MOTHERS OF EUROPE

The project commemorates notable women who advanced European integration, democracy, and EU values. By sharing their stories, it promotes a more inclusive, relatable understanding of European history and its key moments.

Discover the Voices That Shaped Europe – Read Mothers of Europe

European integration is often told through the achievements of prominent leaders, yet many remarkable women played a vital role in shaping its course. Mothers of Europe highlights eighteen inspiring women who advanced democracy, unity, and EU values. By sharing their stories, this project offers a more inclusive perspective on European history, making it more relatable and accessible. These women were not only witnesses to history but active creators of it—visionaries whose legacies continue to shape Europe today.

Publication

About the project

The way we tell history reveals power relations. Collective memory and (ex)inclusion of women in history-telling has a direct impact on the roles of women in today’s societies. Therefore, the general objective of the project is to commemorate and raise awareness about notable women, who advanced European integration, brought democratic transition, and shaped EU values. Moreover, the project will provide stories of notable women involved in key historical moments. By doing so the history of European integration and democratic transition will be seen as more relatable and inclusive.

The project addresses three target groups

  1. Professional opinion leaders e.g. historians, sociologists, journalists etc. who still lack knowledge about the role of women in key defining historical moments. Their involvement is of crucial importance as they shape the agenda and discussions with socio-political implications.
  2. Younger generation, especially from non-central communities, who require well thought engaging online communication and who lack the direct experience in recent historical moments. We believe that with this younger group there is a clear opportunity for identity formation to include the broader European perspective and the perspective of women.
  3. Older generation, especially women, whom we want to encourage to share their experiences in participating in these historical moments by engaging in discussions with younger generations.

Main aims

  • Identify and research the stories of notable women in post-war history of Europe, who shaped European integration and/or democratic transition.
  • Involve professional opinion leaders and commemorate these notable historical figures with a common publication about their lives and impact on European history with a reach of above 15000 offline and online.
  • Raise awareness about the role of women in shaping European history and values and promote the stories of notable women figures – offline and online.
  • Provide opportunities for inter-generational exchanges about the role of women in shaping European history.
  • Cultivate the European dimension in collective memory of the role of women in Europe’s history.

Project partners

Events

Brunch Talk: How (In)visible Women Have Shaped Our Democracy and Are Changing Today’s Society?15/10/24 09:30

The event introduced the Mothers of Europe project, redefining the role of women as creators and protectors of European values. The nominees of the project was presented. Experts from various fields debated equality in a diverse society, the influence of democracy on women’s rights, and the Czech Republic’s role within the EU. 

Key discussion points: What has democracy brought in terms of women’s rights? How do we stand in comparison with other post-communist countries? What impact has the Czech Republic's entry into the EU had on gender equality? Which aspects of women's history are overlooked or neglected in our historical narratives?

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