The European Week of Action for Girls (EWAG) is organised by a coalition of 8 civil society organisations, with the goal of ensuring girls’ voices and aspirations are heard by the EU institutions, and that girls’ rights are at the core of the EU’s external action. As a coalition, we are co-creating a space with and for young people to make sure their voices are heard by the European Union (EU) institutions in Brussels.

The 2025 European Week of Action for Girls (EWAG) takes place from 13–17 October in Brussels, less than a year into the mandate of the new European Commission and ahead of the start of negotiations for the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which will define the Union’s long-term budget beyond 2027. This is a defining moment to ensure the EU gets its priorities right by backing its commitments to girls’ rights with real, sustained investment. The EU has the power, and the responsibility, to turn vision into impact for girls worldwide.

During the week, a group of young advocates from different continents will exchange with EU leaders and decision-makers to call for a bold, well-funded agenda for gender equality and youth empowerment. At this pivotal moment, when the international cooperation sector as a whole, and girls rights in particular, face significant challenges, the EWAG coalition remains dedicated to creating meaningful connections between child/young advocates, civil society experts, and EU decision-makers. The 2025 edition is a critical opportunity for the EU and its Member States to show their unwavering support for and real investment in girls’ rights.