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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.
Category Archives: General News
MCWO Activity – Why do women matter in politics?
The following is the updated programme in relation to the 1st March activity for women candidates. Continue reading
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Commissioner Viviane Reding on Women in the Boardroom
Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights & Citizenship, met with journalist Jennifer Baker to discuss Women in the Boardroom.
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Pre-announcing the Fundamental Rights Conference 2012
The FRA will host its annual Fundamental Rights Conference at the European Parliament on 6-7 December 2012. The event will be held under the auspices of the President of the European Parliament and with the support of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Continue reading
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DVC at the U.S. Embassy – Women in Public Service
The U.S. Embassy in collaboration with the Maltese Confederation of Women’s Organizations (MCWO) will hold a digital video conference at the U.S. Embassy, Ta’ Qali on Wednesday September 26 at 7.00 pm. Continue reading
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EU Funded Courses in Malta & Italy
Weave Consulting is a boutique firm which works in the field of equal opportunities; diversity management; harassment and sexual harassment; corporate social responsibility; and EU Funding. We are pleased to announce our portfolio of courses for the first quarter … Continue reading
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Seminar in Oslo on “Women in economic decision making”
Ms Lorraine Spiteri, a member of the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) was invited as an independent expert to participate to a European Commission Seminar on “Women in Economic Decision Making” held in Oslo Norway on the 10-11 May 2012. Continue reading
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MCWO Chairperson Renee Laiviera elected to EWL Executive Council
MCWO members are all very proud of their Chairperson Renee Laiviera who was elected to the EWL Executive Council at the recent EWL AGM held in Budapest, Hungary. 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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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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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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