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This video explains what gender equality is and how it affecting people now.

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Mississippi University for Women v. Hogan

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Mississippi University for Women v. Hogan

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The District Court ruled in favor of the Mississippi University for 
Women, concluding that maintenance of MUW as a single-sex school bears a rational relationship  to the State's legitimate interest "in providing the greatest practical
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Hilary Clinton opened a gender equality event at the Clinton Global Foundation in New York on March 9,2015 by calling equal rights for women and girls the "great unfinished business of the 21st century."

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Under the new law passed, women can obtain an abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy without any need to cite a reason. The new law also addresses equality in the workplace, prommotes paternity leave and the sharing of domestic duties at home.

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4 years overdue!

Posted on 3 October 2014 |

[Brussels, 26 September 2014] The EWL organised a highly successful photo booth event on the Esplanade in front of the European Parliament on Wednesday 24th September. The aim of our action was to demonstrate support among MEPs and members of the public for the Maternity Leave Directive, which was approved by the European Parliament in 2010 but has since fallen off the agenda and dismissed as 'red tape'.

The EWL was overwhelmed by the level of cross-party support at our photo-booth event, where participants enjoyed posing with our 'pregnant' photo board. We met with 25 MEPs from the Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance, the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament (S&D), the Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) and the European Conservatives and Reformists Group (ECR) - all of whom took time out of their busy schedules to come and show their support for the Directive. There was a strong sense of determination among the MEPs to see this issue put back on the agenda and to see the democratically approved decision of the Parliament in 2010 respected and carried forward.

As Ulrike Lunacek, Vice-President of the European Parliament, told us,

"The European Parliament voted for the Maternity Leave Directive years ago. I demand that the Council delivers now, because women shouldhave the right to be with their new-born children from the first day on as long as possible. The Directive also includes that men, fathers, can stay at home for two weeks - just two weeks - right after birth, together with the mother. That would be a signal for companies to know that men also stay at home when they have children, and that's extremely important. So, it's for the Council to deliver NOW."

Spurred on by the support of our elected representatives in the European Parliament, the EWL will now turn its attention to the new Commission and particularly the new Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, Věra Jourová and Commissioner for employment, Marianne Thyssen to ensure this Directive is placed firmly back on the agenda after four years of stalling.

Watch this space!

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Cross-party support for Maternity Leave Directive

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Skip to content Skip to the menu Skip to search 4 years overdue! Posted on 3 October 2014 | [Brussels, 26 September 2014] The EWL organised a highly successful photo booth event on the Esplanade in front of the European Parliament on Wednesday 24th September.

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Prominent male and female leaders come together at the Pacific Views Event Center aboard Marine Base Camp Pendleton, California. They were there to discuss key topics and gender equality at a womens leadership symposium. Master Sgt Diane Sharp spoke about the importance of every Marine's role in imrpoving gender equality in all aspects of the Marine Corps. Sgt Simmons says that women have come very far in life, but they still have ways to go.

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Master Sgt. Bonnie Diaz, a Marine with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Command Element, speaks to panel members at a women's leadership symposium aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 30, 2015. The symposium gave junior Marines a chance to speak to prominent military leaders to discuss gender equality and other topics.

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Women's leadership symposium discusses gender equality in the Corps

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Master Sgt. Bonnie Diaz, a Marine with I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group Command Element, speaks to panel members at a women's leadership symposium aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 30, 2015. The symposium gave junior Marines a chance to speak to prominent military leaders to discuss gender equality and other topics.

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Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment guarantees all American women the right to vote.

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Ambassord Emma Watson gave her speech about Gender equality. They launched a campiagn called HerForShe, inviting men to take part in the global fight for eqaulity.