The European Commission announced the winners of the 12th European Women Innovators Awardat theEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) Summit heldin Brussels. This award recognises the pioneering contributions of women entrepreneurs whose innovations drive progress and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global economy. From groundbreaking advances in healthcare and sustainability to the revolution in space technology and […]
Learning and scholarships – Women’s Empowerment Programme in the Agri-Food Sector
The EWA Grow programme (Empowering Women in Agrifood) is part of the EWA programme, launched by EIT Food to support female entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector during the early stages of their business journey. It focuses on helping women with start-ups or early-stage business ideas to develop, validate and grow their projects. Up to 120 […]
Definition of rape based on the absence of consent across the EU
Parliament wants the Commission to propose legislation establishing a common definition of the crime of rape based on the absence of free, informed and revocable consent. In a report adopted on Tuesday by 447 votes to 160, with 43 abstentions, MEPs call on Member States that still define rape solely in terms of the use […]
Scholarship – European Central Bank: Women in Economics
The European Central Bankis offering grants of €10,000 each to 15 women pursuing postgraduate studies in the fields of economics, statistics, engineering and computer science. This funding is intended to help cover the costs of your studies. If your application is successful, you will also have the opportunity to gain an insight into the ECB’s […]
EU and Member States launch global initiative to advance women’s leadership in public ICT
The European Union (EU) and its Member States have launched a new global initiative to promote women’s leadership in the public Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. The initiative aims to empower women leaders in public ICT to shape gender-inclusive digital policies, serve as role models for younger generations, and strengthen the inclusion of women […]
The Commission launches the Women in Agriculture Platform
To mark International Women’s Day, the European Commission has launched theWomen in Farming platform,a new initiative designed to empower women in agriculture and strengthen equal opportunities in this sector and in rural communities. Announced in the Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food last year, its aim is to help increase the number of women participating […]
The Commission has presented a new Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 for a more equal, cohesive and prosperous Europe.
The European Commission presented its new Gender Equality Strategy for the period 2026-2030. The Strategy integrates gender equality into all aspects of life, both online and offline, from education and health to work and public life, and addresses modern threats such as cyber violence and risks related to artificial intelligence, which particularly affect women. Although […]
Bingo “Women creating Europe”
To mark International Women’s Day, the European Documentation Centre at the University of Almería, in collaboration with the UAL Equality Unit, is organising an activity consisting of a bingo game called “Women creating Europe”, focusing on the role and importance of women in Europe and, specifically, in the European Union. Through this fun, participatory and […]
The Commission seeks opinions to boost women’s participation in research and innovation
The European Commission has launched a call for data to help shape the first Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation and Start-ups. This initiative aims to make the EU the leading destination for women in research and innovation by the end of the decade. EkaterinaZaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation, said:“Wewantwomen in research […]