In their first Facebook live, STOP THE TRAFFIK CEO Ruth Dearnley meets David Miles, Head of Safety at Facebook. They'll be talking about how platforms like Facebook and NGOs can team up in the fight against human trafficking. Human trafficking is a hidden, detestable crime, but using the power of technology, every person has a …
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The European Day of Persons with Disabilities (EDPD) conference usually takes place in Brussels and is co-organised with the European Commission. This year, the EDPD will be a hybrid meeting, with some speakers in the room and an online audience. It will take place in the morning, on 1 December and 2 December
Financial independence and economic empowerment are pivotal to survivors’ recovery and ability to extract themselves from situations of abuse. A lack of economic independence can hinder women in reporting and leaving abusive relationships. The problem is compounded by the fact that women - in the EU, as all over the world - are still a …
Presented by the European Movement International and the European Women’s Lobby The digital sphere can be an empowering space in our society and democracy, as well as a driver of connectivity and democratic participation. At the same time, the online world can become an echo chamber of our society, deepening existing power imbalances and inequalities …
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Presented by the European Movement International and the European Women’s Lobby The annual Women of Europe Awards are jointly organised by the European Movement International and the European Women’s Lobby, building upon the national awards of several National European Movement Councils, to highlight the contribution of women in promoting and advancing European issues, and to …
Following the great success of the first Global Careers for Persons with Disabilities event in October, Global Careers is teaming up once again with major international organisations to host their flagship recruitment event while celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disability on 3rd December 2020.
ENIL has organised side events as a part of the 13th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD. The aim of this side event is to focus on the role of organisations of persons with disabilities (DPOs) in contributing to the pandemic response. Areas addressed will be persons with disabilities living in institutions, those living …
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Presented by Women in Immersive Technologies The event will bring together experts to discuss how virtual, augmented and mixed technology can be used to connect and empower women. Click here to register About the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November-10 December) is an annual …
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