This event benefited from the valuable contributions of Heads of States and Governments, Members of the European Parliament and of National Parliaments across the EU, frontline workers and other distinguished guests.
FEMM IWD 2021 provided a global forum for an exchange of experiences and best practices in advancing women's empowerment during crises such as the one triggered by COVID-19.
Interesting briefings had been produced on this occasion by the research services, notably Covid-19: The need for a gendered response and Women in politics in the EU: State of play.