Press Release
November 28th, 2023
New study is a wake-up call for anyone deciding to enter into a long-term relationship : most systems disadvantage the economically weaker partner, often the woman
28/11/2023 - The Institute for the Equality of Women and Men has carried out a study on behalf of the Secretary of State for Equal Opportunities, including former Secretary of State Sarah Schlitz, by the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Université de Liège on the gender-specific transfer of wealth at the time of legal cohabitation, marriage, divorce and death in Belgium. This study shows that most systems disadvantage the economically weaker partner, usually a woman. At present, only…
Speech
November 25th, 2023
"If we allow women to play a second-class role, some men see this as legitimising their domination of women."
25/11/2023 - In front of me are six strong women. Women who have decided to take their destiny into their own hands and who have come together to tell me their stories. For three hours, I listened to all the violence - psychological, physical and financial - that these women had endured for years. It is not just about hitting and kicking, they insist. Many victims endure humiliation, manipulation and isolation on a daily basis. They are subjected to nasty, poisonous comments that undermine their…
Press Release
November 21st, 2023
Colloquium to launch the historic #StopFeminicide law
21/11/2023 - On 29 June 2023, the historic #StopFeminicide law was finally adopted at a plenary session of the Federal Parliament in the presence of nearly 100 women members of feminist associations and movements. The law defines the concept of feminicide, allows for the collection of statistical data, establishes a scientific committee to analyse feminicide and gender-based killings, and provides for the use of new tools for risk assessment and management. The law also improves the rights…
Press Release
November 14th, 2023
The care centres after sexual violence, you can come to us
13/11/23 - Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Secretary of State for Gender Equality, Equal Opportunities and Diversity Marie-Colline Leroy, Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke and the Institute for the equality of women and men have launched a national awareness-raising campaign around the care centres after Sexual Violence. For two months, this campaign will highlight these centres and encourage victims of sexual violence to seek help and contact the nearest care centre as soon as…
Press Release
November 10th, 2023
For the first time, the Federal Government pays tribute to Congolese soldiers on 11 November
10/11/23 - Every year on 11 November, on the anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War, an official commemorative ceremony is held at the Congress Column in Brussels, in which the Federal Government is always represented. This year, for the first time, the Secretary of State for Equal Opportunities, Marie-Colline Leroy, will officially participate on behalf of the Federal Government in the commemoration of the Battle of Tabora (Saturday at 14:00) at the only Belgian monument to…
