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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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MCWO condemns recent rape judgement
The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) has condemned the court sentence given to three 17 year old boys for raping a 14 year old girl. Continue reading
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Participation of EWL members in the UN Commission on the Status of Women 2013
The fifty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 4 to 15 March 2013. Continue reading
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New Executive Committee of EWL reflects integration of women’s movement in Europe and squares up to backlash against women’s rights
Eight years after the enlargement of the EU to ten new Member States in 2004, the new Executive Committee of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) reflects the positive experience of collaboration and integration of the women’s movement in Europe. Continue reading
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Provocation does not justify battering
The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) said today that it finds it bewildering how provocation has been cited as an excuse to justify battering. Continue reading
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Controversy in Malta reigns over EU Directive on Gender Quotas
The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations (MCWO) has joined the chorus of outrage at a decision by the Maltese government to form part of a British diplomatic push that will protest a proposed law by the European Commission, to have 40% of all publicly-listed companies’ board of directors composed of women by 2020. 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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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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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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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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