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UN Women
The United Nations General Assembly unanimously decided to establish UN Women, the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women.
Self-employed workers to gain maternity and pension benefits under new EU law
Self-employed workers and their partners will enjoy better social protection – including the right to maternity leave for the first time – under new legislation endorsed by EU governments today.
More women in top jobs key to economic growth, says EU report
Only one in 10 board members of Europe's biggest listed companies is a woman and all central bank governors in the EU are male.
Tackling the gender pay gap – Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need to tackle the gender pay gap? At 18% across Europe, the gender pay gap remains intolerably high and stubborn. Equal pay for equal work is one of the European Union’s founding principles.
EU Commission Statement for Women's Day 2010
Ahead of International Women's Day, the European Commission strengthened and deepened its commitment to equality between women and men with a Women's Charter.
Vice-President Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship - Gen
European Commission plans to use a series of measures aimed at significantly reducing the pay gap between men and women over the next five years.
Kunsill Nazzjonali tan-Nisa - Messagg ghal Jum il-Mara 2010
L-OMMIJIET LI JAHDMU M'GHANDHOMX IKUNU PENALIZZATI Il-Kunsill Nazzjonali tan-Nisa jsejjah lill-membri parlamentari ewropej kollha biex jivvutaw favor l-estensjoni tal-leave tal-maternita' u tal-leave ghall-genituri li se tkun ipprezentata fil-Parlament Ewropew fl-24 u l-25 ta' Marzu wara li fl-ahhar ta' Dicembru il-vot ma ittehidx konsegwenza ta' kontroversja bejn il-gruppi politici
Longer parental leave and incentives for fathers
Longer parental leave and incentives for fathers agreed by EU ministersEuropean Commission, Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities Parents will have the right to longer parental leave, under new rules agreed by EU ministers today.
Neqirdu il-pjaga tal-Vjolenza Domestika – Kulhadd ghandu sehem x’jaghti
Il-Vjolenza domestika sew psikologika, emozzjonali jew fizika tmur kontra d-dritt fundamental tal-bniedem ghall-hajja u dritt ta’ sikurezza b’mod partikolari fil-familja, l-ambjent l-aktar essenzjali ghall-hajja decenti.
Responding to Domestic Violence: Making a difference
(International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25 November 2009) Domestic violence by men against women, whether physical or psychological, is one of the gravest violations of human rights: the right to life and to physical and psychological integrity. Its consequences are devastating resulting in mental as well as physical and psychological problems. It is widespread at all levels of society. Reluctance to report is still high as a result of fear, humiliation, worries about family breakup, holding on to the conviction of solving the problems and not least lack of financial independence.
4th Congress of the Small States of Europe
4th CONGRESS OF THE SMALL STATES OF EUROPE The Role of Gender Equality in the Small States of Europe The National Council of Women of Malta hosted the 4th UNESCO Congress for Women Organisations from the Eight Small States of Europe from the 24 to 27 September 2009 at The Palace Hotel, Sliema.
SMEs: A favourable business environment: supporting enterprise and job creation
'Think Small First': A Small Business Act for Europe At a time when there is a global financial and economic crisis, it is companies, in particular SMEs that are the most sensitive and at the same time the most important elements in terms of job creation and recovery capacity. SMEs are a crucial part of our economy and a major source of employment, entrepreneurial skills and innovation
MEUSAC Employment, Social Policy and Health Sectoral Committee Meeting 22 April 2009
National Council of Women recommendations Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 92/85/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health at work of pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding COM(2008) 637 final – 2008/0193 (COD)
Future Skills for Future Jobs
Anticipating labour market and skills needs The need to address Labour Market Skills Issues at European level Europe, potentially, faces a major skills problem in the near future. Over 20 million new jobs are expected to be created between 2006 and 2020. Another 85 million jobs will be available to replace people who retire or leave the labour market for other reasons.
Breast Screening – a lifeline for women
The National Council of Women welcomes the long awaited breast screening programme that the Council has been pushing for in line with WHO requirements for many years
 Ms Alda Bugeja   Ladies at the Gozo Exhibition
 Ms Alda Bugeja explaining the arts of making Macrame and Weaving    NCW Members admiring a woven carpet made by the students of Ms Alda Bugeja during the Exhibition of Old Traditional Crafts organised by the National Council of Women in collaboration with the Ministry for Gozo
 Old Traditional Crafts   Minister for Gozo
 Old Traditional Crafts Exhibition at the Gozo Ministry   The Hon. Giovanna Debono Minister for Gozo and NCW Members  during NCW Exhibition on Old Traditional Crafts held on Saturday 8th May at the Gozo Ministry Victoria.
   
 Pensions talk 13th May   Pensions 13th May
 Participants during the Public Dialogue on Social Security Entitlements at the Museum of Archaeology Republic Street Valletta on Thursday 13th May 2010   Public Dialogue on Social Security Entitlements organised by National Council of Women as part of its activities for the European Year Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010
   
 Road Map for Equality May 12th   Road May for Equality
 Maria Isabel Vicandi, Ambassador for Spain, Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Chris Said, NCW President Ms Grace Attard and Suzanne Gatt University of Malta during the Seminar,"The Road Map for Equality After 2010" on May 12th 2010  Participants during the Seminar at the Corinthia Palace Hotel Attard, The Road Map for Equality After 2010" organised by the Ambassador for Spain
   
 Women in Public Life   Women in public life 2
 The American Ambassador addressing the participants during the Public Dialogue "Women in Public Life - A changing Scenario   A section of the participants during the Public Dialogue on Women in Public Life - A Changing Scenario held on the 16th April 2010
 Musico Literary Evening   Musico Literary
 Monica Attard reading poetry during the Musico Literary Evening   Musico Literary Evening held at Sala Isouard on Friday 18th March 2010
   
 Art Exhibition 1  Art Exb 2010
 Mrs Margaret Abela spouse of H.E. the President of Malta and NCW President Grace Attard during the launch of the Art Exhibition held at San Anton Palace.   The launching of NCW Art Exhibition by female Artist in aid of the Community Chest Fund at San Anton Palace.
   
 IWD Mass 2010  IWD Mass 2
 International Women's Day Mass 6th March 2010   IWD celebration Mass at St. Patrick's church Sliema 6th March 2010
   
 english class 2010  computer class
 Mr John Ellis tutor and students during the English  level 5 Course at NCW  ECDL Course students at work at NCW CTLC
   
 computer 5  Computer class 2010
   
 computer 2  computer 4
   
 computer   computer certificate giving
   
    
 Maria Elena Farrugia placed third during BMV Music Competition   Justin Zarb placed first during BMV Music Competition
   
    
 Bettina Cassar placed second during the BMV Music Competition   Justin Zarb receiving his award from  the Hon. Dolores Cristina Minister for Education, Youth and Culture and Grace Attard NCW President.
   
    
 BMV Music Competition Judges   The Audience during the BMV Music Competition Concert.
   
 4th Women Congress   4TH wOMEN CONGRESS
 4th Women Congress delegates from the Small States of Europe during the tour of MCC  NCW President Grace Attard, Ms Esther Eghobamien Head of Gender Commonwealth Secretariat and NCW Hon. General Secretary Doris Bingley during the Gala Dinner in honour of  the Small States of Europe Delegates
 4th Congress  4th Women Congress
 Foreign Delegates during the 4th Women Congress Sept 2009  

 H.E. the US Ambassador, H.E. High Commissioner and Ms Esther Eghobamien Head of Gender - Commonwealth Secretariat

 4th Women Congress of the Small States of Europe  4th Congress of the Small States of Europe
 Mrs Margaret Abela, Mrs Catherine Gonzi and Mrs Michelle Muscat during the Congress of the Small States of Europe September 2009   Delegates during the Congress 25-26th September 2009
    
 Hanan El Khatib ,Malta Foreign Office, Prof Peter Xuereb, President Emeritus Guido de Marco, Grace Attard, President National Council of Women, Vijay Krishnarajan, Deputy Director Commonwealth Foundation and Doris Bingley, Commonwealth Foundation Civil Society Advisory Committee. 

 CHOGM 2009
Commonwealth People’s Forum (CPF)
“Partnering for a More Equitable and Sustainable Future”
Conference/Consultation on Monday 8th June 2009
 at the Royal Hall, The Palace Sliema

   
    
 NCW Executive Committee meets Mrs Abela, wife of H.E. President Dr. George Abela  NCW President Grace Attard and the Executive Committee pay a courtesy call on His Excellency the President of Malta.
   
    
 European Centre of the International Council of Women delegates with NCW members during the tree planting ceremony at San Anton to commenorate NCW 45th Anniversary and ECICW Spring General Assembly in Malta  President Grace Attard presenting NCW's donation to Mr. Patrick Pace from the Tree for You campaign.
 Maltese Women in the European Parliament’  Maltese Women in the European Parliament’ 2
 The Hon. Louis Galea, Speaker of the House of Representatives, addresses the NCW Conference entitled ‘Maltese Women in the European Parliament’ on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary in collaboration with the European Centre of the International Council of Women. At The Victoria hotel, Sliema.  The Hon. Louis Galea, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mrs Grace Attard, NCW President and Mrs Grace Wedekind, ECICW President during the NCW conference
 Maltese Women in the European Parliament’3  Maltese Women in the European Parliament’4
 NCW conference on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary in collaboration with the European Centre of the International Council of Women at the Victoria Hotel Sliema  NCW conference on the occasion of the 45th Anniversary in collaboration with the European Centre of the International Council of Women at the Victoria Hotel Sliema
 
  
 NCW President Grace Attard during the Press Conference with Commissioner Spdida at the Launch of the EU Campaign on the gender pay gap on the 3 March 2009   Carolyn Hannan Director, Division for the Advancement of Women (on the right) with Doris Bingley NCW Malta and Helen Reardon-Bond Director ,Gender Equality Policy and Inclusion UK during the 53rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York.
   
 
Executive Committee
  
Dame Blanch Martin
 Prime Minister  Dr. Lawrence Gonzi with NCW Executive Committee at the Prime Minister's office 23rd February 2009   Hon. Presidency for Dame Blanche Martin during the Foundation Day Dinner 20th February 2009
 
  

 Annual General Meeting at the Victoria Hotel Saturday 31st January 2009

 

 Grace Attard NCW New President during the AGM 2009

   
    
NCW President Doreen Micallef, Hon. General Secretary Doris Bingley, EESC Member Grace Attard with MEP Astrid Lulling 

NCW delegation: President Doreen Micallef, Gen. Sec Doris Bingley and EESC member Grace Attard at a meeting with  the Hon. Dr. Chris Said, Parliamentary Secretary for Communication.

   
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