Heerlen leads EU project to spotlight women's role in European heritage
Heerlen is spearheading a two-year EU-funded initiative to highlight women's contributions to European culture. The project, involving nine countries, aims to foster equality and inclusivity in heritage narratives, engaging local communities along the way.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Bridging HERitage |
| Duration | March 2026 – October 2027 |
| Funding Source | European Union (CERV programme) |
| Number of Partner Countries | 9 |
| Coordinating Municipality | Heerlen (Limburg, Netherlands) |
| Goal | Highlight women's role in European history and promote cultural equality |
| Local Involvement | Residents of Heerlen actively participating |
The municipality of Heerlen plays a coordinating role in this European project, facilitating collaboration among partners and ensuring local engagement. As a local government, Heerlen is responsible for implementing cultural initiatives that align with broader EU policies on heritage and equality.
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Heerlen launches project on women and heritage
The municipality of Heerlen has launched the European project Bridging HERitage. From March 10 to 12, eight European partners visited Heerlen for the first working visit. Together, they will work for two years to give more attention to the role of women in European culture.
More attention for women in heritage
With this project, Heerlen aims to highlight the important role women have played in European history. This role is often still given too little attention. The project also aims to promote greater equality and a more inclusive view of cultural heritage. Residents of the city are actively involved in the project. Heerlen is coordinating the project and therefore organized the first meeting.
European cooperation project
The project runs until October 2027 and is funded by the European Union through the CERV programme. Partners from nine European countries are involved and will organize meetings and activities with local women. Read more on the website of Samen in Buurt Heerlen.