Helena Dalli
@helenadalli
EU Commissioner for Equality
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24-09-2010 21:08:45
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Today I joined former commissioners Karmenu Vella, Tonio Borg and Joe Borg for a conversation organised by the University of Malta on Malta’s 20 years of adhesion to the EU, celebrating Malta’s successes.
#20YearsTogether
20 years ago, our European family grew bigger.
On 1 May 2004, together with 9 other countries, #Malta became part of the EU.
We celebrate #20YearsTogether & the prosperity and stability brought by the #enlargement of our Union.
#UnionOfEquality
The #EU4LGBTIQ Strategy pays special attention to those who experience intersectional discrimination.
On #LesbianVisibilityDay , we stand with the lesbian community against sexism and LGBTIQphobia.
#UnionOfEquality #EU4LGBTIQ 🏳️🌈
To kick-off #EUDiversityMonth , I had the pleasure to distribute awards to the EU #DiversityCapitals .
Congratulations to the winners for being outstanding examples of what local authorities can achieve in the pursuit of #equality , #diversity and #Inclusion .
#UnionOfEquality
Today I launched the European Diversity Month (5th Ed.). In my opening speech I recognise the efforts of organisations and communities across Europe that promote inclusion and diversity.
#UnionOfEquality
Promoting education and combating #GenderStereotypes is key to have more girls pursuing tech careers. On the International #GirlsinICT Day, we must continue our efforts to close the #DigitalGenderGap .
#UnionOfEquality #WomeninTech
I thank the European Parliament for the adoption of the Directive on Combating #ViolenceAgainstWomen and #DomesticViolence .
This marks a crucial step towards addressing the prevalence of all forms of violence against women & domestic violence EU-wide.
#UnionOfEquality
I thank the European Parliament for the adoption of the directive for a #EUDisabilityCard and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities, which I tabled last year.
This is a testament to our collective commitment to inclusion and equality.
#UnionOfEquality #EUParkingCard
I addressed European Parliament on the Reform and Growth Facility, which consists of a EUR 6 billion package for the Western Balkans.
This will help the Western Balkans partners prepare better and quicker for the EU membership.
Oliver Varhelyi
I joined the European Parliament final debate on the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. It ensures uniform protection, support & justice. I call for strong support by members in tomorrow’s vote.
#UnionOfEquality #VAW #DV
At the last plenary of this legislature, I thanked European Parliament members for advancing so swiftly on the European Disability Card and European Parking Card for persons with disabilities.
#EUDisabilityRights
#UnionOfEquality
During today’s trilateral w/ Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024 & European Parliament on EU implementation of the #UNCRPD we took stock of achievements on #DisabilityRights & reflected on our common mission to forge a #UnionOfEquality where persons with disabilities can enjoy their rights and participate fully.
Today I attended FEMM Committee Press's meeting at the European Parliament to take stock of our #UnionOfEquality achievements during this mandate and the progress made towards #GenderEquality and women's rights.
On the new episode of euronews’ “Real Economy” programme, I talked with Paul Hackett about the new #EUDisabilityCard & #EUParkingCard , part of #EUDisabilityRights Strategy & how they will facilitate the life of persons with disabilities across Europe.
euronews.com/business/2024/…
Today I addressed the “For a Young Europe, demographic transition, environment, future” conference in Rome, organised by Italian Minister for Family, Natality and Equal Opportunities, Eugenia Roccella, with a focus on #WorkLifeBalance and low fertility rates.
#UnionOfEquality
Ho partecipato alla conferenza su demografia organizzata dalla Ministra per Famiglia, Natalità e Pari Opportunità Eugenia Roccella. Conciliazione lavoro-vita privata e servizi di cura sono cruciali per inclusione lavorativa delle donne e sostegno a famiglie.
#UnionOfEquality
I participated to the European Parliament Plenary Session on #InternationalRomaDay .
Despite progress, Roma are still widely excluded and are at great risk of poverty and discrimination.
The #EURomaStrategicFramework requires MSs’ decisive action to achieve a #UnionOfEquality for all.
Today I joined MEP Evelyn Regner and ÖGB Vice-President Korinna Schumann for a press conference at the European Parliament to highlight this mandate’s #GenderEquality strategy achievements in different areas of life.
#UnionOfEquality