To mark International Women’s Day, on Tuesday MEPs hear the testimony of Jackie Fox, who campaigns in memory of her daughter, a victim of cyberbullying, followed by one round of political group speakers.

Since her daughter’s death by suicide in 2018 following online bullying, Jackie Fox has campaigned tirelessly for stronger protection for victims. She advocated for the introduction of “Coco’s Law” in Ireland. This legislation makes it an offence to share or threaten to share intimate images on digital devices without consent. It also criminalises severe online bullying.

MEPs are also expected to react to the new EU gender equality strategy, presented on 5 March 2026 by the Commission. The European Parliament adopted a resolution in November 2025 to provide input for the Commission’s strategy.

Closing the gender pay gap

In a separate debate on Monday afternoon, MEPs will review progress on addressing the gender pay and pension gaps in the EU. The own-initiative report to be put to a plenary vote on Wednesday highlights the fact that women continue to carry out a disproportionate share of unpaid care and domestic work. This in turn reduces their labour market participation and pension accrual and is one of the main reasons for the gender pay and pension gaps.

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EP Plenary debate on International Women's Day 2026

EP Plenary Session - International Women's Day Celebration

Point of order and closing of the ceremony of the International Women’s Day Celebration.

International Women’s Day: Point of order and closing of the ceremony

To mark International Women’s Day, political group speakers take the floor after the testimony of Jackie Fox, who campaigns in memory of her daughter, a victim of cyberbullying. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

International Women’s Day Celebration: one round of political group speakers

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day Celebration, EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a speech after the testimony of Jackie Fox, who campaigns in memory of her daughter, a victim of cyberbullying. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Women’s Day: speech by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

To mark International Women’s Day, MEPs hear the testimony of Jackie Fox, who campaigns in memory of her daughter, a victim of cyberbullying. Since her daughter’s death by suicide in 2018 following online bullying, Jackie Fox has campaigned tirelessly for stronger protection for victims. She advocated for the introduction of “Coco’s Law” in Ireland. This legislation makes it an offence to share or threaten to share intimate images on digital devices without consent. It also criminalises severe online bullying. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Women’s Day: speech by Jackie FOX, Campaigner for Coco's Law

Broadcasting a video clip in the hemicycle on the occasion of the International Women’s Day Celebration. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

International Women’s Day: Video-Clip

Jackie FOX and Roberta METSOLA enter the Chamber, then EP President Roberta METSOLA delivers a speech on the occasion of the International Women’s Day Celebration. This transcription if the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery

International Women’s Day: arrival in the hemicycle and introduction by Roberta METSOLA, EP President

To mark International Women’s Day (8/3/2026), MEPs hear the testimony of Jackie FOX, who campaigns in memory of her daughter, a victim of cyberbullying. This news item presents extracts from the celebration in the Chamber, extracts from the address to the hemicycle and from the meeting between President Roberta METSOLA and Jackie FOX.

International Women's Day 2026: extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Jackie FOX, "Coco's Law" campaigner and extracts from the address to the plenary

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