Women today make up just over 51% of the European Union's population, almost 59% of its workforce, and a large part of its political and business leadership. They represent on average 51% of EU member states' foreign services. The External Relations and Development Directorate Generals of the European Commission lag considerably behind that gender balance, with only 37% of them being women.
Proper gender representation is logic, argues the UNSR on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallstrom - former Vice-President of the Commission - "Including women in the decision-making process is about democratic representation. Nothing more and nothing less."
Stop ignoring the facts. More women should be in senior and decision making positions. There is still time to correct the trajectory, but it is running out fast. Please add your name to support Women in International Security (WIIS) Brussels' call to the EU High Representative, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the leaders of the EU’s member states.
Sponsor: WIIS Brussels
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February 4, 2011
The numbers behind the scenes confirm the disparity is even more entrenched than I first thought. I am currently compiling a report on these gaps to present to the commission.
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Hire the best person for the job regardless of gender maybe? Just a thought.
Its 2016. Why is this still even a debate? Time to fix the numbers.
Representation matters. If the workforce is mostly women then the leadership should reflect that.
37 percent is embarrassing for the EU. Do better.
Fix this imbalance. We need fresh perspectives in charge.
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Women today make up just over 51% of the European Union's population, almost 59% of its workforce, and a large part of its political and business leadership. They represent on average 51% of EU member states' foreign services. The External Relations and Development Directorate Generals of the European Commission lag considerably behind that gender balance, with only 37% of them being women.
Proper gender representation is logic, argues the UNSR on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallstrom - former Vice-President of the Commission - "Including women in the decision-making process is about democratic representation. Nothing more and nothing less."
Stop ignoring the facts. More women should be in senior and decision making positions. There is still time to correct the trajectory, but it is running out fast. Please add your name to support Women in International Security (WIIS) Brussels' call to the EU High Representative, the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission, and the leaders of the EU’s member states.
Sponsor: WIIS Brussels
Updates
February 4, 2011
The numbers behind the scenes confirm the disparity is even more entrenched than I first thought. I am currently compiling a report on these gaps to present to the commission.
Reached 100 supporters
February 4, 2011
6 Comments
Finally someone is pointing this out. We have been waiting way to long for equality in these roles.
Hire the best person for the job regardless of gender maybe? Just a thought.
Its 2016. Why is this still even a debate? Time to fix the numbers.
Representation matters. If the workforce is mostly women then the leadership should reflect that.
37 percent is embarrassing for the EU. Do better.
Fix this imbalance. We need fresh perspectives in charge.
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Finally someone is pointing this out. We have been waiting way to long for equality in these roles.