Helena Dalli @helenadalli@respublicae.eu

Social dialogue is key to make people’s voices heard, remove barriers, promote equality & protect fundamental rights. I thank @cgilnazionale @UILofficial @CislNazionale for their continuous commitment, actions on the ground & the fruitful exchanges we had

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Che bella sorpresa incontrare il collega @PaoloGentiloni alla @europainitalia mentre ero in reunione con @ellyesse

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I joined @SenatoStampa @Montecitorio to discuss targeted actions we are putting forward for a #UnionOfEquality
➡️Tackling #VaW
➡️Implementing #WorkLifeBalance #PayTransparency
➡️Supporting #EUCareServices
➡️defending #LGBTIQ rights & #DisabilityRights
#UnionOfEquality

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W/@Ale_Locatelli_ we discussed
▶️European disability card which will facilitate free movement & ensure equal access to culture & leisure
▶️Employment package

#DisabilityRightsStrategy makes clear that everyone should be able to fully participate in our societies
#UnionOfEquality

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With @CalderoneMarina we discussed ways to empower women in the labour market by:
☑️Closing #EmploymentGap & #GenderPayGap w/ #PayTransparency
☑️Implementing #WorkLifeBalance & supporting care services
☑️strengthening equality bodies
#IWD2023 #UnionOfEquality

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/helenadalli/status/1633816004005330952

Thank you @EuropeanWomen, we share common objectives on preventing & combating violence against women & girls.
#InternationalWomenDay
#UnionOfEquality
RT @EuropeanWomen: On #InternationalWomensDay & every other day, our message is clear:

📢 End Violence Against Women & Girls!

We thank Commissioner @helenadalli & her team for their work on the Directive on combating #VAW & #DomesticViolence and call on the EU to adopt it NOW!⌛

#UnionOfEquality

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I met #IulianParaschiv President of the #NationalRomaAgency where we spoke about the implementation of Romania's national #RomaStrategicFramework and the importance of having the direct involvement of the community.

#UnionOfEquality

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On #InternationalWomensDay we continue to push for faster progress towards #GenderEquality.
Towards a #UnionOfEquality where women & girls in all diversity can pursue their chosen paths in life & have equal opportunities
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_1487

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I had a good exchange with minister @BolosMarcel on ways to improve the situation of Roma communities by making the best use of EU Funds, through clear targets and monitoring.
@RCERomania

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Ensuring the economic independence of all women is a priority. This is especially important for women & girls facing multiple discrimination. Today I am with #Roma women to discuss skills & resources & how to overcome the barriers of discrimination they often face.
#IWD2023

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☑️proposal to strengthen #EqualityBodies
☑️Council agreement on EU’s accession to #IstanbulConvention
Next:
▶️Recommendation on harmful practices
▶️ network on the prevention of #GBV
https://commission.europa.eu/document/a5bb9997-998a-4f95-961b-8f36edd1837c_en

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In 2022, we delivered on EU #GenderEquality Strategy:
☑️proposal on combating #ViolenceAgainstWomen
☑️political agreement on #PayTransparency proposal
☑️law to improve #GenderBalance on boards
☑️new 2030 #BarcelonaTargets on childcare
1/2⤵️

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Very good exchange with the Joint Committees on equality, human rights, labour, family and social protection at the #PalatulParlamentului. Elected representatives are key in building a #UnionOfEquality, hence the need for better female representation

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I had a good discussion with @GabrielaFirea on Romania’s initiatives to strengthen gender equality & women’s labour market participation and to address violence against women and girls. We also discussed challenges in strengthening female representation in elected offices.

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Sexual violence against women is not a private matter - it's a societal problem.
The new EU Directive on combating violence against women & domestic violence will protect women from rape and encourage consensual sex.
There is no equality without consent.
#InternationalWomenDay
RT @EU_Commission: Enough is enough.

Every victim is one too many. And there is no place for any form of violence against women in Europe.

On #IWD2023, our Commissioners stress that sexua…

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Addressing @SydWorldPride, I reaffirmed our Union's commitment to prevent, denounce and combat all forms of discrimination, exclusion and violence targeting LGBTIQ people, and to do this intersectionally, both within and outside the EU.

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It was a pleasure to meet the Australian Human Rights Commission and learn about their very good work. We exchanged ideas on common challenges and I look forward to continue strengthening our excellent cooperation.

@AusHumanRights

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I had the pleasure to meet @MarkDreyfusKCMP, Attorney General of Australia. We discussed the importance of having sound anti-discrimination legislation in place for every person to reach their potential.

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I had a good conversation with @JElliotMP on the EU's and Australia's efforts to fight gender-based violence and domestic violence. Women's financial independence is key to address this scourge.

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