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Eons ago, Zeus fell in love with a Phoenician princess. To win her over, he turned himself into a bull and invited the in
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| New Publication
The European Women's Lobby has released a new report entitled "Equal Rights, Equal Voices: Migrant Women in the European Union."
Download the report as a [PDF File]
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| New Publication
The European Council has released a new publication entitled "Discrimination in the European Union 2007" (as well as a summary of the publication), with a section on gender.
Download the publication as a [PDF]
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| 50 Years of Women's Rights in the EU: How far have we come?
Conference, July 5th, European Parliament in Brussels
We will look back on what has been achieved in the field of Women's Rights by the EU in the 50 years of its existence. And we will look forward to what still needs to be done, to really achieve equal opportunities for women everywhere in Europe and in all different fields. To sign up, send an email
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| New Publication!
"Reality Check: When Women's NGO's Map Policies and Legislation on Violence Against Women in Europe," February 2007, by the European Women's Lobby
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| Gender Equality and Empowerment
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on gender equality and women empowerment in development cooperation.
Download as a [PDF File] | nocent princess for a ride on his back. "Only the Gods know where you will take me my beautiful bull," Zeus is supposed to have said. The bull then kidnapped her into the country that she is still named after today.
Already then, relying on Gods and men was not an especially wise strategy. In the 21st Century, it's about time for Europe to tame the bull and transform the animal's raw power into peaceful, cooperative and just forces by way of clever guidance.
So that the daughters of Europe are well-prepared for this task, GLOW has created a platform on the topic. The platform will offer information on the process of European integration, cover contentious questions on gender policies and keep you informed on important political changes and debates.
Below you will find a collection of important links and documents. Step by step, you will discover introductory statements and further articles to help you find your way through the complicated EU jungle of committees, negotiations, laws and debates.
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2007 - European Year of Equal Opportunities for All - towards a just society
The European Parliament and the European Council have designated 2007 as the year of equality of opportunity in Europe; not just symbolically, but with the intention of really making changes.
Find a collection of links and resources, as well as events and initiatives at [2007 Year of Equality]
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You can also find information about the conference "Nothing New in the West? How about the East?" on gender politics in the European Union. [Conference]
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