Investing in care is part of a forward looking, long term sustainable development model. Anna Sofia Fernandes EWL member for Portugal has produced a paper for EWL putting care at
READ MOREIn April 2017, the European Commission launched its proposal for a Directive on family related leave covering parental leave, paternity leave, carer’s leave and the right to request flexible working
READ MOREEuropean Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) hosted the second EIGE-Civil Society annual consultation meeting in February in Vilnius. The meeting brought together representatives of the Social Platform, MenEngage Network, European
READ MOREIn October last year I attended the Annual EWL Board meeting. For me it was a time of reflection of my two years on the Board representing UKJCW. This year
READ MOREIn February I was invited to attend a London Plan Equalities consultation event at City Hall organised by just space for community organisations. During the session there were workshops
READ MOREThe Committee has continued to work closely sharing our learning and experiences through regular skype calls. Brexit has been a focal point of our discussions and we have presented our
READ MORELast September NAWO was invited to attend the University of Exeter and World Associations of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts symposium focusing on how organisations can support young women in
READ MOREThe EU Withdrawal Bill has been centre stage for a while now. There is a massive difference between the constitutional position and considerations, and the political ones. The issues around Northern
READ MOREIt was very timely in this special centenary year of women getting the vote that Fawcett launched its Discrimination Law Review Report. We are all aware that the law has
READ MOREThis Bill will give all victims the chance to be supported and helped for a year to help them get back on their feet. The 2015 Modern Slavery Act has
READ MORELast year the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) launched the Diversity Commission to support the growth of diversity in local councils. It is undertaking an assessment of the diversity
READ MOREPeople-to-people, UK-China Dialogue This was an exciting opportunity to meet women from the All-China Women’s Federation (ACFW) on an exploratory visit to the UK. The Government Equality Office (GEO) in
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