Make education safe for all
An estimated 246 million girls and boys are harassed and abused in and around school every year. The Global Working Group for SRGBV is working to end gender based violence. Read their report here.
Trends in Female Employment
Statistics and research results show that over the past decade, despite the economic and financial downturn, the EU’s labour market has witnessed an increase in women’s employment rates. Women’s employment seems to be more resilient to the economic crisis then men’s. This is partly due to long-term developments and institutional framework changes, as well as to women’s tendency to work in particular sectors and accept flexible working arrangements (e.g. part-time work, teleworking). Despite the general upward trend, however, women’s employment rates vary by Member State, age, social group, and educational level. Read the EU briefing in full here....
1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence
One in three women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence — mostly by an intimate partner. Whether at home, on the streets or during war, violence against women is a global pandemic that takes place in public and private spaces. Together we can and must end this pandemic. Read more on our advocacy efforts to promote safe access to education for girls and women to the highest levels...
End Violence Against Women and Girls
November 25 is the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. Join us in marking this day to call for an end to all forms of gender-based violence- rape, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, domestic violence.
CEDAW 62nd Session
The 62nd session of the Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) takes place in Geneva from 26 October – 20 November. Side events include “Connecting CEDAW and the Women, Peace and Security Agenda”. To find out more on CEDAW and how GWI engages with the Convention, read...
