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...

Women must be at the heart of our COVID-19 financial response.