Remarks by Commissioner Lahbib at the press conference of the Roadmap for Womens Rights

This week, headlines focus on Ukraine, war, and security. While these are critical, its essential to address womens rights amid these issues. Womens rights are directly impacted by these crises. The EU is a leader in gender equality, but challenges remain, such as equal pay, healthcare, and political representation. The Roadmap for Womens Rights aims to strengthen gender equality, focusing on violence, healthcare, pay equality, and political representation. The Roadmap will be presented at the UN, emphasizing fairness and equality.