International Youth Day

International Youth Day
EmpowerYouth: Rising Voices Against Harassment

Transforming Young Activists into Change Makers

Posted on 12 August 2024 |

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
International Youth Day
European YWCA: Empowering young women for 160+ years

EWL members mark International Youth Day 2022

Posted on 18 August 2022 |

[Brussels, 18 August 2022] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As the largest umbrella of women’s organisations in Europe, the European Women’s Lobby is once again using this occasion to highlight the work of its members. The struggle to achieve a just, prosperous and feminist Europe requires dedication, passion and a strong will to create space for (...) Read more
International Youth Day
The stories of four young feminist advocates from Portugal

EWL members mark International Youth Day 2022

Posted on 16 August 2022 |

[Brussels, 16 August 2022] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As the largest umbrella of women’s organisations in Europe, the European Women’s Lobby is once again using this occasion to highlight the work of its members. The struggle to achieve a just, prosperous and feminist Europe requires dedication, passion and a strong will to create space for (...) Read more
International Youth Day
Young People Care: Focus on the work of young women in Czechia

EWL members mark International Youth Day 2022

Posted on 11 August 2022 |

[Brussels, 11 August 2022] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As the largest umbrella of women’s organisations in Europe, the European Women’s Lobby is once again using this occasion to highlight the work of its members. The struggle to achieve a just, prosperous and feminist Europe requires dedication, passion and a strong will to create space for (...) Read more
International Youth Day
Portugal: Awards Ceremony for the National Video Contest “I say no to sexism!”

EWL members mark International Youth Day 2022

Posted on 8 August 2022 |

[Brussels, 8 August 2022] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As the largest umbrella of women’s organisations in Europe, the European Women’s Lobby is once again using this occasion to highlight the work of its members. The struggle to achieve a just, prosperous and feminist Europe requires dedication, passion and a strong will to create space for (...) Read more
International Youth Day
Peer support for girls and women with disability is revolutionary

EWL members mark International Youth Day 2022

Posted on 8 August 2022 |

[Brussels, 8 August 2022] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As the largest umbrella of women’s organisations in Europe, the European Women’s Lobby is once again using this occasion to highlight the work of its members. The struggle to achieve a just, prosperous and feminist Europe requires dedication, passion and a strong will to create space for (...) Read more
International Youth Day
Disabled girls need to be seen and heard – and we are here to do that

EWL members mark International Youth Day 2022

Posted on 8 August 2022 |

[Brussels, 8 August 2022] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As the largest umbrella of women’s organisations in Europe, the European Women’s Lobby is once again using this occasion to highlight the work of its members. The struggle to achieve a just, prosperous and feminist Europe requires dedication, passion and a strong will to create space for (...) Read more
International Youth Day
Movie “I Can Say No” with young women from Serbia

EWL members mark International Youth Day 2022

Posted on 8 August 2022 |

[Brussels, 8 August 2022] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As the largest umbrella of women’s organisations in Europe, the European Women’s Lobby is once again using this occasion to highlight the work of its members. The struggle to achieve a just, prosperous and feminist Europe requires dedication, passion and a strong will to create space for (...) Read more
International Youth Day
EWL celebrates International Youth Day 2021

Posted on 12 August 2021 |

“Young people are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the dire need for the kind of transformational change they seek – and young people must be full partners in that effort.” - UN Secretary-General António Guterres
[Brussels, 12 August 2021] Each year on 12 August, we mark International Youth Day – an opportunity for the world leaders and society as a whole to draw attention to issues concerning young people worldwide.
As (...) Read more
International Youth Day
Bulgaria: Girls with Dreams: Let’s turn the page

International Youth Day 2021

Posted on 12 August 2021 |

by Teodora Krumova and Denitza Ivanova
Center Amalipe is the largest Roma organization in Bulgaria. It is a member of the Bulgarian Platform of the European Women’s Lobby. It works towards better education, community development and equal integration of Roma in Bulgarian society. Empowerment of Roma women and girls and overcoming harmful traditional practices is a key priority for the organization. One of the major goals of Center Amalipe is providing equal chances for Romani women and (...) Read more