Tag: women entrepreneurship
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All Together to celebrate the International Women’s Day: Our interview with Commissioner Thyssen on the situation of women in politics and in the labour market
Since 1991, you have worked in the European institutions – for 22 years as a member of the European Parliament and since 2014 as the European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility. How would you say the situation of women in politics at EU level has evolved since you started? Much has…
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All Together to celebrate the International Women’s Day: Commissioner Creţu shared with us her insight on gender equality, women leadership and entrepreneurship
What are the initiatives undertaken by the European Union to deal with violence against women? Fighting violence against women is one of my key priorities. Gender-based violence is incompatible with the Union’s values and we must not tolerate it in our society. One in three women in the EU has been a victim of violence.…
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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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Building bridges in social innovation: the case of Pipe Social
Carolina Aranha, cofounder of Pipe Social and speaker at the European Development Days, with more than 20 years professional experience in innovation, this Brazilian entrepreneur explained her journey and insights in social innovation and the importance of building bridges among investors and start-ups.
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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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“It is important to have proper representation of women at all levels” – Interview with MEP Mary Honeyball
UNITEE met with British MEP Mary Honeyball of the S&D group to discuss women entrepreneurship in Europe.
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“You must be the change you want to see. No excuses.” Interview with Madi Sharma
Meet Madi Sharma; mother, entrepreneur: founder of Madi Group, and advocate of gender equality and women entrepreneurship.
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“A Balance between Genders is the Key to a Thriving and Successful Business” – Interview with MEP Beatriz Becerra
Spanish MEP Beatriz Becerra (ALDE) on Gender Equality and Women Leadership.
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“Changes start at the grassroots level” – Interview with MEP Cecilia Wikström
Before serving the Swedish Parliament, Cecilia Wikström she was (and still is) a priest. Her views on gender equality and women entrepreneurship.
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“Women need to release the handbrake.” Interview with Viviane de Beaufort, Professor at ESSEC
Viviane de Beaufort is Professor of European Law at ESSEC (France) and expert to the European Union, particularly in comparative governance.