International Youth Day

  • EmpowerYouth: Rising Voices Against Harassment

    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

  • European YWCA: Empowering young women for 160+ years

    European YWCA: Empowering young women for 160+ years

    [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

  • The stories of four young feminist advocates from Portugal

    The stories of four young feminist advocates from Portugal

    [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

  • Young People Care: Focus on the work of young women in Czechia

    Young People Care: Focus on the work of young women in Czechia

    [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

  • Portugal: Awards Ceremony for the National Video Contest “I say no to sexism!”

    Portugal: Awards Ceremony for the National Video Contest “I say no to sexism!”

    [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

  • Peer support for girls and women with disability is revolutionary

    Peer support for girls and women with disability is revolutionary

    [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

  • Disabled girls need to be seen and heard – and we are here to do that

    Disabled girls need to be seen and heard – and we are here to do that

    [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

  • Movie “I Can Say No” with young women from Serbia

    Movie “I Can Say No” with young women from Serbia

    [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

  • EWL celebrates International Youth Day 2021

    EWL celebrates International Youth Day 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

  • Bulgaria: Girls with Dreams: Let’s turn the page

    Bulgaria: Girls with Dreams: Let's turn the page

    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

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