Linda McAvan

Linda McAvan @LindaMcAvanMEP

Linda McAvan is a British member of the European Parliament for the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats. She is the Chair of the European Parliament's Development Committee.

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An end to AIDS: A reality within our lifetime, if we work hard enough

An end to AIDS: A reality within our lifetime, if we work hard enough

about 11 years ago // World AIDS Day

Can we really spark a new era in the fight against HIV and AIDS? Yes, if we invest politically and financially in research and development for global health and make innovation a central element of the post-2015 development framework. A joint opinion by four U.K. MEPs for World AIDS Day.

A vital opportunity to empower girls and change the world

A vital opportunity to empower girls and change the world

over 11 years ago // International Day of the Girl Child

The European Union must speak with a single, strong voice to ensure that the rights and needs of adolescent girls are included in the post-2015 development agenda. A joint opinion by MEPs Linda McAvan and Maria Arena ahead of the International Day of the Girl Child.