WUNRN
The
European Women's Lobby regrets the decision of the European Commission to
close this Women in Decision-Making platform for the advancement of equality
between women and men.
EWL PART OF FINAL MEETING OF
EUROPEAN NETWORK OF WOMEN IN DECISION-MAKING
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At the last meeting, discussions
included the European Commission future legislative initiative for more
equality on Board, which is supported by the majority of the Network members.
The Network also discussed the
"leaking pipeline" and difficulties faced by women to reach
decision-making positions within enterprises, as well as strategies to overcome
them.
This meeting was also an opportunity
to present the plans of the EWL for the years 2013-2014 in relation to women in
decision-making. In order to prepare for the European elections 2014, the EWL
has just started to work on a unique new project of political mentoring at EU
level involving current women members of the European Parliament and women with
migration experience. The EWL is also working for the revival of its succesful
50/50 Campaign for Democracy.
We regret that, just as the
European Year on Citizenship 2013 is being prepared and legislation on women on
boards is debated at EU level, the Commission decided to finish the activities
of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making.