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Women are on the frontline of the COVID19 pandemic. Social Democrats call for EU action to support them!

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Women are on the frontline of the COVID19 pandemic. Social Democrats call for EU action to support them!

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The coronavirus pandemic deepens existing inequalities in our societies. It exposes an increasing number of women to gender-based violence. It is putting an additional burden on women who are disproportionally represented in professions where the risk of getting infected is high: in hospitals, shops or care homes.

The coronavirus pandemic deepens existing inequalities in our societies. It exposes an increasing number of women to gender-based violence. It is putting an additional burden on women who are disproportionally represented in professions where the risk of getting infected is high: in hospitals, shops or care homes.

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Women are doing better in European politics, but still not well enough

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Women are doing better in European politics, but still not well enough

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Ursula von der Leyen will be the first woman to chair the European Commission and will do it with the most gender-balanced college ever, but even though the participation of women in politics has improved in the EU, it is still not enough.

The new Commission president has made the fight for equality one of her main priorities. Asking member states to provide two names – female and male – for her college of Commissioners was the first step.

Ursula von der Leyen will be the first woman to chair the European Commission and will do it with the most gender-balanced college ever, but even though the participation of women in politics has improved in the EU, it is still not enough.

The new Commission president has made the fight for equality one of her main priorities. Asking member states to provide two names – female and male – for her college of Commissioners was the first step.

European Parliament Elections 2019: towards parity democracy in Europe

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September 27, 2019

European Parliament Elections 2019: towards parity democracy in Europe

This policy paper aims to reconsider the concept of parity democracy in the current context of the EU and focusing on the elections to the EP in May 2019.

This policy paper aims to reconsider the concept of parity democracy in the current context of the EU and focusing on the elections to the EP in May 2019.

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Women in the European Parliament

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Women in the European Parliament

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While the European Parliament stands for gender equality, women continue to be under-represented in politics and public life at local, national and European level, as shown by recent data.

While the European Parliament stands for gender equality, women continue to be under-represented in politics and public life at local, national and European level, as shown by recent data.

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Women gaining ground in political decision-making in the UNECE region, but gender equality still a long way off

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Women gaining ground in political decision-making in the UNECE region, but gender equality still a long way off

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Tackling inequality between women and men in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels is essential to strengthen democracy and achieve peace and sustainable development.

Back in 1995, this was identified as one of twelve critical areas of concern in the landmark Beijing Platform For Action, making a powerful call for the empowerment and autonomy of women in all spheres—social, economic and political.

Tackling inequality between women and men in the sharing of power and decision-making at all levels is essential to strengthen democracy and achieve peace and sustainable development.

Back in 1995, this was identified as one of twelve critical areas of concern in the landmark Beijing Platform For Action, making a powerful call for the empowerment and autonomy of women in all spheres—social, economic and political.

Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

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September 10, 2019

Does exposure to gender role models increase women’s political ambition? A field experiment with politicians

There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

There is a persistent gender gap in motivations to run for political office.

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Women in politics deterred by structural barriers, study finds

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Women in politics deterred by structural barriers, study finds

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Issues around sexism and work-life balance contribute to the dearth of women in politics, a new study has found.

Issues around sexism and work-life balance contribute to the dearth of women in politics, a new study has found.

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Ursula von der Leyen elected first female European commission president

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Ursula von der Leyen elected first female European commission president

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Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed as the European commission’s first female president and the first German in the job for more than 50 years.

In a secret ballot, MEPs voted narrowly to support the German defence minister as a replacement for Jean-Claude Juncker when he steps down on 31 October.

Ursula von der Leyen has been confirmed as the European commission’s first female president and the first German in the job for more than 50 years.

In a secret ballot, MEPs voted narrowly to support the German defence minister as a replacement for Jean-Claude Juncker when he steps down on 31 October.

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A web of abuse: How the far right disproportionately targets female politicians

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A web of abuse: How the far right disproportionately targets female politicians

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Abuse of female politicians is rife online - and much of it is being directed by established far-right groups and figures, a Newsnight investigation has found.

Female politicians across Europe have been targeted with threatening and misogynist content.

On both mainstream and fringe social media platforms, analysis of selected profiles found women in politics faced frequent comments targeting their gender, race and physical appearance.

Abuse of female politicians is rife online - and much of it is being directed by established far-right groups and figures, a Newsnight investigation has found.

Female politicians across Europe have been targeted with threatening and misogynist content.

On both mainstream and fringe social media platforms, analysis of selected profiles found women in politics faced frequent comments targeting their gender, race and physical appearance.