According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, accounting for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. In 2020, the number of breast cancer cases amounted to more than 2 million, meaning breast cancer is predicted to be the most commonly occurring cancer this year. The UfM-supportedRead more
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Barcelona, 25 November 2020. According to recent data (UN Women, 2020), 243 Million women and girls aged 15-49 have been subjected to sexual and/or physical violence worldwide by an intimate partner in the previous 12 months. Rooted in structural gender inequalities, violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a violation of human rights and aRead more
Over 700 experts, policymakers and representatives from the private sector, the civil society and international organizations are gathering virtually this week to discuss the state of gender equality in the Mediterranean region in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 5th UfM Women4Mediterranean Conference kicked-off yesterday with the launch of the first-ever Intergovernmental Monitoring Mechanism onRead more
16-20 November 2020, online. UfM High-Level Conference “Accelerating gender equality in the context of Covid-19” Link: https://ufmsecretariat.org//event/woco-2020/Read more
Strengthening public health response to violence against women and girls Social & Civil Affairs Ongoing Context and objectives The project aims to improve countries’ capacity to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls, and support progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 5 (ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at allRead more
Challenge Lab 1: economic impact of COVID-19 on women and girls How can women entrepreneurs in MENA become more resilient and adapt and diversify their businesses to meet the new challenges and opportunities resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic? We look forward to receiving your solutions! Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for over 90%Read more
With COVID-19 still spreading, and with regional inequalities rising, we have a responsibility to collaboratively tackle gender equality, economic empowerment and climate change. Evidence shows that in the pandemic, women’s livelihoods are more vulnerable to unemployment and economic instability. As we recover from this pandemic, we must leverage the opportunity to create new inclusive societiesRead more
LIVE WEBINAR (WEBEX) Thursday 08 OCTOBER 2020 13:00 BRITISH SUMMER TIME KEYNOTE GUEST OF HONOUR SPEAKER HE Ambassador Nasser Kamel, Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean SPEAKER MODERATOR Haifa Fahoum Al Kaylani Founder & Chairman, The Arab International Women’s Forum The UfM celebrates a very special anniversary in 2020, being 25 years since the Barcelona Process wasRead more
Mainstreaming gender in COVID-19 recovery responses for Agri-food sectors and rural areas During COVID-19, the role of women has been and still is essential. They have been on the frontline in the agriculture sector but also in processing and distribution professions. Yet, this role came with a high exposure to risks and infection. In manyRead more
