Rights of Women in European Neighbourhood, Brussels

Altiero Spinelli-gebouw (ASP) in Brussel
© Kevin Bergenhenegouwen
date June 13, 2016 16:00 - 17:30
city Brussels, Belgium
location Altiero Spinelli building (ASP) i Show location
room 5G-3
attending M.I. (Mariya) Gabriel i, (Iratxe) García Pérez i et al.
organisation Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) i

13-06-2016 - Rights of Women in European Neighbourhood

FEMM 13-06-2016 - 08:30

Poster

On 13 June 2016 from 16.00 to 17.30 the FEMM Committee will organise a hearing on the Rights of Women in the Eastern Partnership States and other Neighbouring Countries. Invited experts will evaluate the main aspects related to gender equality in the countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy and how the EU policies and financial instruments contribute to its promotion. The hearing serves as preparation for the own-initiative report prepared by Ms Mariya Gabriel (EPP, FR).

Location : Brussels

Contents

  1. Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)
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Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)

The committee of Women's Rights and Gender Equality is responsible for:

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    The definition, promotion and protection of women's rights in the Union and related Community measures;
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    The promotion of women's rights in third countries;
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    Equal opportunities policy, including equality between men and women with regard to labour market opportunities and treatment at work;
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    The removal of all forms of discrimination based on sex;
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    The implementation and further development of gender mainstreaming in all policy sectors;
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    The follow-up and implementation of international agreements and conventions involving the rights of women;
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    Information policy on women.

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