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Deadline: July 23, 2023
The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) is the largest network of women’s associations in Europe, representing diverse women and girls across the region. With over 2,000 member organizations, including national coordination groups and European-wide members, the EWL advocates for women’s rights and gender equality in the European Union. They envision a society where women’s contributions are recognized and celebrated, where women have self-confidence, freedom of choice, and are free from violence and exploitation. The EWL is organizing AGORA 2023, an annual event that connects young feminists from across Europe, providing a platform for collaboration and idea exchange.
The AGORA is an EWL programme that brings young feminists from all over Europe to Brussels for a
5-day gathering to discuss and explore feminism and learn from each other. Our next AGORA will take
place from 4-8 September 2023 and we are now looking for candidates to take part. The programme
is open to any young women aged between 18 and 30 (at the time of the AGORA) who are keen to
connect with other young feminists. Through a 5-day participatory summer camp, we aim to create a
space for young women to exchange, bridge gaps, inspire and be inspired, strengthen connections,
reinforce skills and hear the voices of other young feminists. Our objective is to empower young
women feminists in Europe to be activist leaders in a changing world by giving them a space to share
experience, knowledge and ideas.
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Eligibility Criteria
●Are you keen to connect with a diverse group of young feminists from across Europe?
● Are you interested in strengthening your knowledge and skills to advocate for
women’s rights and gender equality and against violence against women?
● Are you keen to find out what young feminists are doing against inequality across
Europe, and how you could work together?
● Are you keen to engage in highly participatory learning processes and willing to learn
more about yourself, your talents and your work in this world?
● Do you want to be part of shaping future feminist strategies and campaigns in Europe?
● Do you agree with the values and mission of the European Women’s Lobby?
✓Are you a feminist woman between 18 and 30 years old (at the time of the camp)?
✓ Do you have experience in activism related to gender equality/women’s rights?
✓ Do you currently live in the European Union?
✓ Do you have a good level of English (B2)?
As an intersectional feminist organisation, we are committed to organising a summer camp
that reflects and includes experiences that represent Europe in all of its diversity. As such,
women of colour and from ethnic minority groups, women with disabilities, from the
LGBTQI community and coming from marginalised groups are especially encouraged to
apply.
Application Procedure
All interested candidates can apply using our online application form: here.
In the application form, we want to hear about your commitment to feminist activism and
women’s rights, whether through general activism, volunteering or work experience,
academia or any other activities. We are looking for passionate and dedicated young feminists
with different experiences and backgrounds.
Selection Process
There are only 40 places. The selection will be made by EWL, based on the application forms
and on the criteria above. The motivation and experience in feminist activism or campaigns
for gender equality and women’s rights will be deciding factors, as well participants’
experience of diversity. Our aim is to bring together a group of young feminists from diverse
backgrounds, geographical regions and with different levels of experiences in feminism and
activism.
Please note that as a network organisation, we are reserving about 20 places for candidates
who are affiliated and supported by EWL members. This is to ensure that there is a direct and
sustainable link with EWL and its members. For participants who are not yet linked to our
members, we will ensure there is connection with relevant members before the AGORA.
We aim to inform all successful candidates by 28 July 2023. Unfortunately, we will not be
able to provide feedback on applications to unsuccessful candidates.
Application Registration Deadline: 23rd July 2023
