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Network of networks - Civil and political rights - Palestinian Authority

Discussing the social audit report on the reality of divorced women in obtaining their legitimate rights in the Gaza Strip

Created 15.02.2022

Discussing the social audit report on the reality of divorced women in obtaining their legitimate rights in the Gaza Strip

The audit team for the report discussed the need for civil society institutions, in cooperation with the government and local community committees, to provide care homes to protect children who are subjected to violence by the husband or wife...

Network of networks - Education / Professional training - Palestinian Authority

Launching the activities of the second phase of the project Strengthening the Resilience of Women in the Gaza Strip

Created 15.02.2022

Launching the activities of the second phase of the project Strengthening the Resilience of Women in the Gaza Strip

The activities of the second phase of the “Strengthening the Resilience of Women in the Gaza Strip” project, which is implemented by the Association of University Graduates in partnership with the Partners in Sustainable Development...

The Executive Committee of EMWF unanimously elects Ms. Bouraoui new President of the Foundation

During the Forum of Mediterranean Worlds held in Marseille on February 7-8, EMWF with its founding members – including FFM, IEMed, and CAWTAR – organized workshops and round tables on equal rights between women and men in the...

Network of networks - Civil and political rights - Algeria

Social movements: Lebanon, Iraq, Algeria

Created 06.02.2022

Social movements: Lebanon, Iraq, Algeria

The year 2019 was marked by intense social movements in different countries of the world, where they appeared simultaneously. They were inspired by previous movements and stimulated each other. This is the case of Lebanon, Iraq and Algeria, whose...

Network of networks - Miscellaneous - Portugal

De Viva Voz - TOWARDS A FEMINIST TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION

Created 03.02.2022

De Viva Voz - TOWARDS A FEMINIST TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION

The Portuguese Platform for Women’s Rights is implementing the “De Viva Voz” project in partnership with the Centre Philosophy and Gender of SPF – Portuguese Society of Philosophy, CEMRI - Centre for The Study of Migration...

Network of networks - Education / Professional training - Morocco

The Zakoura Foundation celebrates 25 years of commitment to human development

Created 31.01.2022

The Zakoura Foundation celebrates 25 years of commitment to human development

Main achievements of the Zakoura Foundation: • More than 541,000 children, young people and women beneficiaries • More than 1430 schools created • A reinforced commitment on 3 axes: Education, Entrepreneurship & Employability, E...

Network of networks - Education / Professional training - Morocco

SAYIDATI AL MOUKAWILA: An unprecedented program for women entrepreneurs

Created 26.01.2022

The Moroccan Association for the Promotion of Female Entrepreneurship (ESPOD), in partnership with the Regional Center for Investment Fez-Meknes, the Crédit du Maroc bank and the KHATWA® program, launched end-to-end support in November...

Network of networks - Types of Violence - Israel

Femicide - Read about Kayan's Key Findings on Femicide

Created 24.01.2022

Femicide - Read about Kayan's Key Findings on Femicide

Kayan is pleased to present you an overview of its groundbreaking report on the phenomenon of femicide in the Palestinian society. Kayan - Feminist Organization is proud to add significant contribution to the existing body of research on violence...

Network of networks - Civil and political rights - Egypt

AEFL concluded the training for media personnel about women's rights in Conventions and MAPUTO Protocol

Created 17.01.2022

AEFL concluded the training for media personnel about women's rights in Conventions and MAPUTO Protocol

The Association of the Egyptian Female Lawyers (AEFL) has concluded the activities of the training for media personnel which was held in Luxor on 14th and 15th January 2022 about women’s rights in international conventions. 20 distinguished...

Network of networks - Education / Professional training - Spain

Classic tales revised for gender equality

Created 14.01.2022

Classic tales revised for gender equality

In the society in which we live, gender equality has become relevant and plays a fundamental role in the education of children. However, we encounter situations of inequality daily. These situations that until now were accepted and not questioned,...

The Society of Women Graduates in the Gaza Strip concluded the activities of the project entitled Promoting the Active Participation of Women in the Democratic Process

The Society of Women Graduates in the Gaza Strip concluded the activities of the project "Promoting the Active Participation of Women in the Democratic Process", which was implemented in cooperation with the Central Elections Committee and...

Network of networks - Economy / Employment - Palestinian Authority

Palestinian traditional wedding flash mob organized by a women-owned bazaar goes viral as symbol of interreligious dialogue

Created 12.01.2022

Palestinian traditional wedding flash mob organized by a women-owned bazaar goes viral as symbol of interreligious dialogue

A video of a traditional Palestinian wedding with Muslim Palestinian women and Christian nuns dancing together went viral on the internet. This flash mob was organized by a women-owned businesses bazaar in Jerusalem, managed by the Women’s...