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European Youth organizations give a voice to young people
The EYF is the platform of more than 100 youth organizations in Europe and it’s co-funded by Erasmus+ and the Council of Europe. The Youth Forum is an ideal opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in European politics and give young people a voice at international level. The European YWCA is happy to be…
Read MoreThe YWCA of Greece met with representatives of the UN Working Group on the Discrimination against Women
The UN working group on the discrimination against women in Law and Practice met on April 2nd at a centrally located hotel in Athens. The members of the organizations present, referred to the economic crisis that how it has affected the country and more specifically women and their rights. Despite the existing institutional framework (ratification…
Read MoreEuropean Youth Forum´s General Assembly linked both organizations and young participants
The representative of European YWCA in European Youth Forum Vera Syrokvash attended the European Youth Forum General Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the EYF. in November 22-24 at the European Youth Capital-2019 Novi Sad, Serbia. At the General Assembly 217 delegates from the national youth councils and international non-governmental youth organizations,including EYWCA, worked together…
Read MoreOn the Road to the World YWCA Council 2019
From the 17th to the 22nd of November, the 29th World YWCA Council will be held in Johannesburg, South Africa. An intergenerational space, the World Council is a unique YWCA opportunity that brings together women and young women from over 100 countries once every four years to engage in a democratic decision-making, setting strategic priorities…
Read MoreEPALE award to YWCA of Malta
In 2018 the YWCA of Malta won the EPALE award in adult learning´s as first runners! A big congratulations from the European YWCA to our sisters in Malta!
Read MoreThe European YWCA – Young Women Leaders Network: International Women’s Day Statement
MARCH 7, 2017 BY LOTTE RENSEN 8 MARCH 2017 MARKS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY; “WOMEN IN THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK: PLANET 50-50 BY 2030”. ON THIS DAY THE EUROPEAN YWCA PROUDLY LAUNCHES THE YOUNG WOMEN LEADERS NETWORK. WE BELIEVE THAT EMPOWERED AND CONNECTED YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS CAN LEAD CHANGE. The network was established as an…
Read MoreCollaborative Refugee Statement of the ERM 2016
At the Pre-Assembly of the European Representatives Meeting 2016, participants came together after a workshop on refugees in Europe. Starting off the process with the expert who was present, the participants started drafting a collaborative statement of the ERM 2016 on the Refugee Crisis. At the business meeting, more women were also invited to participate…
Read MoreDeadline Extended unti the 25th- APPLY NOW!!
There are still some spaces open for our upcoming Study Session. Therefore, we decided to extend the application deadline until October 25th. It will be a wonderful event where you can build your skills, make sure your voice will be heard, and become part of an amazing network of inspiring young women in Europe fighting for…
Read MoreWorld YWCA Young Women’s Task Force – Apply Now!
The World YWCA is putting together a young women’s task force to advise on the implementation of the Envisioning 2035 within the YWCA movement. This is an exciting opportunity for all young women, so don’t miss out on being part of a worldwide young women’s power group! Deadline is the 25th of October For more…
Read MoreApply for the Study Session until October 25th!
Digital Superpowers: loading… This 12.-15. of December 2016 the European YWCA hosts another awesome Study Session at the European Youth Center in Strasbourg, France, in partnership with the Council of Europe. We are searching for 35 young women up to 30 years young to participate in the Study Session empowering women through the use of…
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