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Proposed vice president commissioner for democracy and demographics Dubravka Suica - as an MEP, she has a track record of voting against the inclusion of calls in support of sexual and reproductive health and rights (Photo: European Parliament)

Tough questions for Dalli and Suica on gender rights

Next week, the European Parliament will begin holding hearings with the candidates for European Commissioners proposed by Ursula von der Leyen.

The proposed titles, allocation of portfolios, and the hierarchical structure of the European Commission are a clear departure from the current state of affairs - and present both opportunities and challenges for advancing gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights in th...

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Elena Zacharenko is head of advocacy at the International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network which works in 40 countries across Europe and central Asia so that all women, men, children and young people can lead safe and dignified sexual and reproductive lives, free from harm and discrimination.

Proposed vice president commissioner for democracy and demographics Dubravka Suica - as an MEP, she has a track record of voting against the inclusion of calls in support of sexual and reproductive health and rights (Photo: European Parliament)

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Elena Zacharenko is head of advocacy at the International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network which works in 40 countries across Europe and central Asia so that all women, men, children and young people can lead safe and dignified sexual and reproductive lives, free from harm and discrimination.

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