Women Inspiring Europe

Here's a story about a woman who just wanted to put up shelves and overcame the stereotypical attitude that construction is a man's world

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Mary Dowson finds out from women working in the UK how they find gender equality in this the 21st century and have things really changed over time.

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Does gender and equality extend to the boardroom? Ursula Lidbetter is a woman at the top of her game and has firm but fair views on gender equality.

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We continued the miniseries dedicated to famous women, two personalities who have contributed to the construction of Europe, both militant core values ​​promoted by the EU: Simone Veil and Catherine Lalumiere.

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Amelia Valcárcel is one of the greatest exponents in European feminism. Professor of Moral and Political Philosophy, UNED and, since last year, the second woman member of the State Council, the patron of the Prado Museum, the National Library, and jury for the Prince of Asturias Awards. Valcarcel is the author of several books related with philosophy and ethics.

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The European Institute for Equal Opportunities between women and men just released a schedule in which 12 eminent women are present in Europe. In addition to promoting equal opportunities between women and men, the Institute intends, through this action, to highlight the achievements of the people on that list.

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Remarkable Women across Europe. Tatjana Dolanc introduces women who inspire others to achieve great things in politics, science and business.

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The European Institute for Gender Equality has come up with a new calendar, featuring twelve women from across Europe who are working for greater equality. One of them is Marianne Heimbach-Steins of Münster, Germany - we spoke to her to find out more about her work. (In German)

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Simone Veil and Catherine Lalumière had major contributions to the development of pan-European structures. (In Romanian)

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Over the course of history, there have been plenty of Romanian women who left their mark in various fields. We take a look at just a few of them. (In Romanian)

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Many women in Latvia have distinguished themselves through their professional work, earning medals and distinctions that are internationally recognised. However, within the country, gender issues are not up for discussion.

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The World Economic Forum has launched the new 2011 edition of its Global Gender Gap report. It's an attempt to measure the gender gap in 135 countries across four different areas: health, education, economic participation and political empowerment . The aim is to look at how equitably countries are distributing resources and opportunities between women and men. How are women doing in Europe? In which countries of the continent are they better off? Find out more in an interview with Saadia Zahidi, Senior Director and Head of the Women leaders and Gender Parity programme at the World Economic Forum. (In French)

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Maria Chiara Prodi is just one of the women inspiring Europe, having worked for six years as artistic assistant at the Theatre National de L’Opera Comique in Paris. After a music degree (piano), a degree in communication and a masters in show-business management, she managed to find a profession that allows her to make the most of her many skills, becoming the manager of a website which connects 50 French and Italian associations. The project is a pilot financed by the Ile de France region. She is also the creator and founder of “ExBo.org" a network of people born in Bologna and living abroad: a pilot project that promotes the circulation of ideas, resources, incentives and people, between their hometown and the city where they settled. (In Italian)

In the debate over gender equality, there are voices suggesting that businesses should be forced to have women on their boards. Commissioner Vivianne Redding is leading one such movement, proposing a 'board pledge' to shatter the glass ceilings which impede senior women executives. But is the EU is really an appropriate forum in the fight for women's rights? We spoke to Randi Theil Nielsen from the Danish Women's Council. (In Danish)

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January 21st marks the 150th anniversary of the death of famous Czech author Božena Němcová. We talk to Getraude Zand, a specialist in Czech literature based in Vienna, to find out more about her life and work. (In Czech)

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Equality between men and women is one of the European Union's founding principles. However, across the EU, women are still largely outnumbered by men in positions of responsibility. Why is this? And should Estonia attempt to obtain a fairer gender balance when it comes to people in decision-making positions? An interview with the visionary leader Hardo Aasmäe. (In Estonian)

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Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radičová won the prestigious title of "Woman of the Year in 210, awarded by the American magazine Glamour. Ever since, many Slovaks have considered her an inspiring example. However, in a Euranet survey, our respondents also mentioned successful athletes among their favourites, with Anastasia Kuzminovo being especially popular. Kuzminovo was Slovakia's most successful athlete in 2010. Many of the respondents believe that inspirational women can retire from the limelight, helping good causes through their celebrity status, while still being respected by the society they have assisted. (In Slovak)

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Lithuanian professor Dalia Leinartė was longlisted to feature on the European Institute's calendar for Gender Equality, featuring 12 of Europe's most remarkable women. She's made considerable steps forward in the fight against discrimination and the struggle for gender equality. Professor Leinartė stresses that gender equality shouldn't be taken for granted: if there are no efforts to sustain it, then women's situation in society will only get worse. (In Lithuanian)

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One thing Carolien Bijen has plenty of is ambition - her aim is to be Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Currently, she's head of &Samhoud Women, a group that aims to take more women to the top in the Netherlands. Carolien Bijen, already a success in the business world, is angry about the low level of women who end up as top managers - just 8%. This is something she plans to change. She also gives her opinion of how Neelie Kroes, European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda and one of several Vice-Presidents of the European Commission, has achieved success: "She's really a man in women's clothes". (In Dutch)

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Slovenian climate expert Lučka Kajfež Bogataj is one of the 12 European women featured on the EIGE's 2012 ''Women Inspiring Europe'' calendar. According to her, Slovenian women have great potential when it comes to setting an example for other women in the EU - and the world. However, she also believes they could do more when it comes to political decision-making. (In Slovenian)

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