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From October 25 to 29, YEU hosted a Youth Exchange for the project “We Are Her” in Brussels.
The week began with excitement and energy as young ambassadors from Egypt, Lebanon, Greece, Türkiye, and Albania gathered to embark on this transformative journey.
Through interactive team-building activities, participants got to know each other, fostered trust, and laid the foundation for open dialogue. The day set a collaborative tone for meaningful discussions around gender equality and women’s empowerment.
During this week participants focus on different themes as “The Power Walk in Politics,” an activity that encourages participants to reflect on the power of their voices and how gender influences political participation. Through hands-on exercises and group reflections, they explored how societal structures impact leadership opportunities and representation across different countries.
Later in the activity, we had a day dedicated to a policy development workshop, where participants crafted recommendations to promote gender equality and amplify young voices in decision-making spaces. At the end of that day, participants visited the House of European History, gaining valuable insights into how Europe’s past continues to shape its social and political realities. The visit offered a deeper perspective on how historical contexts influence contemporary discussions about equality and inclusion.
This Youth Exchange not only strengthened international cooperation but also empowered young people to envision a future where gender equality in leadership is not the exception, but the norm. And culminated in an International Conference, where participants and guest speakers came together to share experiences, present results, and propose actionable recommendations for gender equality, women’s empowerment, and youth participation in politics.
YOUTH EXCHANGE Gender Imbalances in Decision-Making and Politics