International Women’s Day 2018

The annual International Women's Day was held on 8 March 2018. Media and official stakeholders marked the occasion with features and statements.

European Commission: Press Release, 08.03.18: International Women's Day 2018: Women's empowerment matters for the future of Europe http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-18-1507_en.htm

European Commission: What is the EU doing for women's rights and gender equality? [Q&A] http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-18-1602_en.htm

European Commission: Joint statement on the occasion of International Women's Day 2018 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-18-1601_en.htm

Deutsche Welle, 08.03.18: International Women's Day: Brussels slow to react to #MeTooEU http://p.dw.com/p/2togz

The Irish Times, 07.03.18: International Women’s Day: More than 50 events for Ireland https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/international-women-s-day-more-than-50-events-for-ireland-1.3418380

France: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: International Women’s Day : Women in the French and European diplomacy https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/the-ministry-and-its-network/gender-equality-at-the-ministry-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs/article/international-women-s-day-women-in-the-french-and-european-diplomacy

BBC News, 27.02.18: International Women's Day 2018: History, strikes and celebrations http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-42824064

The Guardian, 08.03.18: Spanish women give up work for a day in first 'feminist strike' https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/08/spanish-women-give-up-work-for-a-day-in-first-feminist-strike

Euronews, 07.03.18: International Women's Day: Eight statistics that define the role of women in Europe http://www.euronews.com/2018/03/07/international-women-s-day-eight-statistics-that-define-the-role-of-women-in-europe

The Independent, 08.03.18: International Women's Day 2018: In UK-territory Gibraltar, women face the strictest anti-abortion laws in Europe http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/international-womens-day-2018-gibraltar-abortions-banned-reproductive-rights-eu-northern-ireland-a8242996.html

Eurostat: News Release, 07.03.18: Women in the EU earned on average 16% less than men in 2016 http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/8718272/3-07032018-BP-EN.pdf/fb402341-e7fd-42b8-a7cc-4e33587d79aa

Euro|topics, March 2018: Women's Day 2018: the right kind of protest? http://www.eurotopics.net/en/195787/women-s-day-2018-the-right-kind-of-protest

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