Annual Colloquium on Fundamental Rights, 20-21 November 2017

Further information:

This was a forum in which political decision-makers in the European Union, representatives of civil society organisations, leading academics, businesses and trade unions, media representatives, journalists, and international organisations reflected together, from a fundamental rights perspective, on the relationship between strong fundamental rights for women, and resilient democratic societies.

The range of topics for discussion included the link between misogyny in society and the violation of the fundamental rights of women; women's economic and political empowerment and the key obstacles to gender equality; the international women's movement and the shrinking space for civil society; violence against women and links to other forms of violence in society; gender stereotypes, culture, and attitudes.

In parallel, the European Commission also presented an Action Plan on tackling gender pay gap.

Background information:

The objective of the Annual Colloquium is to improve mutual cooperation and greater political engagement for the promotion and protection of key fundamental rights in the European Union.

The Annual Colloquium on Fundamental Rights was held on 20-21 November 2017. It focused on 'Women's rights in turbulent times'.

openDemocracy: Women’s rights in the EU: a privilege for some women? https://www.opendemocracy.net/can-europe-make-it/julie-pasco-t-sarah-chander/women-s-rights-in-eu-privilege-for-some-women

European Commission: DG Communication: IP/17/4711, 20.11.17: A Europe of equals: European Commission stands up for women's rights in turbulent times http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-17-4711_en.htm

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