By Mikael Gustafsson MEP and Boriana Jönsson (feminist NGO) In these times when political transitions and attempts to solve conflicts are in the spotlight, the role...
'Human rights are women’s rights and women’s rights are human rights.' Remember these much celebrated words? Hilary Clinton’s inspirational speech almost 20 years ago at what...
For International Women's Day, the European Commission announces the winners of the 2014 EU Prize for Women Innovators. They are Saskia Biskup (Germany, first prize), Laura...
The Commission is marking International Women's Day (8 March) with news that it has achieved its targets for female representation 11 months ahead of schedule. Vice...
Violence has touched the lives of almost half of all women in Europe. Not only does this damage people and their families, but it also has...
Violence touches the lives of many women in Europe. What more could be done to prevent it? Parliament’s Facebook fans have a chance to discuss the...
Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, will appear in front of the economic affairs committee this week, while the foreign affairs committee will debate...