Women in Politics: A Conversation with Loubna Azghoud

25/03/2025 - From 19h30 to 21h30 - Members & Guests
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Despite progress, politics remains a male-dominated arena where women continue to face systemic barriers, from gender bias to unequal representation. What does it take to navigate these challenges and drive meaningful change from within?

Join us for an insightful conversation with Loubna Azghoud, Member of Parliament and long-time policy advisor, as we explore the realities of being a woman in politics today. From her beginnings in healthcare to her rise through political cabinets and now as a parliamentarian, Loubna has seen firsthand the struggles and opportunities that come with shaping policy at the highest levels.

This discussion will tackle key questions: What structural obstacles still hold women back in politics? How can policies better reflect the realities of gender inequality? And what does the future hold for feminist leadership in government?

Loubna Azghoud – Politician, Policy Advisor & Impact Entrepreneur

Loubna Azghoud is a Belgian politician, policy advisor, and serial impact entrepreneur committed to fostering social equity, economic growth, and innovation. With a background in both healthcare and political sciences, she has built a career at the intersection of public policy, entrepreneurship, and gender equality.

Her political journey began in 2012, and she has since served in key advisory roles for several Belgian ministers, including Deputy Prime Minister Joëlle Milquet and Brussels Minister of Economy and Employment Céline Fremault. Since July 2024, she has been a Member of Parliament for the Mouvement Réformateur, where she actively contributes to legislative work on women’s rights, social justice, and economic inclusion.

Beyond politics, Loubna is the founder of Innovation Valley, an initiative that bridges the gap between the private and public sectors to support startups and scale-ups, with a strong focus on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. She also created High Her, an inclusive platform designed to close the gender funding gap and support female founders in their fundraising journey.

Passionate about technology as a driver for equality, Loubna has been a keynote speaker at international summits hosted by the EU, U.S. Department of State, OECD, G20, and UNIDO, sharing her expertise on entrepreneurship, digital economy, and the future of work.

With a deep commitment to gender equality, sustainability, and economic transition, Loubna continues to build ecosystems, negotiate high-level policies, and drive impactful change—always with a global perspective.

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