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“If Member States do not propose enough female Commissioners, I will not hesitate to ask for new names” — Ursula von der Leyen

31 July 201931 July 2019 Admin BE

The European Union finally enters the 21st century as first ever woman President of the European Commission is elected. European

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After the European elections: A Europe for women?

1 June 2019 Admin BE

“The European Women’s Lobby welcomes the recent results of the European elections: we are particularly delighted about the record number

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Brussels support for NGO women’s project in India

26 May 2019 Frank Schwalba-Hoth

The “Brasserie London”, one of the bars around Place de Luxembourg, hosted an event on a project to empower women

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European Women’s Lobby at EPSCO Council in Bucharest

9 April 2019 Admin BE

[Brussels, 9 April] As the informal EPSCO Council meets in today and tomorrow in Bucharest, the European Women’s Lobby (EWL)

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Women in conflict: A discussion with the UN University

4 April 2019 Ana Londoño

Mariana Batista, intern at SB OverSeas, shares her take-aways from a recent conference hosted by the UN University where SB

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European Women’s Lobby Releases its Manifesto for a feminist Europe

3 April 2019 Admin BE

[Brussels, April 3rd 2019] “Women make up approximately 52 percent of the European population, and yet, men are still over-represented

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Brussels-born Ingrid Daubechies wins L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award

2 April 2019 Admin BE

On 14 March 2019, mathematician and physicist Ingrid Daubechies received the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Award. This exceptional scientist

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Empowering career women for the digital future: Take part

15 March 2019 Admin BE

JUMP is the leading social enterprise working with organisations and individuals to close the gap between women and men at

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Brussels Streets To Get Sex Change – You Decide

11 March 201913 March 2019 Admin BE

The City of Brussels joins the call for more ‘women in the streets’. The inhabitants of Brussels can suggest female heroes

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Women Who Inspire Conference in Brussels

8 March 20198 March 2019 Admin BE

From eco-friendly toys and virtual reality entrepreneurs to activists, seven women who inspire will be taking over the stage on