A Romanian woman elected president of the largest feminist network in Europe

Today, Romania marks a historic moment in the European feminist movement: Dina Loghin, a women’s rights activist and prominent voice of civil society, was elected president of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) – the largest umbrella organization in Europe dedicated to gender equality.

The EWL brings together over 2,000 organizations from across Europe, representing women from all corners of the continent, including from vulnerable and marginalized communities. The election of a Romanian woman to lead this structure means recognizing the work, resilience and commitment of feminist movements in Eastern Europe.

“It is a great responsibility and a moment of profound solidarity. I bring with me to this position the voice of women from the East, from villages, from small NGOs, from places where they fight every day for dignity and visibility.” – Dina Loghin

This election sends a strong message: Europe needs more women in decision-making positions – women with empathy, vision and deep roots in reality.

Congratulations, Dina!

Congratulations, Romania!

Today, a Romanian woman opens a new chapter for women across Europe.

📌Official announcement: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1129258309229881&set=a.360219109467142

On June 8th 2025 Dina Loghin was elected president of European Women’s Lobby for a 2 year mandate. Dina Loghin works as (independent) expert in projects developed in Romania or Belgium, being a practitioner in Gender Equality and Gender main streaming. She was Vice-President of the European Women’s Lobby/ EWL ( 2023-2025), member in the Executive Committee and Funding and Finance Committee of the EWL (since 2021, as a member in its Board, representing Romanian Women’s Lobby Association), a Member in the Board of Centrul de Mediere si Securitate Comunitara /Community Safety and Mediation Center Iasi, România (since 2000) and the founder and the Executive President of “Sanse Egale pentru Femei” Foundation in Iasi (1995). Dina is author and co-author of manuals, training manuals, practical guides and course design in: Leadership & Gender, Democracy & Gender, Gender and organisational culture, Management of change, Train the trainers (including Advanced TOT), Monitoring and evaluation of projects and social programs, Policy development and evaluation, Gender mainstreaming, and Gender budgeting.Dina Loghin has a MA Degree in Gender Studies from National School of Political and Administrative Studies Bucharest.The European Women’s Lobby -https://womenlobby.org- is an organisation engaged in lobbying and campaigning to shape legislation, policy and actions of European Institutions and member states. Founded in 1990, the EWL has grown into the largest alliance of women’s nongovernmental associations in Europe. The EWL currently consists of member organisations in 26 EU Member States, 4 official candidate countries, Iceland, Norway, United Kingdom as well as 17 European-wide member organisations working on very diverse areas and activities, with overall membership of over 2000 organisations across Europe.