The 7th edition of the UfM Women Business Forum took place in Tunis on the 11th and 12th of October 2023. This yearly regional platform offers female entrepreneurs and women-led businesses a unique opportunity to take their businesses to the next level and was co-organised together with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) forRead more
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The 3-hour online workshop, co-organised by the UfM’s Social and Civil Affairs and Higher Education and Research divisions, saw more than 100 online participants discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in universities and STEM. Key sessions focused on the importance of GEPs in universities, emphasising their pivotal role in securing fundingRead more
14 December 2023, Barcelona, Spain – This month, Barcelona will witness a meeting dedicated to combating gender disparities and fostering actions for the implementation of the 5th UfM Ministerial Declaration on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society. The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Dialogue Platform on Women Empowerment is scheduled for December 14th inRead more
In a world marked by pressing environmental and societal challenges, young people are emerging as the driving force behind innovative solutions and transformative actions. Their involvement is crucial to achieving sustainable development goals and fostering positive change (UNESCO, 2020). December 2023 Read more
12 December 2023- 10h-13h CET (Online) – In an effort to advance gender equality within Mediterranean universities, the Union for the Mediterranean is organizing a significant online workshop to shed light on Gender Equality Plans and their crucial role in academic institutions. The initiative stems from a collaborative dialogue between UfM, the Mediterranean Network ofRead more
The Women in Fintech: Bridging the Gender Gap webinar, organised by UfM with the support of GIZ, was held on November 30, 2023, allowing 40 online participants to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in this field. The event served as a platform for comprehensive exchange on key aspects of the fintech landscape. TheRead more
30 November 2023 – 14h00 – 16h30 CET –The UfM is organizing the webinar Women in Fintech: Bridging the Gender Gap, supported by GIZ and scheduled for November 30, from 14:00 to 16:30 CET. This insightful online training will explore the challenges and opportunities for women in the rapidly evolving Fintech sector. Background: Similar to variousRead more
Barcelona, November 28, 2023. The Spanish National Organisation of the Blind (ONCE) unveiled its Day of the Mediterranean-themed charity lottery ticket at the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) headquarters in Barcelona. Five million tickets, known as ‘cupones’ in Spanish, will be printed with the phrase ‘Find the Mediterranean in your city’ to mark the day.Read more
22 November 2023 – 10h – 13h / 14h30 – 15h30 – Online – In alignment with the UfM 5th Ministerial Declaration on Strengthening the Role of Women in Society and under the global theme of this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which runs from 25 November to 10 December 2023, “UNITE!Read more
20-22 November 2023, Matosinhos, Portugal – The conference will bring together the 15 current members of the Mediterranean New Chance network (MedNC) and 5 potential members, about 20 youth integration centres, technical and financial partners, public institutions, and representatives of the private sector working for the social integration of young people. The objective of theRead more
