Stronger With Words Presents | Unify The Leaders Closing Ceremony

08/07/2026 - From 18h30 to 21h30 - Members Only
Registration mandatory

Coralie will be on site throughout the day. If you would like to meet up with The Nine during the event, please send her an email in advance to let her know you'll be attending (coralie@thenine.be). This event will be held in French. 

Brussels-based non-profit organization Stronger With Words is hosting the grand closing ceremony of its flagship youth initiative, UNIFY²: Unify The Leaders. Dedicated to empowering young people and women to become the inclusive leaders of tomorrow, Stronger With Words designs programs that break down systemic barriers and amplify the strength of diversity. This closing event marks the culmination of several months of intensive training, mentorship, and leadership transformation.

The evening will celebrate the hard work of the program's participants, showcase their innovative social action plans, and officially unveil this year's winning project.

Special Guests & Expert Jury Speakers
Ahmed Laaouej, Minister of the Brussels Government responsible for Equal Opportunities, will personally present the award for the Best Action Plan to the winning laureate.

The ceremony will also feature key insights, experiences, and structural recommendations from the program's esteemed jury and experts:

• Georgia Mourad Brooks, Founder and CEO of The Nine
• Fatima Zibouh, PhD in Political and Social Sciences
• Younes Jamli, Manager at the Cité des Métiers de Bruxelles

Additionally, the Belgian public broadcaster RTBF will be filming live on-site as part of an upcoming documentary focusing on the impact of Stronger With Words and the Unify project, scheduled to air in September.

On the Agenda:

• Keynote & Panel Discussions: Exploring the role, representation, and systemic barriers facing youth in society today.
• Mentorship & Insights: Expert recommendations tailored for young changemakers.
• Visual Showcase: A special screening of the UNIFY The Leaders program recap video.
• The Award Ceremony: Official presentation of the Best Action Plan prize by Minister Ahmed Laaouej.
• Campaign Launch: The official rollout of Stronger With Words’ newest social awareness campaign.
• Networking Reception: A celebratory moment to connect with leaders, community builders, and peers.

Event Venue & Access:
Please note that this is a special off-site event held at the Brussels City Hall (Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles). The ceremony will take place in the historic Gothic Hall (Salle Gothique), located at Grand-Place 1, 1000 Brussels, with guest access exclusively through the Lions' Staircase (Escalier des Lions).

This is a free event, but registration is required to secure your spot. If you would like to attend, please complete your registration by filling out this Google Form.

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