Across the globe 1 in 3 women, have suffered violence during their lifetime. Violence against women and girls comes in many forms: from domestic violence; cyber-violence; sexual violence; psychological violence; economic violence; femicide; to conflict-related sexual violence. This is a reality even in Europe. The situation is alarming and deplorable.

Zoe McKenzie, chair of the EU-Australia Parliamentary Friends Group, commended this year's Schuman Lecture, given by EU Ambassador to Australia His Excellency Mr Gabriele Visentin on 8 November. The Schuman Lecture series was established by the Australian National University to celebrate the remarkable achievements of European integration.

Protecting our planet for future generations requires strong common global action. The Council recently underlined the opportunities that ambitious climate action brings for the planet, the global economy and the people, and the importance of ensuring a just transition towards sustainable climate resilient economies and societies, leaving no one behind.

European Research Days 2022 – Australia & New Zealand is a flagship event of EURAXESS Australia and New Zealand organised in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to Australia and the Delegation of the European Union to New Zealand. The event focuses on providing the research community with information and support for scientific exchange and collaboration with Europe. The ERD is...