On 4 November 2025 15.00 CET the European Institute for Gender Equality - EIGE plans to host an online workshop for young influential voices “Messages Matter: Communicating effectively to help end violence against women”.

The workshop aims to bring together young influential voices from across all EU Member States, who communicate on the topic of violence against women or gender equality more broadly. As a basis for an exchange of views, we will introduce a soon to be published workbook by EIGE which looks at how messages can help you communicate more effectively, including impactful narratives to help end violence against women. The workshop will offer an exchange of views by young gender equality activists, experts on violence against women, and the state of cyberviolence among youth. The panel debate will be followed by hands-on group work and discussions among peers. 

 

Who can apply?

We encourage applications from interested candidates who fulfil the below-mentioned profile, irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, disability, religion or belief.

This call is designed for people who are: 

  • aged between 18-30 years (at the time of application)
  • committed to gender equality as a core principle of the European Union
  • active on social media with at least 5,000 followers on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok or Facebook motivated to communicate on the topic of violence against women
  • able to express themselves comfortably in English
  • available for the online workshop on 4 November afternoon based in one of the 27 Member States of the EU or Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo1, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia) and Türkiye

Call for applications closes EOB 23 October 2025. 

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Don’t meet the criteria? You can still follow the livestreamed part of the workshop – panel debate!

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Selection of participants

EIGE will select up to 10 young influential voices for online participation at the event based on the profile outlined above. Our final decision will be guided by ensuring a balance between genders, ages, geographical regions, different types of experiences and cultural backgrounds.

Candidates will be informed whether their application has been accepted or rejected, by 28 October 2025.

About Us

The European Institute for Gender Equality is the EU agency for gender equality.

With the aim of advancing gender equality within the EU, the Agency’s work is dedicated to developing data-driven tools and research to help policymakers in designing and implementing inclusive, transformative measures that promote gender equality across all areas of life. 

 

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1This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSCR 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.