welcome to EUWES
Empowering Underrepresented Women
in the Energy Sector
Launching a EU funded project to reverse the underrepresentation of women in the energy sector.
What is EUWES
A groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of women in the energy sector has commenced with the successful kick-off meeting of the project “Empowering Underrepresented Women in the Energy Sector”. This project, financed by the European Union, brings together four organizations dedicated to environmental and gender justice: DOOR, ESF, Focus and WECF. The kick-off meeting held in the city of Ljubljana last week served as a pivotal moment for project partners to come together and align their efforts towards the project objectives.
EUWES Goals
The energy sector presents a significant gender disparity, with women being greatly underrepresented. The EUWES project seeks to identify the current obstacles hindering women’s representation and to promote gender equality through the recommendation of inclusive policies and practices.
The project’s primary goal is to empower women and foster opportunities for them to actively participate and contribute in decision- making processes within the energy sector. This includes energy sector companies, energy-related committees, research and higher education organizations, and energy-established study programs.
EUWES addresses the underrepresentation of
women in the energy sector by:
Mapping and evaluating national gender policies.
Exchanging good practices and conducting training activities for women employed in the energy sector and female technical students.
Promoting advocacy campaigns and joint policy recommendations for tackling the gender gap.
The project brings together four organizations committed to transform the energy sector.
EUWES will:
Empower 200 women and 400 female students
Create 4 national support groups
Promote policy solutions among 300 key stakeholders
EUWES News
Workshops at TU Darmstadt: Tackling gender disparity in STEM studies for a more inclusive energy transition
A first step in closing the gender gap in the energy transition is to address gender issues in education, before students enter the workforce in the energy sector. Aiming for Gender equality in STEM studies is a key lever to address the underrepresentation of women in...
In-person workshop in Zagreb explores gender and energy intersection
On October 29, an interactive workshop titled What Do Gender and Energy Have in Common? was held at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb. The event, attended by six participants—all female—was particularly engaging for members of the...
Ecofeminist perspectives at a career fair – WECF at herCAREER 2024
This year’s herCAREER took place on 17 and 18 October in Munich, Germany. Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) e.V. had its own stand. The objective of WECF was to create a space where gender, feminism, and underrepresentation of WLINTA* in the energy sector are...
Online workshop for Gender mainstreaming in energy policies
Title: Online workshop for Gender mainstreaming in energy policies Date: November 20,2024, 10.00-11.30 CET Guaranteeing an equitable and inclusive energy transition goes beyond implementing technical and economic policies; it necessitates a comprehensive consideration...
Empowering Communities: Highlights from the 4th EPAH International Conference on Energy Poverty Alleviation
The 4th EPAH International Conference in Barcelona, titled “Turning the tide: paving the way for energy poverty alleviation,” highlighted the importance of collaboration and inclusivity in addressing energy poverty. The conference brought together 248 in-person...
Breaking Down Barriers: EUWES Project Tackles Gender Inequality in the Energy Sector
The EUWES initiative is designed to raise awareness about the gender gap and foster a more inclusive energy sector. Its ultimate goal is to empower women as active agents of change, particularly in addressing challenges related to energy transition, gender justice,...
Energy Sector Faces Challenges in Gender Mainstreaming, but New Training Programs Offer Solutions
Despite the increasing recognition of gender equality as essential for sustainable development, the energy sector continues to struggle with integrating gender considerations into its policies and practices. This oversight not only perpetuates inequalities but also...
We need to talk about energy not only as a technical category, but also as a right for all
A stronger role for women in the green transition and a more accessible energy sector would benefit society in every way. We need structural changes, a change of mindset, and the integration of the technical and social dimensions of energy. Energy is a fundamental...
Talking about feminist energy transition at Solarcamp Munich
On 7th August, Women Engage for a Common Future (WECF) held a workshop at the Munich Solar Camp as part of our EUWES project. With around 15 participants, WECF focused on the social impact of the energy transition. The guiding questions were: How can the energy...
This project is funded by the European Union’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV-2022-GE).