Brussels, Belgium – June 25, 2025 – The vital role of women’s entrepreneurship in fostering resilient economies across the European Union’s rural, island, and outermost regions took centre stage today at a public hearing convened by the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM), with the participation of the Committee on Agriculture. […]
The FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project is pleased to announce the availability of its draft practice abstracts (first batch), showcasing 10 compelling examples of women-led innovations across European farming and rural communities. These abstracts are currently in draft form and pending formal approval by the European Commission, but they are accessible
The European Parliament is set to consider a crucial report this month focusing on strengthening rural areas across the EU through cohesion policy. This initiative comes as rural regions, home to a quarter of Europe’s population and covering 83% of its territory, grapple with significant economic, social, demographic, and structural challenges. The report, adopted by
Across the diverse landscapes of rural Europe, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by women innovators who are challenging traditional norms and shaping a more sustainable future for their communities. This groundswell of female-led innovation has been brought into sharp focus by the FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project, a Horizon Europe
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The FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project successfully held its 4th Community of Practice (CoP) event in Växjö, Sweden. The two-day gathering took place at Växjö Campus of Linnaeus University. The CoP event in Växjö served as a vital platform, uniting rural and agricultural women innovators, policymakers, key stakeholders, and consortium members
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Four inspiring Slovenian female innovators and social entrepreneurs, deeply rooted in rural Slovenia, shared their journeys and insights on the challenges and advantages of being women in agriculture and rural areas during a lively roundtable discussion held on March 18th, 2025. The event, organised by the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Arts as part of
The Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme, a leading initiative by EIT Food, is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 edition and the opening of applications for aspiring and early-stage women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector. Entering its 6th year, EWA continues its mission to equip talented women with the essential tools and
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On March 13, 2025, the FLIARA project hosted its 3rd General Assembly online, bringing together all partners and members of the Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB) to discuss progress, share results, and outline the path ahead. Representatives from all Work Packages (WP1 to WP7), as well as the European Commission, reflected on how FLIARA is shaping
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The FLIARA project is bringing together 20 ambassadors selected from 200 women leading innovative practices across 10 European countries. These women are not only transforming rural and farming communities with their groundbreaking ideas but also creating a strong network of knowledge-sharing and collaboration through the FLIARA Community of Practice. We spoke with four inspiring ambassadors—M.Sc.
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FLIARA joined the SWIFT project’s online engagement webinar, Integrating a Feminist Perspective in Research Projects, on December 12, 2024, which brought together a diverse range of European initiatives to reflect on feminist methodologies and their application in research. The session, facilitated by Marta Rivera, SWIFT project coordinator, served as a valuable platform for sharing experiences,
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