Gender

Highlights - Backlash in Women’s Rights in the EU - Vote - 27.11.2018 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Monday, November 26, 2018

Recently the world has witnessed a trend pointing to a growing backlash against women's rights and gender equality.

Key Points: 
  • Recently the world has witnessed a trend pointing to a growing backlash against women's rights and gender equality.
  • The rapporteur would like to put forward several questions to the Commission about its strategy of dealing with the rising backlash against women's rights and gender equality in the EU.
  • Specifically, the Members are interested to know whether the Commission is working to identify the main causes of the backlash at EU level.
  • They also want to know if the Commission is envisaging to develop a strategy to counter the backlash and strengthen the promotion of gender equality.

Highlights - Gender mainstreaming in the European Parliament - Vote - 27.11.2018 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Monday, November 26, 2018

Gender mainstreaming is used as one of the means to advance gender equality in the Parliament.

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  • Gender mainstreaming is used as one of the means to advance gender equality in the Parliament.
  • The rapporteur assesses progress made over the last two years (since the previous report on gender mainstreaming was adopted), welcomes all the achievements and underlines the shortcomings.
  • The draft report gives concrete recommendations on how to further improve the situation, including some recommendations for the 2019-2024 parliamentary term.
  • The FEMM Committee held exchange of views on the draft report on 10 October.

Highlights - Backlash in Women’s Rights in the EU - Hearing - 27.11.2018 - Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

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Monday, November 26, 2018

While the progress of women's rights and the achievement of gender equality are fundamental values of the EU, we are currently witnessing a number of backlashes in these areas.

Key Points: 
  • While the progress of women's rights and the achievement of gender equality are fundamental values of the EU, we are currently witnessing a number of backlashes in these areas.
  • Gender equality policies, sexual education and women's reproductive rights are questioned.
  • We can see general tendencies, but in some Member States the situation seems to be particularly worrying.
  • In recent years, anti-abortion campaigns, smear campaigns against women's rights organisations or de-funding of feminist organisations have been seen.

2018 International Conference on Gender Equality and Corporate Social Responsibility Held in Chengdu

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Monday, November 26, 2018

CHENGDU, China, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2018 International Conference on Gender Equality and Corporate Social Responsibility New Economy, New Opportunities"washeld from November 22-23 in Chengdu.

Key Points: 
  • CHENGDU, China, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2018 International Conference on Gender Equality and Corporate Social Responsibility New Economy, New Opportunities"washeld from November 22-23 in Chengdu.
  • Topics discussed included: "Gender Equality in UN Sustainable Development Goals", "Gender Equality Powering New Economy", and "Eliminating Gender Digital Divide".
  • WEPs consists of seven principles, which guide enterprises in advancing gender equality from internal and external corporate social responsibility.
  • This Conference will facilitate the combination of gender equality and the formulation of economic policies, and make gender equality part of corporate social responsibility.

Destination BC's Maya Lange Named Canada's Marketer of the Year

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Monday, November 26, 2018

TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2018 /CNW/ -Maya Lange, vice-president, global marketing, Destination BC, was named Canada's 2018 Marketer of the Year by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) at the CMA Awards Gala on November 23.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2018 /CNW/ -Maya Lange, vice-president, global marketing, Destination BC, was named Canada's 2018 Marketer of the Year by the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) at the CMA Awards Gala on November 23.
  • "We are delighted to recognize Maya as the 2018 Marketer of the Year," said John Wiltshire, the CMA's president and CEO.
  • It truly belongs to my colleagues at Destination BC; our provincial Tourism Minister, Lisa Beare; and our regional, community and sector partners," said Lange.
  • The CMA Marketer of the Year Award is presented annually to the Canadian individual who has continually displayed outstanding marketing acumen and leadership.

The Sunhak Peace Prize for 2019 Awarded to Waris Dirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina

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Monday, November 26, 2018

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee announced Laureates for the Sunhak Peace Prize for 2019 - WarisDirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina.

Key Points: 
  • CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee announced Laureates for the Sunhak Peace Prize for 2019 - WarisDirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina.
  • Waris Dirie, a human rights activist and super-model,is widely acclaimed for raising worldwide awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
  • The Sunhak Peace Prize honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the peace and the welfare of the future generations.
  • The Sunhak Peace Prize includes a cash prize totaling one million US dollars and the Award Ceremony will take place in February, 2019 in Seoul, Korea.

2018 International Conference on Gender Equality and Corporate Social Responsibility Held in Chengdu

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Monday, November 26, 2018

CHENGDU, China, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2018 International Conference on Gender Equality and Corporate Social Responsibility New Economy, New Opportunities"washeld from November 22-23 in Chengdu.

Key Points: 
  • CHENGDU, China, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2018 International Conference on Gender Equality and Corporate Social Responsibility New Economy, New Opportunities"washeld from November 22-23 in Chengdu.
  • Topics discussed included: "Gender Equality in UN Sustainable Development Goals", "Gender Equality Powering New Economy", and "Eliminating Gender Digital Divide".
  • WEPs consists of seven principles, which guide enterprises in advancing gender equality from internal and external corporate social responsibility.
  • This Conference will facilitate the combination of gender equality and the formulation of economic policies, and make gender equality part of corporate social responsibility.

The Working Group on Gender Equity in Sport Recommends Ways to Increase the Number of Women in Leadership Positions

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Friday, November 23, 2018

Although this was the last official meeting of the working group, Canadians are invited to share their feedback about gender equity in sport through the online form .

Key Points: 
  • Although this was the last official meeting of the working group, Canadians are invited to share their feedback about gender equity in sport through the online form .
  • Carolyn Trono, Director of Long-Term Athlete Development, Sport for Life Society, and member of the Working Group on Gender Equity in Sport
    "Increasing the representation of women in sport leadership is critical for achieving equity for women and girls in sport.
  • In April, Minister Duncan convened a Working Group on Gender Equity in Sport to gather the experiences, perspectives and insights of 12 champions for gender equity in sport.
  • In June, the working group recommended strategies to increase participation and retention of women and girls in all areas of sport.

Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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Friday, November 23, 2018

Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Brussels, 23 November 2018 Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to ending violence against women and girls.

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Stop violence against women: Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

  • Brussels, 23 November 2018 Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we reaffirm our commitment to ending violence against women and girls.
  • Violence against women is a grave violation of human rights and yet it is still widespread across the world.
  • The European Commission is finalising a regional campaign to counter and prevent violence against women and girls in North of Africa and the Middle East.

The Sunhak Peace Prize for 2019 Awarded to Waris Dirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina

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Thursday, November 22, 2018

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee announced Laureates for the Sunhak Peace Prize for 2019 - WarisDirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina.

Key Points: 
  • CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Nov. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunhak Peace Prize Committee announced Laureates for the Sunhak Peace Prize for 2019 - WarisDirie and Dr. Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina.
  • Waris Dirie, a human rights activist and super-model,is widely acclaimed for raising worldwide awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
  • The Sunhak Peace Prize honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the peace and the welfare of the future generations.
  • The Sunhak Peace Prize includes a cash prize totaling one million US dollars and the Award Ceremony will take place on February 11, 2019 in Seoul, Korea.