MEPs call on the EU to champion women’s rights against global backlash
- 19/12/2024
Press Release
The European Parliament has called on the EU to champion women’s rights against the global backlash that has seen a rollback of their rights in many countries around the world.
In a resolution passed on Thursday (18 December), MEPs condemned the attacks on women’s sexual and reproductive rights, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States. They also expressed concern about the increasing violence against women and girls, the erosion of their economic rights, and the growing gap in representation between men and women in decision-making positions.
The resolution calls on the EU to take a leading role in promoting and protecting women’s rights globally. It urges the EU to:
- Increase funding for women’s rights organisations and initiatives;
- Support countries that are working to advance gender equality;
- Use its diplomatic and trade relations to pressure countries to improve their human rights record on women’s rights;
- Promote women’s participation in peace-building and conflict resolution processes;
- Ensure that the EU’s own policies and programs are gender-sensitive and promote gender equality.
The resolution was adopted by a large majority, with 578 MEPs voting in favour, 90 against, and 33 abstentions.
In a statement, the European Parliament’s rapporteur on women’s rights, Evelyn Regner (S&D, AT), said: “The global backlash against women’s rights is a serious threat to democracy and human rights. We must not stand idly by while women’s hard-won rights are being rolled back.”
“The EU has a moral and legal obligation to champion women’s rights both within its borders and around the world. This resolution sends a clear message that the EU will not tolerate attacks on women’s rights and that we will continue to fight for gender equality.”
The resolution comes at a time when women’s rights are under attack in many countries around the world. In the United States, the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has sparked a wave of protests and has led to restrictions on abortion in many states. In Poland, the government has banned abortion almost entirely, and in Turkey, women’s rights activists have been jailed for protesting against violence against women.
The global backlash against women’s rights is a major challenge for the EU. The EU has a long history of promoting gender equality, and it is committed to ensuring that women and girls enjoy the same rights and opportunities as men and boys. The resolution passed by the European Parliament is a clear sign that the EU will continue to champion women’s rights, both within its borders and around the world.
Press release – MEPs call on the EU to champion women’s rights against global backlash
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