EMPOWER international Conference for refugee women
TRAVEL AND HOTEL BURSARIES AVAILABLE
Registration open: Refugee Women or those working with Refugee Women are asked to join
An international conference entitled EMPOWER: A day of storytelling, learning and gaining agency, will explore how sport can serve as a tool for inclusion, community building, and the empowerment of refugee women, is being held in Amsterdam next month.
This two-day event will bring together refugees and representatives from sports organisations and institutions working with refugee women to develop meaningful conversations, provide opportunities for learning, and enable participants to gain agency through sharing experiences.
This event is a chance for refugees to share their stories and experiences and for sports organisations and institutions to learn how to create more inclusive environments.
Fare has bursaries to support travel and accommodation for those working in a European Union country.
The event will take place on Wednesday November 06, and Thursday, November 07 with arrival on Wednesday and departure on Thursday.
You can register for the event here.
Pleased share this invitation across your organisation and networks.
The conference is organised by Fare, in conjunction with partners in Greece, Italy, Spain and Denmark, it marks the end of a 2-year co-funded European Union project, Refugee Women Inclusion through individual and team Sports (REWINS 2.0.)
Should you encounter any issues during the registration process, please reach out to the support team, with a screen shot of the issue, at support@farenet.org, and they will promptly assist you with your query.
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