English Version, German and Spanish version below Companies are increasingly using automated systems to help select job applications. These systems rely on algorithms. Many case studies show that the implementation of automated systems leads to discrimination of marginalized groups, including…
Category: Statements and Petitions
WIDE+ Position Statement on the Proposal for an EU Directive on Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence
Last week, the WIDE+ secretariat had sent a letter to the European Parliament, namely to the rapporteurs and co-rapporteurs of the proposed EU Directive on Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. This directive was proposed by the European Commission…
Response from the President of the EU Parliament on WIDE+ letter regarding the war against Ukraine
Roberta Metsola, the president of the EU Parliament responded to WIDE+'s letter to promote peace in Ukraine and beyond. In the letter she suggests that the Parliament agrees with many of our recommendations, in particular stressing the important role of…