On 19 March, the Alliance Of Her hosted a Gala Reception for Alliance Of Her Alumnae, Allies and liberal leaders from across Europe in Brussels. 

The event was attended by more than 150 participants and it preceded the two-day ALDE Party Extraordinary Congress and the Renew Europe Now Campaign kick-off event. 

Dare to Lead✨ Thanks to all who joined our 2024 women in politics Gala this evening in Brussels!

Together, we will keep on empowering liberal women to lead and succeed in politics. 
#SheWillBeHeard pic.twitter.com/5sLiD3Os0h

— The Alliance of Her (@AllianceOfHer) March 19, 2024

During a pivotal time for Europe and our liberal family, Alliance Of Her and partners reinvigorated their call to empower every female political leader actively engaged in shaping the future of Europe, and ensure that liberal women are front and centre of the political agenda in 2024 and beyond.

Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Margrethe Vestager addressed participants in a keynote speech, praising Alumnae for their participation and perseverance on their road to becoming influential changemakers. 

Great evening with amazing liberal women of @AllianceOfHer @ALDEParty. Special ‘thank you’ for the mentoring words of @vestager : Indeed, it is important to learn from both: failure & success. pic.twitter.com/0e5sMfnBvk

— Ivanna Volochiy (@ivannavolochiy) March 19, 2024

“The mentality it takes is the mentality that you’re willing to stand out, do something unprecedented. You have taken the most important step by educating yourself, creating a network, being here, running for office: this is what we need. You will make people see that there is someone who has a real ambition to change Europe, and that is you,” said Vestager. 

“We at ALDE Party are bursting with pride about Alliance Of Her Alumnae successes. We think of the program as a huge success, such a success that this year we are opening the program in Ukraine: because we have so many women that deserve, need and crave it,” added ALDE Party Vice-President Kira Rudik. 

It is crucial to unite around common values, especially in terms of challenges facing liberal forces. Thank you Vice-President of the European Commission @vestager, and @ALDEParty Vice-President @svenja_hahn for your leadership!@AllianceOfHer pic.twitter.com/zgNYauK1Sd

— Kira Rudik (@kiraincongress) March 20, 2024

“Growing together, building this sisterhood is something that never stops. We need all of you to build this liberal female force to shake Europe so that everybody will need to know how it is to be a women in politics and how we are the ones bringing change for Europe,” said ALDE Party Vice-President Svenja Hahn MEP. 

With keynote remarks from @vestager and the chance to connect with Alumnae and Allies from across Europe, our 2024 women in politics Gala was a night to remember! Watch the highlights ✨#SheWillBeHeard @ALDEParty @fnfeurope @EurLiberalForum pic.twitter.com/HxaHNMdTf7

— The Alliance of Her (@AllianceOfHer) March 20, 2024

You can view more photos from the event on our Flickr album.

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