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Women Entrepreneurship Platform

Acronym: WEP

General Information

Identification Code: 478410846011-37
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Entity Form: AISBL
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 4/5/2022
Last Update: 4/8/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0

Mission & Interests

Goals: WEP represents, supports and advocates on behalf of women entrepreneurs across Europe, creating a non-stop dialogue with organisations and EU institutions in order to advance women's entrepreneurship and leadership. WEP supports: ❖EU strategy for Women Entrepreneurs. ❖Closing the digital gap – more women entrepreneurs in digital technology ❖Entrepreneurship education and training ❖Work- Life Balance and government policies ❖Breaching the glass ceiling – more women on company boards/managerial positions ❖Improving access to finance, networks and innovation.
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
  • Agriculture and rural development
  • All fields of interest
  • Banking and financial services
  • Borders and security
  • Budget
  • Business and industry
  • Climate action
  • Communication
  • Competition
  • Consumers
  • Culture
  • Culture and media
  • Customs
  • Digital economy and society
  • Economy, finance and the euro
  • Education and training
  • Employment and social affairs
  • Energy
  • Enlargement
  • Environment
  • European neighbourhood policy
  • External relations
  • Food safety
  • Foreign affairs and security policy
  • Fraud prevention
  • Humanitarian aid and civil protection
  • Institutional affairs
  • International co-operation and development
  • Justice and fundamental rights
  • Maritime affairs and fisheries
  • Migration and asylum
  • Public health
  • Regional policy
  • Research and innovation
  • Single market
  • Sport
  • Taxation
  • Trade
  • Trans-European Networks
  • Transport
  • Youth
Levels of Interest:
  • global
  • european

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: WEP represents women entrepreneurs from all walks of life. For this reason WEP has a broad range of policy interests.The European Commission has recently stated: “Female creativity and entrepreneurial potential are an under-exploited source of economic growth and new jobs that should be further developed. Encouraging the creation of more women-led businesses will not only bring fresh and creative business ideas, but will also empower the role of women in the society and create new sources of prosperity and jobs.” (December 2014) WEP seeks to respond in support of this statement. Adapting to climate change Adult learning Agriculture and rural development Banking and financial services Business and Industry Circular economy Civil justice Combatting discrimination Cultural and creative industries Development of countries and regions Digital economy and society Employment Entrepreneurship and small businesses European standards Gender Equality ICT International anti-discrimination action International development dialogue Pensions Social inclusion Tackling barriers to trade Vocational education and training Youth employment and entrepreneurship
Communication Activities: As a registered ECOSOC organization, WEP participates in and collaborates with United Nations organisations and agencies on topics related to women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, including the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), and all events related to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Gender Equality. WEP is currently part of the +25 member of the HORIZON Europe GRASS Ceiling Consortium, actively researching and supporting women as socio-ecological innovators in farming, the rural economy and rural communities. WEP has organised many events, including: -A webinar on Gender-based violence: How can Europe do more to help women achieve financial independence (through entrepreneurship) and economic empowerment? -A Webinar with Facebook, opened by a high official. -A webinar with Facebook on Boosting Women Entrepreneurship in Europe -A lunch meeting at corporate Headquarters with EU officials on Inclusive Female Entrepreneurship – The Impact on Job Creation -A Meeting debate at EU Parliament - Annual meeting - Interest Group on Women Entrepreneurs (IGWE) Meeting at EU Parliament -January 2018 Women entrepreneurs from neighbouring country study tour to the Netherlands. Developed and hosted 5-day programme, in collaboration other organisations. -Discussion at Parliament on Boosting skills across EU-The Role of Lifelong Learning -Dinner meeting debate at EU Parliament Innovation in Women’s Digital Entrepreneurship -Meeting debate at EU Parliament Entrepreneurship: Why networking is essential for women to develop and grow their business -Breakfast meeting debate Ready for business: Women entrepreneurship and innovation in Europe -Meeting debate in partnership with other organisations held in The Hague, NL: EU enlargement to the Western Balkans: What role for women entrepreneurs? -IGWE – Interest Group on Women Entrepreneurs at the EU Parliament -Women Entrepreneurs and Digital Networking -Lunch debate - The impact of innovation on women’s businesses -Meeting at EU Parliament - The Importance of improving access to finance for women entrepreneurs. -SME Assembly – Participation in numerous EU Conferences - Wageningen University, Netherlands - Cultivating Equality – International Conference. - Ottawa, Canada- Speaker and Panel Member in the G7 International Women’s Day Panel and Roundtable Discussion: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & the Future - November 2019 Helsinki, EU SME Assembly – WEP attended and actively participated - October, 2019 Meeting at European Parliament - September 2019 Brussels, attending Trade for Her: Empowering Women in International Trade - June 2019, Brussels WEgate Networking Event, Participation in meeting - November 2019, Helsinki, EU SME Assembly – WEP attended and actively participated - Jan. 2018, Brussels, Co-creating WEgate – participation in meeting. - WEP Board Members on WEgate Advisory Council - June 2018, Minsk, Belarus, Seminar on Women’s Entrepreneurship – Invited Guest Speaker - on the topic of “The future of work and women’s entrepreneurship” - September 2018, Brussels, WEGROW – EMPOWA, Women entrepreneurs in Horizon 2020 and beyond", Participation in meeting And many more!
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Demographic challenges, family-work balance and youth transition,SME,Anti-racism and diversity,Climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development,Green new deal,LGTBI,Freedom of religion and religious tolerance,Social economy,Rural, mountainous and remote areas (RUMRA) and smart villages,European cultural heritage, ways of Saint-James and other European cultural routes,Traditional minorities, national communities and languages,Welfare and conservation of animals,Fighting against poverty,Wine, spirit and foodstuffs,Biodiversity, hunting, countryside,Unofficial groupings,Competitive European Industry: long-term and sustainable investment,Artificial intelligence and digital,Urban,SEARICA,Children's rights,Western Sahara,Trade unions

Head Office

Address: Rue Belliard 205
Post Code: 1040
City: BRUXELLES
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office

Address: Rue Belliard 205
Post Code: 1040
City: BRUXELLES
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data

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Complementary Information: WEP is funded through memberships, sponsorships and partnerships for programmes, donations, and successful participation in EU and other calls.

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 0
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 5
Members: 5
Members F T E: 3.75
Info Members: WEP has a Board of Directors elected from among the members, representing countries from across Europe. They are actively involved in achieving the organisation's goals, and regularly in Brussels. The Secretariat, located in Brussels, has a Manager and Assistant.

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: Copa Cogeca WINNETT Sweden Coldiretti Confagricoltura APID WBII - Women's Business Initiative International SEGE KAGIDIR Women Entrepreneurs of Macedonia Women Entrepreneurs of Hungary through Betthyany Foundation Finnish Women Entrepreneurs
Organisation Members: Startup Regions: startupregions.eu Wegate: wegate.eu WISE4Challenges :https://www.scom.eu/wise4challenges-green-deal/ ECOSOC - UN Economic and Social Committee registered consulting member- https://csonet.org/menu=123#:~:text=The%20Economic%20and%20Social%20Council,elected%20by%20the%20General%20Assembly GRASS Ceiling: www.grassceiling.eu Brussels Declaration: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/68822/brussels-declaration-en.pdf www.ridens.com