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  • Next FEMM Committee Meeting will be held on 29 May from 9.00 to 12.30 and from 15.00 to 18.30 in Brussels.
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Gendercide: the missing women? - 29 May 2013

Members will exchange views on the draft report "Gendercide: the missing women?" The document points out the meaning of gendercide: the deliberate killing of people belonging to one sex, by reason of their gender. Gendercide is a global issue, not only limited to Asia and Europe, but also observed in North America, Africa and Latin America. The draft report proposes measures to combat gendercide and stresses that prevention of gender-based sex selection requires major commitments and sustained and concerted efforts by the governments, civil society, international agencies and all others working towards the goal of gender equality. The vote in FEMM Committee on this file is planned to take place on 19 June.

 
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Barbara Matera © European Union, EP  
The situation of unaccompanied minors in the EU - 29 May 2013

The draft opinion stresses that unaccompanied minors and especially young women have specific needs which should be taken into account. Adequate detention conditions (shelters) and human conditions must be ensured. It calls for a harmonisation of minimum standards of gender-sensitivity in this field in the Member States, as well as for the collection of gender disaggregated data and for strengthening the exchange of best practices in order to tackle the phenomenon. 43 amendments have been tabled to this opinion which will now be put to the vote.

 
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ITW with Roberta Angelilli, Member of the European Parliament, on children's rights  
Tackling youth unemployment: possible ways out - 29 May 2013

The Rapporteur presented her draft opinion to the committee at its meeting in April, when a deadline for amendments was set as well. Members tabled 94 amendments to the draft opinion, which will now be voted together with compromise amendments proposed by the Rapporteur.

 
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Barbara Matera©EU  
2014 Budget - Mandate for the trilogue - 29 May 2013

The committee discussed the draft opinion at its previous meeting. Members have tabled 25 amendments. After the vote in committee, the opinion will be transferred to the Committee on Budgets in view of the final vote on the mandate for trilogue report on 2014 Budget.

 
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Responsibilities
 
Committee responsible for: 
 
  1. the definition, promotion and protection of women's rights in the Union and related Community measures;
  2. the promotion of women's rights in third countries;
  3. equal opportunities policy, including equality between men and women with regard to labour market opportunities and treatment at work;
  4. the removal of all forms of discrimination based on sex;
  5. the implementation and further development of gender mainstreaming in all policy sectors;
  6. the follow-up and implementation of international agreements and conventions involving the rights of women;
  7. information policy on women.
 
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Mikael Gustafsson © European Union  
 

As chair of the FEMM Committee I wish to extend a warm welcome to all visitors to this official website. Women’s rights and gender equality are the core issues of our Committee and we hope that our improved web presence can give the EU citizens and everyone who is interested in our mission, a better picture of our work and bring us closer to each other.
We will use this channel to further promote the Committee’s mandate and achievements through information and transparency to our audience. Despite many successes in empowering women, numerous issues still exist in all areas of life (social, cultural, political and economical) where women are not equally treated. Our general concerns are voiced over the pay gap, female poverty, women's underrepresentation in decision making, trafficking and violence against women and children. We want to change this and we need the help of civil society and all organizations who contribute to the fight for equal rights.
 
This site is a vast source of information on what we do and we hope that you find it user-friendly. We are at your disposal for your input about the site and also the content of our work. We invite you to periodically visit this website where you will find updates and the latest news from our Committee.
 
Mikael Gustafsson