PES Women
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PES Women is fighting for a gender just and feminist Europe by giving a voice, tools and platform for women, by putting forward specific women’s rights policies, through gender-mainstreaming the overall policy-making of the Social Democratic family.
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Following Statutory Meeting in Malta, PES Women discussed the role of Women in Digital FutureTech
Last Saturday, members of PES Women held their statutory meeting in Malta. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Nisa Laburisti, the women’s organisation of the…
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PES Women Executive adopts updated manifesto “Zero Tolerance Zone: A Europe Free from Gender-Based Violence
During its latest Executive meeting, members of PES Women adopted the updated version of the manifesto “Zero tolerance zone: a Europe free from gender-based violence…
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PES Women in Nicosia: Women in war zones must be protected and empowered
This Saturday, members of PES Women convened in Nicosia to discuss the empowerment of women in war zones spanning from Cyprus and the Middle East…
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PES Women promotes gender equality and women’s representation. We fight for equal pay, to end viol
Yesterday, PES Women President attended the PES Presidency and Pre-Council meetings with PES leaders in Brussels. ![]()
One thing is confirmed: the next PES Congress -including our Annual conference- will take place on 16-18 October in Amsterdam. It will reunite progressives to push back against the far-right and the backlash on women’s rights, to stand up for our shared values. ✊🌹🟣![]()
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-The adoption of a declaration on the devastating situation in the Middle East, where women in Gaza face unique and urgent needs due to both the ongoing conflict and structural gender discrimination. Together, we reaffirmed our call to end Netanyahu’s horrors in Gaza and to pursue peace, de-escalation, and respect for international law.![]()
-A strong condemnation of the ongoing crackdown on the opposition in Turkey
On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in conflict, PES Women stands in solidarity with the victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence around the world.![]()
We honour their strength, mourn those who lost their lives, and pay tribute to the courageous individuals and activists who continue to fight for justice and dignity.![]()
Sexual violence is not a side effect of war – it is a deliberate weapon.![]()
It is a war crime, a crime against humanity, and a driver of long-term trauma and instability.![]()
Women’s bodies are not battlegrounds.![]()
Yet, in today’s conflicts, women and girls continue to be targeted with rape and sexual assault, acts used to terrorise, humiliate, and destroy communities.![]()
Despite this devastating reality, the voices of women and girls are still too often excluded from peace and security processes and from shaping the humanitarian response. Survivors continue to face stigma, silence, and lack of access to life-saving services.![]()
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⚠️The line has been crossed too many times.![]()
❗️PES Women reiterates its call for a zero tolerance zone against all forms of gender-based violence, everywhere – no matter where, when, or by whom these crimes are committed.