[Brussels, 27 August 2024]
The European Women’s Lobby (EWL), the largest umbrella organisation of women’s associations across Europe, wrote to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to extend our warmest support to her commitment to women’s rights and gender equality.
We have closely followed President von der Leyen’s leadership in promoting a balanced representation of women and men in decision-making bodies, particularly within the European Commission. In our Open letter sent (...) Read more

By Anke Thea Maria Besseling, Founder of E-UNITY and alumna of EWL’s Young Feminist Summer Camp AGORA
Last year, I was privileged to attend the European Women’s Lobby’s Young Feminist Summer Camp AGORA. This inspiring experience significantly impacted my perspective on women’s rights and professional respect. It was here that I first felt genuinely respected in a professional environment and became acutely aware of the daily boundaries crossed against women. Inspired by this experience, my (...) Read more