European Women's Lobby (EWL) 2023 AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists

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.

What is AGORA?

As a new generation of young feminists rises to the challenge of confronting the social, economic and political turbulence of the last years, the EWL wants to support and nourish these leaders and activists, give them more visibility, and strengthen the connections between them and with EWL itself. We see the AGORA project as vital to strengthening and expanding the European feminist movement.

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.

• Table of Content
• About European Women's Lobby (EWL
• European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists
• Aim and Benefits of European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists
• Requirements for European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About European Women's Lobby (EWL

Early beginnings The origins of the European Women’s Lobby can be traced back to a conference held in London in November 1987. At this conference, 120 women, members of 85 organisations and representing 50 million individual members, came together and adopted two resolutions. The first called for the ‘creation of a structure for influence, open to all interested women’s organisations, to exert pressure on European and national institutions to ensure better defence and representation of women’s interest’. In a second resolution, the delegates called on the Europ... continue reading

European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists

Aim and Benefits of European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for 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.

The EWL will cover the costs of the programme for participants while in Brussels, including accommodation and all the meals. If you are selected, you will be expected to organise your own travel to Brussels. The EWL, following the guidelines of the European Commission, will reimburse participants of their travel costs based on their distance from Brussels. As a result, some participants might be required to cover a portion of their travel costs. We will not exclude anyone on the basis of their ability to pay. If you are selected, we will provide more information about how to apply for reimbursements.

Requirements for European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists Qualification

• 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?

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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for European Women's Lobby AGORA Summer Camp for Young Feminists

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 Deadline

How to Apply

All interested candidates can apply using our online application form available 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.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, 23 July 2023, midnight CET.

For more details visit: EWL website.