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RECENT EVENTS
Gender-based violence: How Can Europe Do More To Help Women Achieve Financial Independence & Economic Empowerment
1 DECEMBER 2020
The impact Covid-19 crisis on women increases vulnerability. The fight against gender-based violence is more important than ever. WEP believe in a labour market which fair to women, where it is easy for women to start a business as it is for a men.
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This webinar is one of the virtual events of the global campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence , facilitated by Facebook EU with civil society partners, runs from 25 November - 10 December 2020.
Did you miss our Webinar ? Watch it again here:
This webinar is one of the virtual events of the global campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence , facilitated by Facebook EU with civil society partners, runs from 25 November - 10 December 2020.
PAST EVENTS
Boosting women entrepreneurship in Europe alongside new partner Airbnb
10 APRIL 2019
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Airbnb and WEP organised a joint cocktail lunch to celebrate the newly created collaboration in view of boosting female entrepreneurship in Europe, welcoming MEP Claudia Tapardel as main host. Together, WEP and Airbnb hope to organise multiple workshops across Europe to share resources and toolkits to better support female entrepreneurs who are interested in using the Airbnb platform to start or grow their businesses. We had the honour of having MEP Claudia Tapardel as the main supporter of the event, a long defender of women entrepreneurship. This comes as Airbnb and WEP commit to working together to empower and connect more women entrepreneurs via our new partnership. |
Inclusive Female Entrepreneurship & Impact on Job Creation
A policy briefing alongside partner Seldia
23 JANUARY 2019
Alongside partner Seldia, WEP organised a high-level policy briefing on "Inclusive Female Entrepreneurship & the Impact on Job Creation", which was held in a lunch format at the European Parliament. The event explored the components of entrepreneurship programs at EU-wide level and its regional policies and how policy can support inclusive entrepreneurship by connecting under-represented and disadvantaged groups with local business communities. Marlene Mizzi MEP kindly hosted the event - other speakers included Maria Gabriela Zoana MEP, Dana Adriana Puia Morel (DG Growth), Aslihan Tekin (KAGIDER/WEP), Emma Sneddon (Entrepreneur) and moderator Diana Filip (JA Europe). Read the full article and see the pictures here.
Work/Life Balance for All - Ensuring the Right Legal and Political Framework alongside partner Deloitte and the Brussels Binder
21 NOVEMBER 2018
WEP organised a lunch briefing on Work/Life Balance for all: Ensuring the right legal and political framework alongside partner Deloitte and the Brussels Binder at the European Parliament on 21st November 2018. The debate was the occasion to discuss benefits for female entrepreneurs and wider society. Speakers included Renate Weber MEP, Clare Moody MEP, Katarina Ivankovic-Knezevic (DG Employment), Emma Codd (Deloitte UK), Riikka-Maria Turkia (Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU) and moderator Mary Collins (European Women's Lobby).
Boosting skills across Europe - The Role of Lifelong Learning for Women Entrepreneurs
5 DECEMBER 2017
On December 5th, the Women Entrepreneurship Platform organised a high-level dinner briefing in the European Parliament hosted by Anna Maria Corazza Bildt, MEP. The dinner explored the role of lifelong learning for women entrepreneurs. Ms Corazza Bildt introduced the topic and its importance to promote social mobility and the particular role it plays for women entrepreneurs.
Ms Caroline Jenner, WEP member and CEO of Junior Achievement Europe gave an overview of the activities of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform. Ms Suzanne Conze, from the European Commission highlighted the current and future initiatives by the Commission in terms of Erasmus+ and the lifelong learning programme. Ms Andersson, CEO of Oriflame Scandinavia gave an overview of the different programmes available to female employees to help them strive. Ms Britt-Marie Torstensson, of Winnet Sweden and Ms Katja Legisa, from the Digital Leadership Institute gave an overview of their organisations' efforts to promote lifelong learning among women entrepreneurs. See pictures here.
WEP and IGWE Event - Innovation in Women's Digital Entrepreneurship
22 NOVEMBER 2017
WEP and MEP Sirpa Pietikäinen are organising an event in the European Parliament on the 22 November, 9:30 - 11:30, on digitalization and women entrepreneurs. Against the backdrop of the Estonian presidency’s focus on digitalization and initiatives of the Commission to support women entrepreneurship, this event will make for a timely and interesting discussion on support to the innovation and financing of women entrepreneurs. What are lessons learned and where do we go from here to support women entrepreneurs?
The discussion was led by a high-level panel with Ms Hélène Diane Dage, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission as well as Cheryl Miller, Digital Leadership Institute, Frank Markovic, Business Angels Europe and Anastasia Fetsi, European Training Foundation.
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The discussion was led by a high-level panel with Ms Hélène Diane Dage, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission as well as Cheryl Miller, Digital Leadership Institute, Frank Markovic, Business Angels Europe and Anastasia Fetsi, European Training Foundation.
Click here to register!
Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship - Why Networking is Essential for Women to Develop and Grow their Business
8 JUNE 2017
WEP organised a breakfast debate entitled “Entrepreneurship/Intrapreneurship - why networking is essential for women to develop and grow their business” organized in collaboration with Deloitte France, at the European Parliament. Hosted by Ms Nathalie Griesbeck MEP (ALDE, FR) the event consisted of a debate about the importance of networking for women entrepreneurship. See pictures here.
WEP chairs conference on EU enlargement to the Western Balkans: What role for women entrepreneurs?
21 NOVEMBER 2016
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Ambassadors and diplomats, university professors, business professionals, and women entrepreneurs attended the lively panel discussion held on Monday, November 21, in The Hague’s Europe House. The event was organized by WEP in collaboration with the Directorate General for Neighbourhood Enlargement (DG NEAR), and with the support of the Women’s Business Initiative International (WBII). WEP Chairwoman Grazia Rendo was one of the panelists, while WEP Treasurer Charlene Lambert opened and chaired the session. Read more...
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