International Women's Day 2018
On 8 March 2018, FEMM, in collaboration with the Directorate for Relations with National Parliaments, has organised an Inter-parliamentary Committee Meeting on "Empowering women and girls in media and ICTs: key for the future". The event has taken place in the European Parliament in Brussels, from 09.00 to 12.30.
The topic chosen this year retains global importance and is one that allows for in-depth examination. Media has the capacity to influence public opinion and frame information. At the same time, Information and communication technologies (ICTs) permeate all levels and areas of society. Both media and ICTs therefore have considerable potential in the promotion of women's empowerment. This prominent event has provided a global forum for an exchange of experiences and best practices in these areas.
The topic chosen this year retains global importance and is one that allows for in-depth examination. Media has the capacity to influence public opinion and frame information. At the same time, Information and communication technologies (ICTs) permeate all levels and areas of society. Both media and ICTs therefore have considerable potential in the promotion of women's empowerment. This prominent event has provided a global forum for an exchange of experiences and best practices in these areas.
- Draft Programme (PDF - 424 KB)
- Relations with National Parliaments
- Gender Equality in the Media Sector - Study by Policy Department C
- Webstreaming of the Event
- Empowering women and girls in media and ICT - key for the future: thematic digest
- Gender equality in the EU’s digital and media sectors - EPRS Briefing (PDF - 5 MB)
- More efforts needed to promote the advancement of women in media
- Extracts from opening speeches and debate