CeMeWE Conference “Empowering Migrant women” 👩 RTU, 4.02.2026.
CeMeWE Conference “Empowering Migrant women” 👩 RTU, 4.02.2026.
What does empowerment look like in real life?
Join us for a one-day, in-person conference bringing together women, experts, mentors, and community leaders to explore employment, inclusion, and support systems for women living in Latvia.
This event is open to all women ~ students, professionals, migrants, locals, job-seekers, mentors, and allies. You don’t need any prior experience with CeMeWE to attend. If you’re curious, motivated, or simply looking for connection and inspiration, you belong here 🤍
Conference is organized within Central Baltic Mentoring for Migrant Women seeking Employment - CeMeWE project by Zemgale Planning Region (ZPR) and Riga Technical University (RTU) with support of project partners - Laurea University of Applied Sciences (LAU), Institute of Baltic Studies (IBS) and Region Uppsala (RUP).
🌸 What You’ll Experience (Agenda Highlights):
Address: Moon room (268), 2nd Floor, Ķīpsalas iela 6A, Guide how to get there.
🕘 9:30–10:00 | Registration & Welcome
🎤 10:00–10:45 | Keynote: Community-led peer support for migrants – Andra Marta Babre (RTU)
💼 10:45–11:30 | Steps to Employment activities for diverse migrant groups – Sanna Hämäläinen (LAU)
🧵 11:30–12:15 | Textile testing course development for migrant women – Dr. Inga Dāboliņa (RTU)
🚀 12:15–13:00 | Integrating Immigrant Women into the Estonian Labour Market: Challenges and Lessons Learned – Kristiina Tomik (IBS)
🍽️ 13:00–13:30 | Lunch
🤝 13:30–14:15 | Experiences from working with mentoring using SMILE for groups – Kina Nordlund (RUP)
🌱 14:15–15:00 | Mentoring groups for Ukrainian migrant women – Ieva Zeiferte, Diāna Kačane (ZPR)
💬 15:00–16:00 | Panel Discussion: Success Stories of CeMeWE Riga Participants, Moderated by Swathi Babu (IVY Volunteer, ZPR)
☕ 16:00–17:00 | Coffee, Cake & Networking
✨ What You’ll Gain from This Conference:
• Practical insights into employment pathways and career support in Latvia
• Real success stories from women who have navigated work, education, and integration challenges
• Understanding of mentoring and peer-support models that actually work
• Knowledge about skills development opportunities designed for women
• A sense of community and belonging — you are not alone in your journey
• New connections with students, professionals, mentors, and organizations
• Inspiration, confidence, and clarity to take your next step forward
Event Details
📅 Date: 4th February 2026
⏱️ Time: 9:30–17:00
📍 Location: Moon Room, RTU Science and Innovation Cnetre, Kipsalas iela 6A, Riga, LV-1048
💰Free of charge & open to everyone
🧭 This event is part of Project - Central Baltic Mentoring for Migrant Women seeking Employment - CeMeWE CB0100070, as Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project co-funded by the European Union.