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European Conference

The conference aimed to explain how the links between high levels of economic activity (GDP per capita) and higher labour market participation by women and men works and which gender equality...

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European Commission strengthens its commitment to equality between women and men

"This Charter represents the commitment of the Commission to making gender equality a reality in the EU. Women and men still face widespread inequalities, with serious repercussions for economic...

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Fourth meeting of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making in Politics and Economy

Participants analyzed the different roles and behaviors associated with the female gender that difficult the overcoming of differences between men and women in the labour market by becoming the...

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Third meeting of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making in Politics and Economy

Participants agreed that there is a need to target potential network members, using up-to-date communication tools such as social networking websites and blogs, and that women in networks can act...

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Second meeting of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making in Politics and the Economy

During this encounter, participants discussed about mentoring and developing leadership potential and explained good practices in their respective countries.

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Inaugural meeting of the European Network of Women in Decision-Making in Politics and Economy

AFAEMME, as a member of the network, was represented by its President, Mrs. Maria Helena de Felipe, in the first meeting of the Network held in Brussels on June 2nd, 2008.

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AFAEMME is member of the ANIMA Inclusive Development Committee

AFAEMME is part of the new Inclusive Development Committee (IDC) of the ANIMA Investment Network, one of the two ANIMA activities steering committees created to better associate ANIMA members to...

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New European Commission’s proposal for increasing gender equality in the boardrooms of listed companies

The European Commission has adopted (November 14th) by consensus a proposal for legislation (Directive) aiming at increasing the presence of the under-represented sex (...

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Incubation program for women entrepreneurs aiming to build a new company or product in the field of sustainability

AFAEMME is collaborating with the Regional Activity Center for Cleaner Production (CPRAC) by looking for women entrepreneurs interested in initiating a green business...

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Encounter about “The role of women in Islamic countries: changes and transformations”

Last 29th of September AFAEMME’s President participated in the VIII Encounter of "La Murtra", which had been organized by the International Foundation Olof Palme and...

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