Julie Ward

Julie Ward

Julie Ward is a former MEP (UK, S&D) who was an active member of the parliament’s Disability Intergroup

On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
31 Mar Opinion
On this year’s World Autism Day, let’s shift the focus away from awareness to acceptance
Awareness is fine, argues Julie Ward, but without acceptance it risks being contaminated by ableist paternalism
Silence in the EU institutions as sexual violence against women is employed in Myanmar
23 Jul
Silence in the EU institutions as sexual violence against women is employed in Myanmar
Sexual violence is being used as a tool of terror against Rohingya women, writes Julie Ward.
Gender equality and mental health: Despite progress, still much to be done
08 Dec
Gender equality and mental health: Despite progress, still much to be done
Parliament wants to promote an 'all of society' approach to mental health, explains Julie Ward.
Paris and Copenhagen attacks have 'put European values to the test'
25 Mar
Paris and Copenhagen attacks have 'put European values to the test'
Julie Ward calls on 'all citizens to stand together and empower the disenfranchised' to fight back against 'hateful radicals'.