European Women's Lobby

🎉 BREAKING NEWS 🎉 The @Europarl_EN has adopted the first-ever EU Directive to combat #VAW! Huge thanks to all women's rights orgs, frontline activists & feminist decision-makers for their relentless perseverance! Together, we've made herstory!

RT @isil_kurnaz: European Women's Lobby Board Meeting and General Assembly in Brussels. @EuropeanWomen Delighted to be part of it.

RT @hadjalahbib: A valuable implementation dialogue on the EU Medical Countermeasures Strategy with industry, civil society, healthcare professionals, patient groups, academia and other key partners. Their insights will help strengthen Europe’s preparedness for future health emergencies

The European Women’s Lobby stands in solidarity with Iranian women and girls facing gender-based repression and deadly crackdowns as protests flare again. Women remain at the heart of #WomanLifeFreedom, paying a heavy price for dignity and equality.

Make the internet a safe space! On Human Rights Day, we honour survivors & activists. Women’s rights are human rights, online & offline. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Femicide is extreme violence yet under-recognised. EU needs consistent data & legal definitions to protect women. Every life matters. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Consent is central. France now legally defines rape based on lack of consent. All EU states must follow, with training & harmonised laws. Only YES means YES. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

1 in 2 women face sexual harassment at work. Online channels make it harder to track. Strong policies, enforcement & safe reporting are essential. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

30 years after Beijing, online violence threatens women’s rights. EU laws now address digital abuse, let’s extend the promise of safety & equality online. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Doxing endangers women’s safety online. 👉 73% of women journalists have been harassed. EU-wide criminalisation, enforcement & survivor support are urgent. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Catfishing & online deception are gendered violence. Women & girls are exploited emotionally & financially. Strong mandatory response protocols are needed. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Misogynistic networks fuel online hate. 👉 80% of online hate speech targets women. EU law criminalises this abuse, but Member States must implement and enforce it. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Cyber-incitement to violence spreads hate & danger. Women deserve safety online & offline. EU law criminalises this; platforms must act swiftly to remove harmful content. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Cyber-flashing is sexual abuse. 👉 60% of young women receive unwanted explicit images. Only some EU countries criminalise it. Education, legal recognition & platform accountability are essential. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Cyberstalking silences women in public life & erodes democracy. 👉 1 in 4 victims also face physical assault. EU law criminalises it, but enforcement & training are urgent. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Deepfakes violate consent & dignity. 👉 90‑95% of online deepfakes are non-consensual, mostly depicting women. EU law recognizes this abuse, but stronger regulation & support are needed. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Revenge porn is sexual violence. 👉 1 in 10 women in the EU experience image-based abuse. Legal protections are uneven. The EU Directive harmonises definitions & supports survivors. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

The EU Directive on Combating Violence Against Women names 4 forms of online abuse as crimes: non-consensual images, cyberstalking, cyber-harassment, & cyber-incitement. Laws matter only if enforced. Member States must act. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

The Istanbul Convention sets the gold standard against VAW, but many EU states haven’t ratified it, and some withdraw. Full adoption & digital protections are vital. #16Days #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Today marks the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women & the start of #16Days. Violence against women, online & offline, must end. 👉 1 in 3 women in the EU face physical/sexual violence 👉 1 in 2 young women face online abuse #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

RT @CESIunions: What is still holding the EU back on Gender Equality?🇪🇺♀️ CESI's FEMM and SOC Expert Commissions met within the #PillAct project to discuss the latest developments and ongoing challenges in gender equality, employment, and social affairs.