@zitagurmai.bsky.social
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The EU can’t ignore this any longer:
– unequal laws
– low convictions
– impunity
– victim-blaming
The draft report led by @joannasw.bsky.social & Evin Incir in the European Parliament sends a clear message to the Commission and Member States: the EU needs a consent-based definition of rape.
– unequal laws
– low convictions
– impunity
– victim-blaming
The draft report led by @joannasw.bsky.social & Evin Incir in the European Parliament sends a clear message to the Commission and Member States: the EU needs a consent-based definition of rape.
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The EU can’t ignore this any longer:
– unequal laws
– low convictions
– impunity
– victim-blaming
The draft report led by @joannasw.bsky.social & Evin Incir in the European Parliament sends a clear message to the Commission and Member States: the EU needs a consent-based definition of rape.
– unequal laws
– low convictions
– impunity
– victim-blaming
The draft report led by @joannasw.bsky.social & Evin Incir in the European Parliament sends a clear message to the Commission and Member States: the EU needs a consent-based definition of rape.
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Rape laws still vary across Europe. In many countries, rape is not defined on the basis of consent - leaving survivors without justice.
With the leadership of @joannasw.bsky.social
& Evin Incir, the S&D
fights in the European Parliament for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape.
With the leadership of @joannasw.bsky.social
& Evin Incir, the S&D
fights in the European Parliament for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape.
November 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Rape laws still vary across Europe. In many countries, rape is not defined on the basis of consent - leaving survivors without justice.
With the leadership of @joannasw.bsky.social
& Evin Incir, the S&D
fights in the European Parliament for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape.
With the leadership of @joannasw.bsky.social
& Evin Incir, the S&D
fights in the European Parliament for an EU-wide consent-based definition of rape.
On Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, remember Bertha Benz — the woman who completed history’s first long-distance drive and proved the future of the car. Women’s courage has always driven innovation. 👉
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November 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, remember Bertha Benz — the woman who completed history’s first long-distance drive and proved the future of the car. Women’s courage has always driven innovation. 👉
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🇱🇻 Today we celebrate the courage of 1918, when the Republic of Latvia was proclaimed.
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
🇱🇻 Today we celebrate the courage of 1918, when the Republic of Latvia was proclaimed.
🇨🇿Happy Freedom and Democracy Day to Czechia. The courage shown by students and protestors in 1989 remains an inspiration — and a reminder that we must always stand up for democracy!
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🇨🇿Happy Freedom and Democracy Day to Czechia. The courage shown by students and protestors in 1989 remains an inspiration — and a reminder that we must always stand up for democracy!
🇦🇱 Albania is emerging as one of Europe’s gender-equality success stories — now ranked No.1 worldwide for the smallest pay gap. This took real political courage.
I wrote about it after meeting PM @ediramaal.bsky.social in Tirana.
👉 Read more on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/zitagu...
I wrote about it after meeting PM @ediramaal.bsky.social in Tirana.
👉 Read more on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/zitagu...
An unexpected gender equality success | Zita Gurmai
Albania is emerging as one of Europe’s most unexpected success stories in gender equality — and the data proves it.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🇦🇱 Albania is emerging as one of Europe’s gender-equality success stories — now ranked No.1 worldwide for the smallest pay gap. This took real political courage.
I wrote about it after meeting PM @ediramaal.bsky.social in Tirana.
👉 Read more on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/zitagu...
I wrote about it after meeting PM @ediramaal.bsky.social in Tirana.
👉 Read more on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/zitagu...
Albania is now one of the leading countries on gender equality — a miracle few expected, built on real courage.
Great to meet my friend and ally Edi Rama in Tirana this week. His leadership shows what real political will can achieve. ✊🌹
#EdiRama #GenderEquality
Great to meet my friend and ally Edi Rama in Tirana this week. His leadership shows what real political will can achieve. ✊🌹
#EdiRama #GenderEquality
November 16, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Albania is now one of the leading countries on gender equality — a miracle few expected, built on real courage.
Great to meet my friend and ally Edi Rama in Tirana this week. His leadership shows what real political will can achieve. ✊🌹
#EdiRama #GenderEquality
Great to meet my friend and ally Edi Rama in Tirana this week. His leadership shows what real political will can achieve. ✊🌹
#EdiRama #GenderEquality
👏 Congratulations to Marko Vešligaj and everyone involved!
The EP adopted priorities for the new Strategy on Women’s Rights & Gender Equality — including a call for universal access to safe, legal abortion across the EU. ✊💜
#EP #PESWomen #GenderEquality
The EP adopted priorities for the new Strategy on Women’s Rights & Gender Equality — including a call for universal access to safe, legal abortion across the EU. ✊💜
#EP #PESWomen #GenderEquality
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
👏 Congratulations to Marko Vešligaj and everyone involved!
The EP adopted priorities for the new Strategy on Women’s Rights & Gender Equality — including a call for universal access to safe, legal abortion across the EU. ✊💜
#EP #PESWomen #GenderEquality
The EP adopted priorities for the new Strategy on Women’s Rights & Gender Equality — including a call for universal access to safe, legal abortion across the EU. ✊💜
#EP #PESWomen #GenderEquality
Thousands stood with us today — as a pastor and three women MPs were charged with “violence” for protesting.
Orbán’s regime uses fear to silence dissent.
But it won’t work. We stand united for democracy and justice. ✊🇭🇺
#Hungary #Democracy #Solidarity
Orbán’s regime uses fear to silence dissent.
But it won’t work. We stand united for democracy and justice. ✊🇭🇺
#Hungary #Democracy #Solidarity
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thousands stood with us today — as a pastor and three women MPs were charged with “violence” for protesting.
Orbán’s regime uses fear to silence dissent.
But it won’t work. We stand united for democracy and justice. ✊🇭🇺
#Hungary #Democracy #Solidarity
Orbán’s regime uses fear to silence dissent.
But it won’t work. We stand united for democracy and justice. ✊🇭🇺
#Hungary #Democracy #Solidarity
🇵🇱🇭🇺 Poles and Hungarians have fought for their independence for centuries — often side by side, as ”dwa bratanki”.
Happy Independence Day, Poland!
May our shared spirit of solidarity and courage endure. ✊
#Poland #IndependenceDay #DwaBratanki #Freedom #Solidarity
Happy Independence Day, Poland!
May our shared spirit of solidarity and courage endure. ✊
#Poland #IndependenceDay #DwaBratanki #Freedom #Solidarity
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🇵🇱🇭🇺 Poles and Hungarians have fought for their independence for centuries — often side by side, as ”dwa bratanki”.
Happy Independence Day, Poland!
May our shared spirit of solidarity and courage endure. ✊
#Poland #IndependenceDay #DwaBratanki #Freedom #Solidarity
Happy Independence Day, Poland!
May our shared spirit of solidarity and courage endure. ✊
#Poland #IndependenceDay #DwaBratanki #Freedom #Solidarity
Honoured to meet my longtime mentor, former Danish PM Poul Nyrup Rasmussen. 🇩🇰
He taught us that a stronger, fairer Europe is always worth fighting for — and he’s still doing it today through his work on mental health. 🌹🇪🇺 #Solidarity #Europe
He taught us that a stronger, fairer Europe is always worth fighting for — and he’s still doing it today through his work on mental health. 🌹🇪🇺 #Solidarity #Europe
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Honoured to meet my longtime mentor, former Danish PM Poul Nyrup Rasmussen. 🇩🇰
He taught us that a stronger, fairer Europe is always worth fighting for — and he’s still doing it today through his work on mental health. 🌹🇪🇺 #Solidarity #Europe
He taught us that a stronger, fairer Europe is always worth fighting for — and he’s still doing it today through his work on mental health. 🌹🇪🇺 #Solidarity #Europe
Hungarian prosecutors want to jail us for standing with a pastor punished for helping the poor and defying Orbán.
Authoritarians rule by fear — but we won’t be silent. ✊🇭🇺 #Freedom #RuleOfLaw
Authoritarians rule by fear — but we won’t be silent. ✊🇭🇺 #Freedom #RuleOfLaw
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Hungarian prosecutors want to jail us for standing with a pastor punished for helping the poor and defying Orbán.
Authoritarians rule by fear — but we won’t be silent. ✊🇭🇺 #Freedom #RuleOfLaw
Authoritarians rule by fear — but we won’t be silent. ✊🇭🇺 #Freedom #RuleOfLaw
🇭🇺 35 years ago we joined the Council of Europe — and chose democracy.
Orbán walked away from that choice.
The next government must bring Hungary home.
#CoE
Orbán walked away from that choice.
The next government must bring Hungary home.
#CoE
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🇭🇺 35 years ago we joined the Council of Europe — and chose democracy.
Orbán walked away from that choice.
The next government must bring Hungary home.
#CoE
Orbán walked away from that choice.
The next government must bring Hungary home.
#CoE
Good news from Latvia.
People spoke up, pressure worked, and the government backed off from abandoning the Istanbul Convention for now.
We stay vigilant. We keep fighting. Women's rights and safety are non-negotiable. ✊♀️
#IstanbulConvention #WomensRights #Europe
People spoke up, pressure worked, and the government backed off from abandoning the Istanbul Convention for now.
We stay vigilant. We keep fighting. Women's rights and safety are non-negotiable. ✊♀️
#IstanbulConvention #WomensRights #Europe
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Good news from Latvia.
People spoke up, pressure worked, and the government backed off from abandoning the Istanbul Convention for now.
We stay vigilant. We keep fighting. Women's rights and safety are non-negotiable. ✊♀️
#IstanbulConvention #WomensRights #Europe
People spoke up, pressure worked, and the government backed off from abandoning the Istanbul Convention for now.
We stay vigilant. We keep fighting. Women's rights and safety are non-negotiable. ✊♀️
#IstanbulConvention #WomensRights #Europe
The victory of Zohran Mamdani shows the power of innovative, grassroots campaigning and a relentless focus on voters’ everyday needs. 🌹
Progressives everywhere can learn from his positive message in a gloomy political climate.
#ProgressivePolitics #ZohranMamdani
Progressives everywhere can learn from his positive message in a gloomy political climate.
#ProgressivePolitics #ZohranMamdani
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The victory of Zohran Mamdani shows the power of innovative, grassroots campaigning and a relentless focus on voters’ everyday needs. 🌹
Progressives everywhere can learn from his positive message in a gloomy political climate.
#ProgressivePolitics #ZohranMamdani
Progressives everywhere can learn from his positive message in a gloomy political climate.
#ProgressivePolitics #ZohranMamdani
30 years ago, Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated—a tragic loss for Israel, Palestine, and all who believe in peace.
In Tel Aviv a huge crowd remembered the man who had the courage to choose dialogue over division, proving that leadership means daring to pursue peace.
#Peace #MiddleEast
In Tel Aviv a huge crowd remembered the man who had the courage to choose dialogue over division, proving that leadership means daring to pursue peace.
#Peace #MiddleEast
November 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
30 years ago, Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated—a tragic loss for Israel, Palestine, and all who believe in peace.
In Tel Aviv a huge crowd remembered the man who had the courage to choose dialogue over division, proving that leadership means daring to pursue peace.
#Peace #MiddleEast
In Tel Aviv a huge crowd remembered the man who had the courage to choose dialogue over division, proving that leadership means daring to pursue peace.
#Peace #MiddleEast
🇪🇺 75 years since the ECHR was signed — a shield against tyranny and abuse of power.
Authoritarians still fear it. Citizens still need it.
Democracy survives because we defend it. ✊
#ECHR #HumanRights #Europe
Authoritarians still fear it. Citizens still need it.
Democracy survives because we defend it. ✊
#ECHR #HumanRights #Europe
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🇪🇺 75 years since the ECHR was signed — a shield against tyranny and abuse of power.
Authoritarians still fear it. Citizens still need it.
Democracy survives because we defend it. ✊
#ECHR #HumanRights #Europe
Authoritarians still fear it. Citizens still need it.
Democracy survives because we defend it. ✊
#ECHR #HumanRights #Europe
👏 Huge credit to the women’s organization of PSD, Simona Bucura-Oprescu and the coalition for pushing a bold law against femicide and gender-based violence.
Protecting women’s lives is not optional — it’s a pillar of democracy. 🌹✊
#WomensRights #Romania
Protecting women’s lives is not optional — it’s a pillar of democracy. 🌹✊
#WomensRights #Romania
November 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
👏 Huge credit to the women’s organization of PSD, Simona Bucura-Oprescu and the coalition for pushing a bold law against femicide and gender-based violence.
Protecting women’s lives is not optional — it’s a pillar of democracy. 🌹✊
#WomensRights #Romania
Protecting women’s lives is not optional — it’s a pillar of democracy. 🌹✊
#WomensRights #Romania
One year on from the Serbian train station disaster, we remember the lives lost — and demand the truth.
This tragedy exposed corruption, sparked mass protests, and forced resignations.
We must keep pushing for justice.
✊🇷🇸
#Serbia #Accountability #Solidarity
This tragedy exposed corruption, sparked mass protests, and forced resignations.
We must keep pushing for justice.
✊🇷🇸
#Serbia #Accountability #Solidarity
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
One year on from the Serbian train station disaster, we remember the lives lost — and demand the truth.
This tragedy exposed corruption, sparked mass protests, and forced resignations.
We must keep pushing for justice.
✊🇷🇸
#Serbia #Accountability #Solidarity
This tragedy exposed corruption, sparked mass protests, and forced resignations.
We must keep pushing for justice.
✊🇷🇸
#Serbia #Accountability #Solidarity
A dark day for women in Europe.
Latvia walking away from the #IstanbulConvention.
Let’s be clear: this is not about “tradition” or family values.”
It’s an attack on human rights.
Women deserve safety and dignity — everywhere, every day. And we will not back down. ✊
#WomensRights #Democracy #Europe
Latvia walking away from the #IstanbulConvention.
Let’s be clear: this is not about “tradition” or family values.”
It’s an attack on human rights.
Women deserve safety and dignity — everywhere, every day. And we will not back down. ✊
#WomensRights #Democracy #Europe
October 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
A dark day for women in Europe.
Latvia walking away from the #IstanbulConvention.
Let’s be clear: this is not about “tradition” or family values.”
It’s an attack on human rights.
Women deserve safety and dignity — everywhere, every day. And we will not back down. ✊
#WomensRights #Democracy #Europe
Latvia walking away from the #IstanbulConvention.
Let’s be clear: this is not about “tradition” or family values.”
It’s an attack on human rights.
Women deserve safety and dignity — everywhere, every day. And we will not back down. ✊
#WomensRights #Democracy #Europe
As someone who’s known @franstimmermans.groenlinkspvda.nl for many years, I watched his decision to step down with both sadness and respect.
In politics, resignation isn’t retreat — it’s accountability. 🌹
Read my full reflections on leadership and renewal here:
🔗 bit.ly/3LcCbFC
#Leadership #Renewal
In politics, resignation isn’t retreat — it’s accountability. 🌹
Read my full reflections on leadership and renewal here:
🔗 bit.ly/3LcCbFC
#Leadership #Renewal
October 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
As someone who’s known @franstimmermans.groenlinkspvda.nl for many years, I watched his decision to step down with both sadness and respect.
In politics, resignation isn’t retreat — it’s accountability. 🌹
Read my full reflections on leadership and renewal here:
🔗 bit.ly/3LcCbFC
#Leadership #Renewal
In politics, resignation isn’t retreat — it’s accountability. 🌹
Read my full reflections on leadership and renewal here:
🔗 bit.ly/3LcCbFC
#Leadership #Renewal
@pes.eu: Good luck to our friends from @groenlinks-pvda.bsky.social in this week's general election in the Netherlands.
@franstimmermans.groenlinkspvda.nl has the right experience to lead 🇳🇱 through turbulent times, deliver social and green policies and defend democracy.
@franstimmermans.groenlinkspvda.nl has the right experience to lead 🇳🇱 through turbulent times, deliver social and green policies and defend democracy.
October 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
@pes.eu: Good luck to our friends from @groenlinks-pvda.bsky.social in this week's general election in the Netherlands.
@franstimmermans.groenlinkspvda.nl has the right experience to lead 🇳🇱 through turbulent times, deliver social and green policies and defend democracy.
@franstimmermans.groenlinkspvda.nl has the right experience to lead 🇳🇱 through turbulent times, deliver social and green policies and defend democracy.
Happy Austrian National Day! 🇦🇹
Our histories have long been intertwined — sometimes in struggle, often in peace and solidarity.
Today we celebrate our shared European values of peace, democracy, and cooperation. 🌹✊
#Austria #Europe #Solidarity #NationalDay #PES #SPÖ
Our histories have long been intertwined — sometimes in struggle, often in peace and solidarity.
Today we celebrate our shared European values of peace, democracy, and cooperation. 🌹✊
#Austria #Europe #Solidarity #NationalDay #PES #SPÖ
October 26, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Happy Austrian National Day! 🇦🇹
Our histories have long been intertwined — sometimes in struggle, often in peace and solidarity.
Today we celebrate our shared European values of peace, democracy, and cooperation. 🌹✊
#Austria #Europe #Solidarity #NationalDay #PES #SPÖ
Our histories have long been intertwined — sometimes in struggle, often in peace and solidarity.
Today we celebrate our shared European values of peace, democracy, and cooperation. 🌹✊
#Austria #Europe #Solidarity #NationalDay #PES #SPÖ
🌹 Congratulations to Catherine Connolly on her landslide victory as President of Ireland!
A powerful win for a left-wing woman who stands for justice, equality and a new direction in Irish politics. ✊🇮🇪
#Ireland #Connolly #WomenInPower #ProgressiveEurope
A powerful win for a left-wing woman who stands for justice, equality and a new direction in Irish politics. ✊🇮🇪
#Ireland #Connolly #WomenInPower #ProgressiveEurope
October 26, 2025 at 5:54 AM
🌹 Congratulations to Catherine Connolly on her landslide victory as President of Ireland!
A powerful win for a left-wing woman who stands for justice, equality and a new direction in Irish politics. ✊🇮🇪
#Ireland #Connolly #WomenInPower #ProgressiveEurope
A powerful win for a left-wing woman who stands for justice, equality and a new direction in Irish politics. ✊🇮🇪
#Ireland #Connolly #WomenInPower #ProgressiveEurope