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Promoter Information:
Name: Ministry of Equality between Women and Men
Email: contact@mega.public.lu
Website: https://mega.gouvernement.lu
Abstract:
Contributing to the Political Power, this initiative was held in view of the European elections, on May 26, 2019, the ministry called on citizens to promote parity between women and men for the mandates of Members of the European Parliament. The two-week awareness campaign was a success. On the evening of the elections, three women and three men were elected to represent Luxembourg in the hemicycle. The campaign highlighted the importance of diversity in the European Parliament. A key message summed up: “Women make up half the population. The European Parliament, which is at the heart of democracy, must reflect the people. Supporting both women and men running for office means contributing to a just, equitable and inclusive society. » The mix among MEPs in the European Parliament makes it possible to have different perspectives to feed the debate. This is where it is so important to have women and men who have different experiences to contribute to the development and implementation of policies that respond to the concerns of society. Thus, a balanced representation: promotes different viewpoints and experiences ensures recognition of women who make up half of the population reflects the democratic spirit contribute to a fairer society Most political parties presented joint lists for the 2019 European elections. A new law encourages them to present three candidates of each sex. The parties have therefore taken a step towards greater equality. On 26 May, it was up to women and men voters to contribute to a more balanced participation of women and men in the European Parliament. It is up to everyone to be an actor and actor of change. The campaign revolved around awareness messages on social media as well as traditional media, online and in print. Radio spots were broadcast in Luxembourgish, French and Portuguese. A round table , on May 16, 2019, on the theme of "mixing, a European model and driving force" made it possible to deepen the challenges to be met in order to achieve a real sharing of responsibilities between women and men both at the political level. 'economic. Numerous meetings and awareness-raising activities also took place in the city center in order to make the general public aware of the issues of balanced representation. For this campaign, the ministry was able to count on the support and collaboration of partners such as the Luxembourg Office of the European Parliament, the National Council of Women of Luxembourg and the CID Fraen and Gender.
Keywords:
Political, European Elections, Gender Equality, Awareness raising
Dates:
May 16, 2019 - Dec. 31, 2019
Source Specificity:
Initiative/Practice/Project/Programme/Case Studies
Website:
https://mega.public.lu/fr/societe/votez-parite.html
Power Domains:
Political
Methods Tools:
Awareness-raising, Benchmarking
Country:
LU
City:
National
Implementation Scale:
international
Language:
English, French
Other Links:
https://mega.public.lu/fr/multimedia/galerie-photo/2016/election-2017.html
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