EU statement on the International Women’s Day We would like to thank the Swiss Chairpersonship for marking the  International Women’s Day at the Permanent Council today and Ms. Erika Schläppi for her intervention. We also express our gratitude to ambassador Gjermeni and her team for dedicating this week’s meeting of the Human Dimension Committee to Gender equality and Political representation. International Women’s Day is more than just a day. It is an opportunity to reflect on the progress