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The range of competence of the ministry is fixed by the Government regulation.
It is a priority for the government to promote equality between women and men in all aspects of life and society. The Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity (abb.: MEGA) leads and supports these ambitions.
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Opening of the New National Centre for Victims of Violence – Welcoming, Listening to and Assisting All Victims of Violence
On 28 April 2025, Yuriko Backes, Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity, officially inaugurated the new National Centre for Victims of Violence, known as the 'CNVV'.
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"Diversity is an asset for our country"
Interview with Yuriko Backes in Paperjam
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Working visit by Yuriko Backes to Lithuania
Yuriko Backes, Minister for Equality and Diversity (MEGA), paid a working visit to Lithuania on 30 September 2024.The working visit began with a bilateral meeting with Justina Jakštienė, Deputy Minister of Social Security and Labour and responsible for gender equality...
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State visit of TRH the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess to the Kingdom of Belgium – Third day
At the invitation of Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians, TRH the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess are undertaking a State visit to the Kingdom of Belgium from 16 to 18 April 2024.
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📢📢 Inauguration of the new 🇱🇺 National Centre for Victims of Violence (CNVV) by @Yuriko_Backes @MinJus_Lu Martine Deprez @MeischClaude @PoliceLux @CroixRougeLu
During an informal 🇪🇺 EPSCO meeting organised by the 🇵🇱 Presidency, a group of countries led by 🇧🇪 🇳🇱 & 🇱🇺 expressed concerns about a new law in Hungary. @POLAND25EU @RPUE_LU @BelgiuminEU @NLatEU @gouv_lu
💪🤝 Minister @Yuriko_Backes at #CSW69 in New York @UN 🇺🇳 highlighting that we’re not going back. 🔹Women’s and girls’ rights are non-negotiable. #Equality #WomenEmpowerment #AccelerateAction #SDGs #SDG5 #SRHR #LGBTIQ
Minister @Yuriko_Backes intervening at the @ipinst on “Past Reflections and Future Visioning on the 25thAnniversary of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda”. #WPS #CSW69 #AccelerateAction
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