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MCWO is a full member of the European Women's Lobby.
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination.
MCWO is a partner in European Social Fund (ESF) Malta Heritage Wood Project. Operational Programme 11-Cohesion Policy 2007-2013. Empowering people for More Jobs and a Better Quality of Life.
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May Day Valletta
Ms Renee Laiviera, Chairperson MCWO, took part in a discussion on the Labour Market and Precarious Work on the occasion of 1st May 2012 celebrations organised by the Labour Party at St. George Square in Valletta. Other panel speakers included Joe Gerada, FHRD; Tony Zarb, GWU; Josef Vella, UHM; Paul Pace, MUMN; Joshua Zammit, MEA; John Bencini, FORUM; Ray Muscat, MBB. Simone Cini facilitated the discussion. Continue reading
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Misogynistic reactions to gang rape acquittal ‘a cause for concern’
The MWCO responds to rampant misogyny in the wake of a gang rape acquittal. Continue reading
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Public Dialogue at Europe House on ‘Empowering Women against Violence’
The European Parliament Information Office in Malta and the MCWO organised a public dialogue entitled ‘Empowering Women against Violence’ on Friday 30th March. The aim of this dialogue was to raise awareness on domestic violence, which is a long-standing threat that is persisting across Europe. Continue reading
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Empowering Women Against Violence
Public Dialogue: Empowering Women Against Violence. Held on the occasion of International Women’s Day March 2012 at Europa House, Valletta. Continue reading
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MCWO/European Parliament Public dialogue on VAW
The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) in collaboration with the European Parliament Office in Malta will be organising a Public Dialogue on Violence against Women on Friday 30th March in the morning at Europa House, St Paul’s Street, Valletta, as per attached programme. Continue reading
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Government urged to introduce gender quotas as Malta has lowest number of women on boards in EU
The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) urged the Maltese government to take up the challenge and follow in the footsteps of other EU member states – notably Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain – that have adopted legislation to introduce gender quotas for company boards. Continue reading
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More women in economic decision-making needed
To mark International Women’s Day the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) would like to emphasise the fact that according to a report just published by the European Commission, progress remains slow with regard to significant economic benefit from a better gender balance in economic decision-making. The confederation urged the government to take up the challenge and follow in the footsteps of other EU member states such as Belgium, France, Italy, Netherlands and Spain, which had adopted legislation to introduce gender quotas for company boards. Continue reading
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Seminar on Violence Against Women (VAW)
The MCWO will be holding a seminar on ‘Violence Against Women’ (VAW) on the 30th March 2012 at Europa House, Valletta.Details of the programme will be issued shortly.The MCWO will be holding a seminar on ‘Violence Against Women’ (VAW) on the 30th March 2012 at Europa House, Valletta. Continue reading
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Unlocking the Female Potential – Research Report
As part of the EU co-funded project ESF 3.47 Unlocking the Female Potential, the National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) has recently launched a new publication entitled ‘Unlocking the Female Potential Research Report’. Continue reading
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