Students of both schools were discussing women´s issues with thier national members of the European Parliament. 

Students of Business Academy in Levice have had a videokonference with Jana Žitňanská who is a MEP from the Slovak republic, Member of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and  a vice-chair of European Parliament’s Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee. Students have discussed the womens´issues with Mrs Jana Žitňanská and she has said this: „We are all very well aware of the terrifying numbers - one in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence. When it comes to concrete tools the EU can offer, I am a strong supporter of the Daphne programme which provides funding to grassroots organisations delivering training and services, raising awareness and sensitising the public. Support for the victims should come from the bottom up. What strikes me as shocking on a more personal level is something I experience all too often - in some communities, cities or households - and that is the idea of violence against women still being considered a private 'not to be talked about' matter. This concept of dealing with the issue is unacceptable for two reasons. First, it is never just the victim who bears the consequences. The act of violence has severe repercussions for children, the wider family, friends and the entire community. Second, I always stress the importance of mind-set. We politicians and campaigners do get angry, but victims often become ashamed and are discouraged in asking for proper support and help. It is therefore our task to stand up for their rights, to talk about the issue and bring it into the conversation, rather than brushing it under the carpet.“

She said the EU must raise awareness on the issue of violence against women and affirm its political commitment to end violence against women. By establishing a European Year to end violence against women and girls, the EU would play a leading role in raising awareness on violence against women, and at the same time propose concrete measures to act against the perpetuation of violence against women.

 Mrs Žitňanská was talking about work of women - MEPs in the European Parliament and their equal position in the EP with men and about womens´ participation in politics. She has told students how she takes part and participates in different activities to support women in Slovakia and the European Union, about the importance of European Year to End Violence against Women and gender equality. She has appreciated our eTwinning project „WOMENS @MB@SS@DORS @ SCHOOL“.