EU Publication of comparative gender indicators for the ENP-S countries
The working group for gender statistics established under the MEDSTAT IV project met in Paris on October 9-10, 2018. Among the discussions, the members of the working group reviewed a publication of comparable gender-related indicators that will be disseminated very soon. The publication covers…
The Euro-Mediterranean Women’s Foundation (FFEM) organises a photo exhibition: Women stereotypes and Mediterranean cities
From October 22 to November 3, 2018, the Francesca Bonnemaison Library, in Barcelona (Spain) will host the Euro-Mediterranean Women’s Foundation (FFEM)´s photo exhibition "Women breaking barriers: Transforming Mediterranean cities".
The exhibition’s opening ceremony will be held at the Library’s…
THE NEXT SOCIETY to select second promotion of startups for its Booster Track support programme
THE NEXT SOCIETY launches its 2nd call for applications to join the Start-up Booster Track, the tailor-made support programme for entrepreneurs in the MENA region. Through this call for applications, talented entrepreneurs and innovative businesses will be selected to form the 2nd promotion of…
Outcomes of the first UfM Med4Jobs Stakeholders’ Dialogue: UfM project beneficiaries at the centre stage
Within the framework of the Third UfM Regional Forum which marked the 10th Anniversary of the Paris Declaration that gave birth to the Union for the Mediterranean, the UfM Secretariat celebrated the first Stakeholders’ Dialogue for its flagship initiative Med4Jobs on 8 October 2018 with the aim of…
EU & Jordan: Education is part of the Heritage Days
During the Heritage Days in Jordan, Maciej Popowski, the European Commission’s Deputy Director General of Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, met with Mr. Azmi Mohafaza, Jordan’s Minister of Education. The goal of this meeting was to reinforce the European Union’s support to the Government…
The EU is reinforcing gender equality in Morocco
As part of the European Union support programme for the Government Programme for Equality, the Higher Magistracy Institute is organising a training course on gender equality from 8th to 20th October 2018 in Rabat. Supported by the EU, this will be attended by 40 teacher trainers, comprising…
Statement by the EU Spokesperson on latest developments in Palestine
In Gaza on Friday again thousands of Palestinians have demonstrated, sometimes violently, near the fence. At least six were killed and hundreds injured from Israeli live fire, some while attempting to cross into Israel. We once again call on all to act with utmost restraint to avoid further loss of…
The Deputy Director General of Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations visits an EU-funded center
Maciej Popowski, the European Commission’s Deputy Director General of Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, visited the EU-funded UNICEF Makani Centre. He met Jordanian, Roma and Syrian children attending learning support and life skills training classes. On the occasion, Maciej Popowski…
The European Union in Israel makes a partnership with Gesher Multicultural Film Fund
The European Union in Israel is proud to announce a new partnership with Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, the EU funded project "Out of Place".
Out of Place is an innovative film incubator that inspires and catalyzes social change, tolerance and inclusion through the amazing power of documentary…
EU Funds English courses for different bodies in the Libyan Government
Different bodies in the Libyan government are benefiting from The English Language Course Training that The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is holding, along with local partners and with funding by the European Union Trust Fund, as part of continuous efforts to support local capacity…