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European Independent Living Day: The urgent need for a true EU commitment to disability rights

On European Independent Living Day, Volt Europa emphasises the critical importance of defending and advancing disability rights across Europe.

Fragmented and Fragile: LGBTQIA+ Rights across the EU

LGBTQIA+ rights in the EU are fragmented and inconsistent - a true union would give everyone the opportunity to thrive.

International Women’s Day: What is Volt doing for women?

Europe’s prosperity depends on gender equality. Here’s what Volt is doing for women.

Violence against sex workers can be curbed – but not with our current policies

Everyone has a right to be protected against violence. Sex workers, however, not only face appalling levels of violent, but their vulnerability has been actively exacerbated by policymaking.

Beyond Bricks: Understanding the Layers of Europe's Housing Crisis and Volt's Blueprint for Affordable Living

Dive into the complexities of Europe's housing challenges—high costs, investor concentration, and environmental impact.

Championing Period Equity: Volt Europa's Vision for a Period-Inclusive Society

Discover Volt Europa's commitment to providing free menstrual hygiene products and promoting period dignity.

The lack of women in politics is hurting us all. Let’s fix it!

Gender parity in politics is on the horizon! Unfortunately, at the current rate of change, none of us will live to see it.

Join the Fight: Defend Human Rights, Combat Human Trafficking!

Criminal justice approaches have failed – we need to centre our strategies on the victims

Volt Europa’s stance on the current situation of abortion rights

Banning abortions is at its core sexist and antisocial and goes against all values we as Volt hold dear. 

To build a new Europe, transgender rights must be central

Ensuring that transgender people are able to live their lives to the fullest must become a moral imperative.

Volt wants to ensure safe access to contraception for everyone in Europe

With the recent Luxembourg bill giving free access to contraceptive pills, Volt asks European leaders to take strong action for a harmonisation of contraception rights to guarantee safe access for everyone in all Member States. Volt believes reproductive health is a shared responsibility in all couples: we support research regarding male contraceptive pills and further studies on endometriosis to develop viable alternatives to current pills with related side-effects.

Volt stands against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

On International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Volt reiterates its condemnation of anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, policy and legislation.

With rights being restricted worldwide, Europe must push for universal reproductive freedom

With reproductive rights under attack across the Atlantic, Europe must not waver on ensuring its citizens have access to vital healthcare.

Disability and ableism in the European Union, what politics can (and must) do

If we want to overcome the ableism still largely dominating the political debate, we also need to have much more diverse political representation.