of the day.
After Paris, PES Women calls all democrats to defend european values
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PES Women strongly condemn the horrific attacks on innocent civilians on the night of the 13th of November in Paris – an attack on freedom. The horror has shocked us all enormously. We express our sincere solidarity and condolences to the victims and their loved ones. We, as PES Women, stand with you.
PES Women President Zita Gurmai addresses YES Summer Camp in Santa Cruz, Portugal
The Young European Socialists (YES) invited Zita Gurmai to their summer camp where she provided a comprehensive political overview of this “very trying” year, while outlining PES Women priorities for the next five years.
In her speech the politician expressed her gratitude towards the young and energetic YES team, whose job is quintessential in building a progressive future full of optimism, openness, and equality.
PES Women President Zita Gurmai reflects on current state of Women’s issues in Korcula School
PES Women President, Zita Gurmai addressed the Korcula School 2015 in an introductory statement on August 29th. In her speech, Ms Gurmai highlighted the importance of continued emancipation and genuine efforts in order to empower women and achieve greater gender equality.
Korcula School
CEE Network for Gender Equality is organizing its fourth Korčula School for Gender Equality, 29-30 August 2015 in Korčula, Croatia. This year’s topic of the School is “Transformative Politics – Women in Politics” focusing on the role of women and women’s forums in political parties on the center left.
Zita Gurmai, PES Women President, and Marije Laffeber, PES Deputy Secretary General, will participate in the debates.
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