Women economic participation and the impact of Covid-19 The impact of COVID-19 across the global economy will be profound. Markets and supply chains have been disrupted, businesses were closed, and millions have or will lose their jobs and livelihoods. Travel restrictions, and the cancellation of many planned visits, flights, business and leisure events are severelyRead more
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Women on the frontline of Covid-19 Women are at the forefront of the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, risking their lives to save others. Yet, this crisis has shown that the decision-making bodies, including those established specifically to manage the pandemic, do not reflect a gender balance between women and men. Today women account for 70%Read more
UfM High-Level Conference, 16-20 November 2020 ACCELERATING GENDER EQUALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Social & Civil Affairs General info Themes Challenge Lab Speakers Agenda Registration Media Contact INTERPRETATION: All sessions are available in English, French, Arabic, Spanish and International Sign. The 2020 edition Coinciding with the 25th Anniversary of the Barcelona ProcessRead more
Forming Responsible Citizens Social & Civil Affairs Completed Context and objectives Launched in 2015, the Forming Responsible Citizens project helped to develop the civic values of young people, promoting the role of schools as the main vehicle for preventing violence and transmitting values of tolerance and gender equality. The project was implemented in Jordan, Lebanon,Read more
Research and innovation (R&I) are key priorities for the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), contributing to enhance regional cooperation and dialogue in order to promote human development, regional stability and integration in the Mediterranean. The 25th meeting of the UfM Regional Platform on Research and Innovation took place online to further discuss the region’s futureRead more
8 June 2020. The 25th meeting of the Union for the Mediterranean Regional Platform in Research and Innovation will be taking place on Monday 8 June 2020. Due to the current circumstances faced under the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held virtually and co-chaired by the European Commission, Maria Cristina Russo (Director for International Cooperation inRead more
The Union for the Mediterranean launches a new initiative with the support of the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), for universities, research centres and policymakers to share best practices and boost career opportunities in the Mediterranean region. The new initiative seeks to improve the nexus between research, innovation and employability as key tools for relaunching sustainable and resilient economies in the aftermath of the COVID-19Read more
The first UfM webinar gathered different youth representatives to highlight the Euro-Mediterranean Youth voluntary response during the Coronavirus crisis 14 May 2020. How are youth volunteers responding to COVID-19? How are local or regional organisations in the Euro-Mediterranean region mobilizing youth to respond to the pandemic? To answer these questions and many more, the UfMRead more
19 May 2020. The Union for the Mediterranean, supported by the German Development agency GIZ, is launching an initiative targeting staff from universities, research centres, education ministers, and all complementary stakeholders dedicated on the best practices reinforcing career opportunities of researchers and students. The initiative will be shaped through Steering Committee Meetings that will take placeRead more
Watch the full webinar: 14 May 2020, 12h –13h30h. COVID-19 is causing an unprecedented situation globally, particularly in the Euro-Mediterranean region where it is placing significant strains on the health systems, the economy, essential public services and the communities. Young people are a valuable resource and network during public health crises and emergencies. Joining forces with other frontRead more
