The European Parliament is celebrating its third annual Gender Equality Week. Parliament is committed to a fairer, more equal society. 
 
Gender equality lies at the heart of its work, across the policy agenda: from energy and the green transition, to trade and employment, to promoting fairness inside and outside EU institutions.

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Gender Equality Week 2022

As women stand up for freedom and fairness,

Parliament is fighting to improve gender equality

and ensuring better access to sexual and reproductive health.

MEPs are demanding action on the gender pay gap

as well as proper recognition for unpaid and underpaid care work.

Parliament wants to empower women in the job market,

ensure equal access to leadership positions

and guarantee gender-balance in EU institutions and beyond.

should be treated equally and get the same opportunities.