Tag: UE
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Did you know? Over half of the world’s population is under 30. Yet, the youth hold less than 3% of parliamentary seats globally. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, young people are almost entirely absent from the rooms where their futures are decided. From climate change to job insecurity, global crises hit young people hardest. Still,…
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Can we truly speak of equality when some people still hesitate to hold their partner’s hand in the street for fear of being insulted, threatened or attacked? Across Europe, important progress has been made in recent years. LGBTIQA+ people are more visible, legal protections have improved in many countries, and public support for equality has…
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A reality that is still misunderstood As of 2024, non-EU citizens make up 6.4% of the population. Out of the 449.3 million EU inhabitants in 2024, 28.9 million were non-EU citizens. The situation of refugees is still frequently misunderstood. This is why “World Refugee Day“, which takes place on 20 June, is important. As it…
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Ever heard someone tell you that you can’t work in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields just because you’re a woman? These old and outdated stereotypes are vanishing, but still – unluckily – exist in our society. Women and girls have the same potential as anyone else, but often lack equal opportunities. For the…
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International days adopted by the United Nations usually mark important milestones made in humanitarian fields, reminding us of the progress achieved so far. But when a day like the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence comes around, an important question emerges: how far are we, collectively, from fully realising the promise that such a day represents?…
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On 23 November 2021, UNESCO’s General Conference declared the 28 January the International Day of Women in Multilateralism, that is cooperation between countries to address common global challenges. The day recognises the key role women play in advancing human rights, peace and sustainability in the multilateral system. Throughout history, according to GWL Voices, an organization…
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In recent years, the Budapest Pride has become one of the main symbols of the tensions between the Hungarian government and European institutions on LGBTQIA+ rights. Following reports of intimidation, restrictions, and a lack of adequate protection during the event, the European Parliament launched a formal inquiry to assess possible violations of fundamental rights (European…
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Abortion is healthcare. Explore the journey of the “My Voice, My Choice” initiative, from its historic million-signature petition to the upcoming European Commission decision on reproductive freedom.
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When you read or hear the world “corruption”, you probably think about a TV series about the Italian mafia or a mayor in a small town that keeps getting elected every few years, but corruption is a widespread phenomenon found even in one of the world’s biggest institution: the European Union. Today, December 9th, is…
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We have grown used to terms such as greenwashing and pinkwashing, also known as rainbow-washing. The first describes the strategy of presenting environmentally destructive practices as sustainable; the second, the exploitation of feminist or LGBTQ+ causes to polish reputations without implementing real change. Both refer to a logic of image over substance, of appearance over…