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Last week, The Portuguese Platform for Women's Rights (PpDM) convened in Brussels through their Women in Power project, bringing women’s rights activists closer to the EU institutions to amplify advocacy efforts for women’s rights. The European Network of Migrant Women participated in a workshop with representatives from NGOs working directly with women victims of violence and migrant women in Portugal. The discussions highlighted recent EU legislative developments, including: 🟣 Initiatives against Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and human trafficking 🟣 The EU’s accession to the Istanbul Convention and its implications for member states 🟣 Key CJEU rulings impacting asylum-seeking women across the EU 🟣 Policies on pornography, child sexual abuse material, and the pending CJEU decision on age control in the directive recast Thank you to all who contributed to these crucial conversations, strengthening our collective mission to protect and advance women's rights across Europe. 💪 #WomensRights #EU #MigrantWomen

On today's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women my whole team sends the message: #endviolenceagainstwomen!

The fundamentals✨

Anti-abortion campaigners are now targeting Ethiopia, a progressive outlier in a region full of restrictions. What does this mean for women's rights in Ethiopia? Find out via this interactive feature by Bethany Rielly, Maxine Betteridge-Moes, and Maya Misikir for the New Internationalist Read in full 👇 https://lnkd.in/dGc-i5X5

Comparto el artículo "From the private to the public: Continuum of sexual–racial violence against migrant women" que hemos escrito con Valeria Stuardo https://lnkd.in/dt9UP_33

For over 20 years, GAATW has examined and documented the obstacles faced by migrant and trafficked women who are seeking justice, especially within the judicial systems that discriminate against them. Our latest report highlights the continuing stereotypes and prejudices that undermine migrant women's rights. Drawing insights from consultations with women migrant workers from across Asia, Africa and Latin America, the report shows that stereotypes among decision makers about migrant women's backgrounds and work and/or life choices that prevent them from demanding justice. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gWb8XQqQ

𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗗 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥 Listen to Jackie Jones, former president of the European Women Lawyers Association - EWLA ❓ Forced labour remains a persistent and egregious violation of human rights, disproportionately affecting migrant women in the EU. Migrant women often migrate seeking better economic opportunities or fleeing conflict or persecution. However, upon arrival, they are often coerced or deceived into exploitative working conditions, facing threats, abuse, and withheld wages. The fact that they are isolated from their support networks, including family and friends, increases their dependence on employers or traffickers, making it harder for them to seek help or escape exploitative situations. Addressing forced labour among migrant women requires robust legal frameworks, effective enforcement mechanisms, and enhanced cooperation between governments, businesses, and civil society. It is crucial to provide migrant women with access to information, support services, and pathways to seek justice and redress. ⚖ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻: 💡 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 1 - 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮: "Human dignity is inviolable. It must be respected and protected." - European Charter of Fundamental Rights 💡 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 31 - 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠: "Every worker has the right to working conditions which respect his or her health, safety and dignity." - European Charter of Fundamental Rights _________________________________ Let's FULFIL HER RIGHTS by eradicating forced labour among migrant women, ensuring their protection, dignity, and access to justice in the EU. 💪 The FULFIL initiative strives to empower legal practitioners by equipping them with the tools to effectively use the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights to protect the rights of migrant women.    In partnership with European Network of Migrant Women (ENOMW), European Women Lawyers Association - EWLA , the Portuguese Association against Femicide, Olympe Association, Studio Avvocata Chiara Parolin, Associazione IROKO, and Violaine De Filippis-abate #FULFILHERRIGHTS #EndExploitation #MigrantWomen #GenderEquality #EUCharter

UNFPA joined forces with the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina to advocate for #GenderResponsive family policies! 💪 As part of the global #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence, we highlighted how challenging harmful gender norms can unlock women's economic potential. 👩💼 Our model of gender-responsive workplace policies aims to: -Break down barriers that limit women to caregiving roles. -Promote shared responsibilities and equal partnerships. -Drive economic growth by unleashing the full potential of women. -Equip countries to navigate evolving demographics. #Expandingchoices #gendertransformative #familyfriendlypolicies

In my VIDEO intervention, available in the link below, in Romanian, I am pointing out that gender balance is not about organising a merit contest between men and women. It is, simply put, about the adequate, proportional representation of a majority of society - women. It is not about merit, it is about democracy! That does not mean that we should not aim to recruit the best of male and female candidates. However, before that, we must offer the context of a just, proportional representation of both men and women. That equals quotas imposed by law to political parties. I wish that more women, that all Romanian women, if possible, would understand and support quotas. A tool that is, temporarily, the only solution to boost the number of Romanian women mayors, MPs, local and county councillors, etc. We need women solidarity for quotas to ever stand a chance to become norm. #EgalitateDeGen #FemeiInPolitica #GenderBalance #PSD #AlegeriEuroparlamentare #EUElections #UseYourvote #WeAreHalf CMF 41240002

The recent increase of femicide cases in Kenya raises a lot of questions. More importantly, are we upholding our international commitments to protecting women's rights? Click on the link below to read more https://lnkd.in/df_g6g3s #EndFemicide #femicideawareness #StopFeminicides