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Will abolishing the second house in the Irish Parliament increase or decrease womens voices in Irish politics?

National Women’s Council of Ireland host debate

Posted on 25 September 2013 |

(Dublin, 25 September) More spaces for women’s voices or a chance to abolish an inequality right now? At today’s debate, “Keep or Abolish the Seanad – What impact on Women?” organised by National Women’s Council of Ireland, key speakers proposed arguments for and against the abolition of the Seanad from a women’s perspective.
Regina Doherty, TD, said, “As a female TD I wanted to be a representative of my people. The Seanad does not offer this platform. It does not have any real impact on people’s (...) Read more
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EWL President on TV5 Monde - Bar de l’Europe

Posted on 24 September 2013 |

(Brussels 23 September) Our President, Vivianne Teitelbaum took part in this weekend’s Bar de l’Europe on TV5. If you’d like to check it out, please click on this link. Read more
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EWL Members Ruhama Supports Northern Ireland’s Bill on Trafficking and Exploitation

Posted on 23 September 2013 |

(Dublin 23 September) Ruhama Supports Northern Ireland’s Bill on Trafficking and Exploitation
Ruhama strongly welcomes the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Further Provisions and Support for Victims) Bill which goes to second hearing at the Northern Ireland Assembly today.
The Bill, which was introduced by Lord Maurice Morrow, sets out a range of robust measures to strengthen existing legislation and improve Northern Ireland’s efforts in combating human trafficking. In particular, Ruhama (...) Read more
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EWL awarded European Citizens Prize

Posted on 20 September 2013 |

(Brussels 19 September) The Belgian European Parliament Liaison office was the venue for the awarding of the European Citizens Prize to the European Women’s Lobby for our work in promoting a gender equal Europe.
Launched by the Parliament in 2008 to recognise exceptional achievements by Europeans, this year the EWL is one of year 43 organisations selected for the prize in honour of their good work contributing to and promoting better mutual understanding and closer integration between (...) Read more
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EWL interviewed by Belgian TV - the case of pimp Dodo La Saumure

Posted on 20 September 2013 |

(Brussels 20 September 2013) The case of the pimp called ’Dodo la Saumure’ has gripped Belgium, with the man at the centre of the case somewhat curiously requesting that his human rights be respected. He was convicted of aggravated pimping five years ago, and the verdit for the appeal was delivered today. On Thursday 19 September, he was interviewed by the Belgian national broadcaster and continued to defend his case, providing the pretext that the absence of strong Belgian policy against (...) Read more
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Stopping prostitution and trafficking: An event at the Permanent Representation of Sweden, with the EWL, 30 September 2013

Posted on 20 September 2013 |

(Brussels, 19 September 2013) The Permanent Representation of Sweden will host an event on Monday 30 September 2013 on ’Stopping prostitution and trafficking’. Hosted by Permanent Representative Dag Hartelius, the event will be opened by Ms Ulrika Stuart Hamilton, State Secretary for Gender Equality of the Swedish Government, who will present experiences of the Swedish legislation that criminalizes the buyer of sexual services.
Among the speakers we will have presentations from Mr Mikael (...) Read more
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Join the Brussels’ Day of Action “Together for a Europe free from prostitution” – 1 October 2013

Posted on 20 September 2013 |

(Brussels, 13 September 2013) The European Women’s Lobby is organising a Brussels’ Day of Action in the framework of its campaign “Together for a Europe free from prostitution”, thanks to the support of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Ms Mary Honeyball, Ms Nicole Kiil-Nielsen, Ms Emer Costello and Mr Mikael Gustafsson. Join us on Tuesday 1st October:
From 9h to 12h: Working seminar on the reality of prostitution, European Parliament, ASP 1G2
The aim of the working seminar is to (...) Read more
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La Coordination francaise pour le LEF - Un geste de solidarité avec Amira

Posted on 20 September 2013 |

(Paris 19 septembre) Un geste de solidarité avec Amira le jour de l’ouverture de son procès.
A l’initiative de la Ligue du Droit International des femmes, une délégation d’associations s’est rendue le 19 septembre à 11h à l’ambassade du Soudan à Paris et a remis un bouquet de fleurs et une lettre à l’intention de Ambassadeur Une démarche semblable a eu lieu à Bruxelles.
Les associations ont ainsi tenu à témoigner de leur émotion et de leur solidarité avec la jeune Soudanaise qui risque la flagellation (...) Read more
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Mirror, Mirror on the wall . . . . what’s your priority for us all?

Posted on 20 September 2013 |

(Brussels, 19 September, 2013) The European Women’s Lobby, European Disability Forum, European Network against Racism, ILGA Europe and AGE Platform Europe call on the Council, European Parliament and the European Commission to increase the budget to 530 million euros for the Equality, Rights and Citizenship Programme 2014-2020
In a joint letter from the European Women’s Lobby, the European Disability Forum, the European Network against Racism, ILGA Europe and AGE Platform Europe, deploring (...) Read more
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Some questions for Mr. José Manuel Barroso from the EWL

Posted on 20 September 2013 |

(Brussels, 19 September, 2013) The EWL submitted some questions to be asked following the State of the Union Address by President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso. He delivered the fourth "State of the Union Address" on Wednesday, 11 September 2013 at the European Parliament. The speech was followed by a debate in plenary with the leaders of the political groups and other members of the European Parliament and questions could be submitted through social media.
Though there (...) Read more