Deadline: May 16, 2024
Applications are open for the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) AGORA Summer Camp 2024. The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) invites young feminists to apply for AGORA 2024, a 5-day summer camp in Brussels from the 9 – 13 of September 2024. The AGORA is an EWL programme that brings young feminists from all over Europe to Brussels to discuss and explore feminism and learn from each other.
The programme is open to 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, they 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. Their objective is to empower young women feminists in Europe to be activist leaders in a changing world by giving them a space to share experiences, knowledge and ideas.
About the EWL
The European Women’s Lobby (EWL) is the largest European umbrella network of women’s associations in Europe, representing the diversity of women and girls in Europe. Currently, the EWL has 32 national coordination organisations in countries within the EU, in candidate countries, former EU Member States and in the European Free Trade Association, as well as 17 European-wide members, representing a total of more than 2,000 women’s organisations in Europe.
Together with their members, EWL campaigns for a feminist Europe which promotes women’s rights and equality between women and men in the European Union. The EWL envisions a society in which women’s contribution to all aspects of life is recognised, rewarded and celebrated – in leadership, in care and in production; where all women have self-confidence, freedom of choice, and freedom from violence and exploitation; and no woman or girl is left behind.
Costs
- The EWL covers program costs, including travel, accommodation, and meals in Brussels.
- Participants organize their travel to and from Brussels, with reimbursement based on EU guidelines. As a result, some participants might be required to cover a portion of their travel costs. They will not exclude anyone on the basis of their ability to pay. If you are selected, they will provide more information about how to apply for reimbursements.
Eligibility
- Open to feminist woman between 18 and 30 years old (at the time of the camp)
- Have experience in activism related to gender equality/women’s rights
- Currently live in the European Union
- Have a good level of English (B2)
- You are committed to Women’s Rights and Gender Equality. You are interested in strengthening your knowledge and skills to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality and against violence against women
- You are committed to use the Agora learning experience in your future work
- You are motivated to connect, share and build bridges with other young feminists
- You are keen to connect with a diverse group of young feminists from across Europe
- You are keen to find out what young feminists are doing to fight inequality across Europe, and how you could work together
- You are keen to engage in highly participatory learning processes and willing to learn more about yourself, your talents and your work in this world
- You want to be part of shaping future feminist strategies and campaigns in Europe
- You agree with the values and mission of the European Women’s Lobby
- As an intersectional feminist organisation, they 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
Apply online using this form by May 16, 2024 midnight CET. In this application, they welcome you to share your commitment to feminist activism and women’s rights, along with relevant experiences.
They aim to inform all successful candidates by the beginning of June 2024. Unfortunately, they will not be able to provide feedback on applications to unsuccessful candidates.
For more information, visit AGORA Summer Camp.
