Running for Elections in Luxembourg - We Belong in conversation with Jana Degrott

For their 33rd podcast episode, We Belong had an intimate discussion with their Co-Founder, Jana Degrott, who also counts as one of the youngest elected politicians in Luxembourg and in Europe.

Since the age of 16, Jana has been active in politics, and by the age of 21, she was elected as a Local Councilor in Luxembourg. Recognised Obama Leader by the Obama Foundation, Responsible Leader by the BMW Foundation and Goalkeeper by the Gates Foundation, she is a role model for many aspiring female leaders.

In conversation with Jana, she recalled her first elections compared to the current elections she is campaigning for. She also opened up on the mental health struggles she faced due to her political work and how she found her sense of belonging. Despite the toxicity and backlash she faced as a young woman of colour, Jana is convinced that her place is in politics because of what her presence there represents and as a sign to all those that will follow.

 You can listen to the podcast here.

We Belong is a platform and safe space for people of colour to share their experiences. Launched in 2020, We Belong has grown to include members across Europe, includes virtual and in-person events, and also features We Belong: The Podcast. Subscribing to the theory that change starts when personal stories are shared, the women behind We Belong are helping legitimise immigrant daughters’ stories and spark new conversations about womanhood, the intersectionality of feminism, and challenging the conventional wisdom of what it means to belong.

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