Tag: women
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All Together to celebrate the International Women’s Day: Our inspiring interview with Commissioner Vestager
Not enough women are in high positions across the European Union today. In your opinion, how efficient are quotas aiming to address the serious problem of women’s under-representation in economic decision-making at the highest level? Equality between women and men is a fundamental value of the European Union and one that has been enshrined in…
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SheTrades, the inclusion of women in trade
SheTrades is an initiative that supports women economic empowerment. Women entrepreneurs face many hurdles when it comes to create a business. SheTrades calls out for action in building a better trade policy that is more inclusive and that fosters growth.
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Integration and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. Interview with MEP Tanja Fajon
Since the beginning of the migratory crisis a few years ago, migrant integration has become a priority for the European Union. The refugee crises and the lack of opportunities for migrants have raised several questions on how to cope with this issue.
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The many virtues of entrepreneurship – ‘Josette Dijkhuizen’
Interview with Josette Dijkhuizen, entrepreneur at large and consultant.
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March 8: International Women’s Day
How did International Women’s Day begin? Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated to honor the economic, social, cultural and political achievements of women in many countries around the world. On International Women’s Day, various organizations and people will praise the progress that has been made to this day, and advocate for…
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Women in Entrepreneurship
Women form approximately half of the European population and in the last decade they started to become important participants in the economy as entrepreneurs. In 2014, the number of women entrepreneurs has been estimated to be around 11 million. Entrepreneurship among women is increasingly recognised as a key source of job creation and innovation. The…
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The Untapped Potential of Gender Equality
According a recent study, if women were to work as much as men, Europe’s GDP could grow 27%. Well, why do we thus not make use of this great potential?
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“The EU needs to be a social Union.” Interview with Gabriele Zimmer
The MEP’s views on gender equality, democracy, social and employment policy.
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“Women Make a Difference.” Interview with Elif Alduman of Golden Rose
For Elif Alduman, active member of the association Golden Rose, diversity and multiculturalism are strong qualities for society that can only be useful if we first learn how to live and work together.