
The RE-WIRING project has been awarded funding by the European Union and aims to properly identify the structural root causes of ‘gendered’ (gender-blind or gender-neutral) power hierarchies in European countries and elsewhere. RE-WIRING seeks to rewire institutions to prevent and reverse gender inequalities, catalyse change processes, and actively involve diverse stakeholders in the research process.

The RE-WIRING project features a series of 5 exhibitions, each exploring gender inequalities through art and material culture
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The journey toward true gender equality reached a major milestone this past February. From 5-6 February 2026, researchers, policy-makers, and activists gathered in the historic city of Leuven, Belgium, for the RE-WIRING Final Conference. After years of interdisciplinary research and co-creation, the message of the closing event was clear: gender […]

How can institutions be ‘re-wired’ so as to provide a gender-equal environment, where everyone can thrive and is included? This will be the focus of the closing conference of the Horizon Europe RE-WIRING project on realizing girls and women’s inclusion, representation and empowerment hat will take place in Leuven, Belgium, […]

Linda Senden, Mirella Visser and Marica Wismeijer. Published in Dutch in Volkskrant on 11 January 2026. The Netherlands is transitioning to a more future-proof pension system. But in doing so, the position of women is being ignored. On average, women receive 40 percent less pension than men. This pension gap […]