In a #UnionOfEquality we must ensure the rights of every child are respected.
Today's proposal on #parenthood aims to guarantee that once parenthood is established in one EU country under national law, children have the rights derived from parenthood in all other EU countries.
RT @EU_Justice: If you are a parent in one 🇪🇺 country,
you are a parent in ALL 🇪🇺 countries!
@EU_Commission proposes to:
☑️harmonise rules on parenthood in cross-border situations
☑️re…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1600510740837834752
At @AmChamEU, I stressed that the success of our recent #EmploymentPackage is also in the hands of private and public sector companies, who can actively boost employment of persons with disabilities.
Building a #UnionofEquality is a common responsibility.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1600388321490137088
We want to give visibility to the towns, cities and regions that are helping to build a #UnionOfEquality by fostering inclusive communities.
Today I declare the 2nd edition of the EU #DiversityCapitals Award open for entries.
👉 https://eudiversity2023.eu/the-award/apply/
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1600162511604666368
I addressed Forum Extraordinaire @auvergnerhalpes this year focused on #EUDisabilityRights.
Local authorities play a key role to ensure the participation of persons with disabilities. They are crucial partners for the #AccessibleEU initiative.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1600158654707163136
RT @cliffordgalea: @helenadalli EU Commissioner 🇲🇹 delivered a strong positive message in regards to the European Charter for Equality at the #CEMR Policy Committee in Paris
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1600100638028726272
#InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisability
I recall that everyone must be able to fully participate in our societies.
The @EU_Commission is working to lift those barriers so that all of us can enjoy equal rights and opportunities.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1598958301298839552
I opened the annual seminar for legal experts on gender equality & non-discrimination.
I thanked them for their commitment & expertise, as well as their assistance in preparing thematic papers and legislation implementation reports.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1598714993091805187
I met Mental Health Europe (@MHESME).
The pandemic had a devastating effect on #MentalHealth, disproportionately impacting persons with disabilities.
As highlighted by President @vonderleyen, this topic is high on the agenda and we need a comprehensive approach for Europe.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1598714098975399936
After a long night of negotiations, I thank @EU2022_CZ acting on behalf of @EUCouncil, and the @europarl_en for striking a political agreement at 2am on the package around the key elements of the #PayTransparency directive.
It is time for #PayEquality
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1598272644738342913
At a @europarl_en public hearing of the Special Committee on the Covid19 pandemic I emphasised one of the pandemic’s crucial lesson:
Gender equality has to be at the heart, of every process at all times. This is how we ensure that women don’t pay a higher price
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1597838137098932227
I addressed the 3rd DiversIT women in tech conference organised by @CEPIS_Europe highlighting the need to address the gender imbalance in the sector through the addressing of gender stereotypes and appropriate career guidance.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1597837054989438978
At the 11th EU-AU meeting, I highlighted that we must ensure equal access to health, education, and skills development for everyone in #EU and Africa.
Earlier in the day I met civil society engaged in this process
#UnionOfEquality #WorldOfEquality
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1597508556428693504
RT @dsw_intl: Strong words from @helenadalli reacting to @DSWKenya youth champion Burnice:
☑️ #CSE plays a key role for youth to take care of their health & fulfil their potential
☑️ The EU is a leading donor to #SRHR, promoting #FamilyPlanning, unintended pregnancies & safe abortion
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1597181011871248385
This year’s #EUAccessCity Awards winner is Skellefteå: @Skeakommun 🥇. Congratulations.
The cities of Córdoba🥈& Ljubljana🥉placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. It is through concerted efforts that we deliver on #accessibility and design livable cities for all.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1596929447227445248
I exchanged with European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels.
We discussed the importance of #InternationalSignLanguage and national #signlanguages to ensure the rights of deaf persons.
I look forward to working together to further a #UnionOfEquality
@sofiaisari
@EU_Social
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1596419158622998529
Good exchange on priorities on #EUDisabilityRights with Yannis Vardakastanis, President European Disability Forum:
➡️ equality-sensitive response to the war in #Ukraine
➡️#EUDisabilityCard
➡️our upcoming Guidelines on #IndependentLiving
➡️#EqualityBodies proposal
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1596418381170692096
Launched the European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference #EDPD2022, this year with special guests also from #Ukraine
Our objective is for an #inclusiveEurope where all can live without barriers, enjoy equal opportunities and live independently.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1596417525239414786
I congratulate @BCCorg for the launch of an Equal Pay Certificate for companies complying with equal pay standards.
You are preparing the ground for the future #PayTransparency that @EUCouncil and @europarl_en are discussing.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1596165425863266307
Ahead of Int Day against #ViolenceAgainstWomen, I visited Brussels Sexual Assault Centre @ChuSaintPierre with DPM Frank Vandenbroucke & State Secretary @SarahSchlitz
A model centre for all-round care services for victims in line with our #VAW Proposal.
#UnionOfEquality 🇪🇺🇧🇪
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1596067058873032705
At #GBV2022, I commended the Horizon 2020 project @UniSAFE_gbv - the first research investigating gender-based violence in academia at such a scale.
@GabrielMariya and I will continue to work on ending gender-based violence in academia.
Full 📽️: https://vimeo.com/774148578/076cfdac4c
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/helenadalli/status/1596062192365101056
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