NALAS co-organized a seminar on Gender Equality and Human Rights of LGBTI Persons
From 24-26 November 2014, in Brussels, NALAS co-organized a seminar on Gender Equality and Human Rights of LGBTI Persons. This is the sixth NALAS activity implemented in cooperation with the Local Administration Facility (LAF), the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) instrument managed by the Directorate-General Enlargement of the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions.
Some 40 participants, representing municipalities from Western Balkans and Turkey took part in the seminar which introduced them to the EU policies and programmes related to equal treatment of men and women and fight against discrimination and Rights of LGBTI citizens. Also, the seminar provided the opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the field of gender equality and antidiscrimination of LGBTI people at the EU level. Important aspect of this seminar was the exchange and networking opportunities among the participants and with other European-level institutions active in this field.
The seminar provided general information on the functioning and decision-making of the EU, but also covered: the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation of the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (recast); Council Directive 2004/113/EC implementing the principle of equal treatment between women and men in the access to and supply of goods and services.
Participants benefited from the rich experiences of speakers from the European Commission, Council of Europe, Committee of the Regions, Council of European Municipalities and Regions, the European Institute for Gender Equality and ILGA-Europe. Also, they learned about the best practices in gender equality and protection of human rights of the Netherlands and Malta, as well as the City of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
To see the seminar Agenda: Agenda-LAF seminar on Gender and LGBTI rights.pdf
Latest News
-
EU Enlargement Day 2019: Money through Values? Is Improved Governance Leading to Local Socio-Economic Development?
The 5th EU Enlargement Day organized by the European Committee of Regions took place on 18-19 June, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium.Mr. Shilegov, in his function as Mayor of Skopje and President of NALAS and ZELS, initiated his key note address referring to the development process in Poland during and after the accession process. The Polish experience was characterized as a role model for the WB6 worth be emulated and learned from due to its motivating success to improve governance and boosting socio-economic development by actively involving the local government level. Mr. Shilegov also shared with the participants a number of NALAS recommendations that can help facilitate improved governance via EU funding leading to local socio-economic development in the region.
-
The Forum of Cities and Regions - Involving Local Government Associations at regional and national level as strategic dialogue partners
NALAS contributions in the The Forum of Cities and Regions “Investing in Western Balkans - Investing in Europe” Local Governments session of 6 June,2019 focused on sharing findings of two regional NALAS surveys and active participation in the panel discussion dedicated to the topic of quality public services. Involving Local Government Associations at regional and national level as strategic dialogue partners was a recommendation voiced to all participants, who take sustainable and inclusive development seriously.
-
The Forum of Cities and Regions “Investing in Western Balkans - Investing in Europe” kicks off in Rzeszow, Poland
The Forum of Cities and Regions “Investing in Western Balkans - Investing in Europe”, organized by the Polish Ministry of Investment and Economic Development, in the framework of the Polish Presidency in the Berlin Process is taking place from 4-6 June in Rzeszow, Poland. The Forum is co-hosted by NALAS, The Association of Polish Cities and the Union of Provinces of Poland. The Forum will be a meeting of cities from the Western Balkans and partners participating in the Berlin Process providing the opportunity for an exchange with the European Commission, the Regional Cooperation Council and the Committee of the Regions to discuss the support on the Western Balkans in the process of European Integration and economic transformation.
- View all
