FIGHTING FOR A

 Feminist, Free & Equal Europe

THE PERSONAL IS POLITICAL

We believe that the future of Europe is feminist, free and equal. Together, we are making that a reality.

FOR EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS

We want to build a world, where we all have the right to live free from violence, and to decide for our bodies and lives.

Where women, non-binary, gender diverse people and all members of the LGBTIQ+ community truly have the freedom to be who they are.

Where access to abortion and sexual and reproductive health and rights is the same for all, no matter who you are, or where you live.

With local green, feminist and queer actors across Europe and the world, we are creating change. Join us!

 

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Katrin Langensiepen
Katrin Langensiepen
Member
Annika Ojala
Annika Ojala
Rights and Democracy Campaigner

Upcoming Campaign Events - Come and meet green feminists on tour!

Greens/EFA MEPs are hitting the road this summer to hear your ideas on how to build a Feminist, Free & Equal Europe! Whether you come from an NGO, a movement are simply want to join to be part of the change, check out below a list of of 10+ events across European Member States

WHAT WE STAND FOR

During this mandate, we have been relentlessly building a world free of gender-based violence (GBV) in all its forms, with a focus on inclusivity.

We have spearheaded reports about adding gender-based violence into the list of European crimes, led a cyberviolence report, defended resolutions on #MeToo, and fiercely campaigned for a European Commission proposal for a directive against GBV.

We continue our work on the GBV directive in the European Parliament, determined to make this an inclusive and impactful moment in feminist history.

Both in the European Parliament and with Green parties across the EU, we are strong advocates for LGBTIQ+ rights.

Through sustained legislative work and by engagement in LGBTIQ+ specific policy, actions and events, we are loud and proud in defending our rights in Brussels and across Europe.

In addition, our work on defending abortion and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is rooted in protecting bodily autonomy and fundamental rights within and beyond EU borders.

We are calling to add abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and to ensure that our rights are supported and defended by the EU - both internally and externally.

To make this a reality, we work side by side with NGOs, human rights defenders, social movements and green actors for our common objectives.

Our sustained collaboration with our sibling organizations, such as The European Greens, The Young European Greens, The Green European Foundation, and the LGBTI Intergroup of the European Parliament, help us to strengthen our rights.

 

OUR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES

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Webinar: Why Europe needs a directive on gender-based violence

Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most systematic and widespread human rights violations in the world, claiming thousands of lives every year. Join MEPs Alice Bah Kuhnke and Terry Reintke for a discussion on the need for action
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What Would You Do In A World Without Violence?

We are asking for EU legislation on Gender Based Violence. When we asked you: What you would do in a world without violence? Almost every second answer was: “Go for a walk after sunset.” “Walk alone at night, not fearing for my life.” “Walking at night with no fear.” “I’d never be scared to walk alone at night.” “I’d have more coura…
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Press release |

Vote to declare EU LGBTIQ Freedom Zone

Members of the European Parliament will debate a resolution to declare the European Union an LGBTIQ Freedom Zone, initiated by Greens/EFA MEP Terry Reintke, as Co-Chair of the LGBTI Intergroup in the European Parliament. LGBTIQ persons experience discrimination on a daily basis in the European Union. The resolution will be voted on Wednes…
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Opinion |

Why the EU urgently needs to act on gender-based violence

Terry Reintke
Opinion by Terry Reintke
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most systematic and widespread human rights violations in the world, claiming thousands of lives every year even before the pandemic. Under COVID-19, it has surged worldwide into a shadow pandemic. It’s time the EU moves from empty words to concrete actions.
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Press release |

Gender Equality Strategy must respond to the needs of all women in Europe

Members of the European Parliament will vote on a report on the Gender Equality Strategy, released by the Commission last March. The report welcomes the Commission's strategy, which lays out strategic objectives on how to strengthen women’s rights and gender equality in the EU for the coming five years. However, it addresses several short…