Woman of Europe Award 2020

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On 2^nd of December 2020, Woman of Europe Award 2020 was organized online by the European Movement International and the European Women’s Lobby (you can watch the full award ceremony here).

About the Women of Europe Awards

The Women of Europe Awards are handed out annually to honour and celebrate women striving to advance the European project in their professional or private capacity. In Europe, the role of women remains largely unrecognised and still needs to be supported, highlighted and increasingly recognised. As such, the awards showcase vital contributions of women and seek to increase women’s presence and involvement in shaping Europe and its future.

The winners

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Woman in Power Award

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Sviatlana Tikhanovskaya: Belarusian Opposition Leader & Human Rights Activist

Representing extraordinary women from politics, business, civil society and academia, Sviatlana Tikhanovskaya won the Woman in Power award for her actions as Belarusian opposition leader and human rights activist. In Belarus and beyond, she has been a strong and outspoken voice for free democracy and the rule of law. And despite fierce opposition, she spearheads the country’s pursuit of new beginnings and a fairer society. The movement she has helped build in Belarus is nothing short of inspiring.

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Woman in Action Award

Elizabeth Adams: President of European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN)

The European Federation of Nurses Associations, representing and supporting more than 3 million nurses across Europe, won the Woman in Action award for their extraordinary service on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, working tirelessly in extremely difficult conditions to protect us all.

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Woman in Business Award

Sara Nuru: Co-Founder of nuruCoffee and nuruWomen e.V.

Sara Nuru won the Woman in Business award for empowering women and promoting female entrepreneurs, and for using her sustainable business and non-profit association in Germany to build a bridge through Europe and Africa, through shared values of gender equality and fair business models.

Woman in Youth Activism Award

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Mariya Atanasova: Volunteer & Advocate for Integration of Roma Youth

Mariya Atanasova won the Woman in Youth Activism award for her tireless work fighting for more visibility of the Roma community and for more participation of the Romani youth in society and politics. Her volunteering and mentorship continue to greatly contribute to uplifting one of Bulgaria’s most disadvantaged minorities.

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(Resource: The European Movement International)

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