Women’s rights and freedoms as well as their representation and participation in public life, are the best indicators of democracy and the overall potential of an economy. This is why EWA is focused on committing EU institutions and European and national leaders to accelerate the achievement of gender equality, to reinforce European democracy and to make our economy inclusive and fairer for everybody.
EWA is committed in strengthening European public policies and programs with a gender perspective, with a view to maximize their social impact and reinvigorate democratic participation across Europe. EWA creates opportunities for broad transnational dialogue between institutions, civil society and social partners.
A group of women based in Brussels, with a long experience in European affairs and an outlook on the world, a deep belief in the need to link women’s empowerment and European integration process to make the European Union coherent, stronger inside and outside: this is EWA.
We cooperate with European institutions, EU and national leaders to inspire public debate, shape policies, improve women’s life conditions and reinforce a sense of belonging to the European Union.
The Women’s European Council is the largest European summit dedicated to gender equality and gathering Members of the European Parliament, European Commissioners, Heads of States and Governments, as well as, civil societies to provide public policies and programs with a gender approach.
We aim to overcome persistent economic, social and political barriers to gender equality and call for greater and more effective commitment to ensuring a fair societal model for all.
