Our Story
Aelia Eudocia is an international, independent student organization inspired by the legacy of Empress Aelia Eudocia, who promoted higher learning through the establishment of the University of Constantinople under Emperor Theodosius II. Under the auspices of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), Aelia Eudocia was created to foster intercultural dialogue, academic excellence, and professional development among students globally.
The Club is a place where international students can network, share ideas, and develop leadership skills for careers that will have an impact in the world of diplomacy, public law, and international relations.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission: To create a global platform for students to promote European and international values, foster cultural exchange, and equip members with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in an interconnected, professional world.
Visions: To support the young minds with this network of diversity, inclusiveness, global solidarity promotion, but mostly academic merit and inter-cultural understanding by the upcoming change-makers for the coming ages.
Governance Structure
The Aelia Eudocia Club holds a governance structure, divided into the following levels from top down perspective:
1. International Steering Committee
Members: seven –
– President: Assumes the leadership of club operations and its external representation.
– Secretary General: Assumes the responsibilities of coordination, logistics, and documentation.
– Five other members, each of a different nationality.
– Appointed for a non-renewable three-year term.
2. National Steering Committees
– Set up in all countries, every committee consists of:
– President
– Secretary General
– Five students from different universities in that country.
The Club’s headquarters is situated at the EPLO Office in Rome, where the international operations are coordinated.
EPLO Affiliation
The Aelia Eudocia Club is an autonomous body, yet it functions under the auspices of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO). In line with the mission of EPLO, Aelia Eudocia benefits from its resources, expertise, and network. EPLO’s support also enables Aelia members to be involved in high-profile educational activities, seminars, and international opportunities at preferential rates.
This makes EPLO affiliation a good platform to be educated, network, and receive practical insights into the study of public law, governance, and diplomacy.
The EPLO is an international organization dedicated to the creation and dissemination of knowledge in the area of Public Law lato sensu and Governance, and the promotion of European and universal values for a better generation of lawyers and democratic institutions worldwide in a dialogue of civilizations.
The EPLO was established οn 21 June 2007 as an International Organization after the notification of ratification of the treaty by three states: the Hellenic Republic, the Republic of Italy and the Republic of Cyprus. Today it celebrates its 18th year of existance as an International Organization. It was indeed the continuation of the European Public Law Center (EPLC), a Greek non-profit institution of international character which was established in 1995.
The Organization’s work involves four pillars of activity, namely, research, education & training, publications and technical cooperation & institution building, each perpetually contributing to the improvement of the other through an integrated approach. To promote its goals the EPLO has developed, organized, promoted and supported more than 300 educational, research, training, institution building and other activities and has provided assistance to democratic institutions in more than 75 countries.
The governing body of the EPLO is the Board of Directors comprised of 14 countries, 6 public authorities, and 76 universities/institutions worldwide. In order to accomplish its purposes, the EPLO promotes the cooperation with other institutions, organizations and bodies in particular within the United Nations system and has been granted the Observer Status at the General Assembly of the United Nations, at the World Intellectual Property Organization, the International Labor Organization, the International Organization for Migration, the Espoo Convention and SEA Protocol – UNECE and the status of Associate Observer by the Community of Portuguese-speaking countries (CPLP).
In order to serve its work and purposes, the Organization has created a series of Academies and Institutes, the most prominent of which is the International University School European Law and Governance School, based in Rome, with campuses in Athens/Greece, Cascais/Portugal and Tbilisi/Georgia.
The European Public Law Organization (EPLO) has permanent observers at the United Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna, as well as branches and regional offices in 14 countries around the world, including Italy, Portugal, Georgia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, Brazil, Mexico, Ukraine, etc.