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SIW Council meeting – 21 and 22 February 2024 in Madrid, Spain
SIW gathered in Madrid on 21 and 22 February on the occasion of its Council meeting to discuss the topic of ‘Women: Present and Future of Socialism’. The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) was the host party. For more information, please read the programme below: Programme Resolution
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Message for the municipal elections in Costa Rica from Carolina Delgado, Deputy and President of the PLN Women’s Movement Costa Rica
“4th February marks a historic milestone in Costa Rica! On this day, we will hold the first joint municipal elections, a fundamental step towards gender equality in local politics. And the National Liberation Party is the only one that has complied with parity in all elected positions, having 3,003 women candidates. Let us remember the…
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Message in Memory of Piedad Córdoba
I want to express my deepest condolences for the loss of Piedad Córdoba, senator of the Historic Pact. Her passing leaves a significant void in the political realm and the community. Her dedication and valuable contribution to Colombian politics and her fight for women’s rights will be remembered with respect and admiration. In these challenging…
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Message from Jutta Urpilainen for the Finnish presidential elections
“The role of the President of Finland is to unite the nation. To generate hope and build bridges.” Jutta Urpilainen, SDP’s candidate in the Finnish presidential election
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Happy Holidays!
As 2023 comes to an end, we take this opportunity to wish you all Peace and Equality in 2024!
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On Violence against Women – Statement
Women and children are increasingly the main victims of today’s conventional or non-conventional warfare. Although entire communities suffer the consequences of armed conflict, women and girls are particularly affected because of their status in society and their sex. In conflict situations, women are often victims of rape, tortures and degrading treatments. We have witnesses these…
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SIW Declaration on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023
Each year the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women stands as a crucial call-to-arms for action to protect and ensure the safety of women and girls globally. Yet each year it is also a stark reminder of the abhorrence, and worldwide inequity, of gender-based violence that is taking place at staggering rates,…
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Congratulations to Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of the Government of Spain
On behalf of the Socialist International Women (SIW), I take this opportunity to congratulate Pedro Sánchez on his re-election as Prime Minister of the Government of Spain. Under the leadership of the socialists, Spain has become a leading country in economic development, environmental protection, democracy and the advancement of women’s rights. We are therefore very…
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Nobel Peace Prize 2023 Awarded to ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ Activist Narges Mohammadi
Socialist International Women (SIW) congratulates Narges Mohammadi on being awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. Narges is an imprisoned Iranian human rights activist who has campaigned tirelessly for women’s rights and democracy in Iran and who is a supporter of the ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ peaceful movement. Narges is currently serving multiple sentences of around 12…
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International Day of Democracy – Interview with former SIW Vice-President Hilal Dokuzcan
As we celebrate International Day of Democracy, we interview Hilal Dokuzcan, Former SIW Vice-President from Turkey. Hilal shared her insights into empowering young women by promoting gender equality and democracy. Here is her full interview…
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Message of Solidarity with Libya after Floodings
The Socialist International Women (SIW) is deeply saddened by the devastating impact and the loss of lives caused by the floods in Libya. The scale of the devastation and the impact on the people of Libya is shocking and heart-breaking. Our thoughts are with the people of Libya during these incredibly painful and difficult times…
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Message of Solidarity with Morocco after Earthquake
The Socialist International Women (SIW) is deeply saddened by the loss of lives caused by the earthquake in Morocco on Friday 08 September. Our thoughts are with the people of Morocco during these challenging and painful times. We also offer our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy. As…
International Women's Day
This 8th March we recall that equality between women and men must be defended and promoted so as not to take steps back…