The multiplier event from 21 November 2024 entitled “Empower, Protect, Represent: Eliminating Barriers for Migrant Women in Politics” highlighted the closing of the 2.5-year transnational initiative that empowered migrant women, including gender non-conforming individuals, to actively engage in civic and democratic life across Europe. The event was hosted by WIDE+, in partnership with the Collectif des Femmes and Chaska.

The event programme consisted of opening remarks by Tamara Ibarrola from Chaska, a project presentation by WIDE+ board member Cristina Reyna, a panel discussion and closing remarks by Amancaye Gastorres from Collectif des Femmes.

The panel discussion was moderated by WIDE+ Programme Coordinator, Emma Rainey. The panellists included Shada Islam an EU Affairs Commentator and Founder of the New Horizons Project; Lailuma Sadid, a Journalist, Research Assistant at ULB, Founder of NADOE, and former EU election candidate; and Cecilia Torres, Municipal Councillor for the ECOLO Party in Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve and Founder of Collectif des Femmes.

This report captures key moments, programmatic points and insights expressed by the different panellists, as well as key points raised during discussions with the audience. The content has been organised into overarching cross-cutting themes to provide a structured overview of the main ideas and concerns.

The report is available in English and in French (scroll further down for the French version)