We spoke with Afghan human rights defender @PalwashaHassan about what the Taliban take-over means for women and girls, and how they can be supported. Mrs Hassan is one of...

Gender equality is one of the European Union’s fundamental values. Gender mainstreaming means actively promoting equality between women and men at all stages and in all...

S&D Group urges Commission and Council to stand up for LGBTI people in Europe and protect their rights. S&D MEPs are urging the Commission and Member States to stand up...

Every 15 minutes, somewhere in the world a woman dies following complications from an illegal abortion. This is roughly 60,000 deaths each year due to abortion bans. The...

In a single-line statement, the European Parliament is declaring the European Union an ‘LGBTIQ Freedom Zone’. This sentence captures the positive and inclusive message S...

Sixth Progressive Youth Forum 4 and 5 March 2021 S&D online event in cooperation with PES Women, FEPS, FES, YES and the EWL 4 March 2021 - 09h00 to 16h45 9:00-12:00: EP...

Agnes Jongerius, S&D MEP and spokesperson on employment and social affairs, said: “At the Social Summit in Porto we have the historic opportunity to make social rights a...

The ban on abortion in #Poland is a human rights violation that puts women’s health and lives at risk. This is unacceptable!

S&Ds: Attack on Polish women is an attack on all European women The Socialists and Democrats are leading a cross party majority to support Polish women whose rights are...

28 September is International Safe Abortion Day. The day was first celebrated as a day of action for decriminalization of abortion in Latin America and the Caribbean in...