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View AllEU launches new initiative to boost women's employment in the Mediterranean
The European Commission launched a new initiative to boost women's employment across the Middle East and North Africa. The Surging Women's Employment Initiative, a flagship initiative under the Pact for the Mediterranean, will mobilise €25 million, including a €10 million contribution from the EU, to help create 500,000 additional jobs for women. This initiative aims to contribute to increasing women's employment in the region by 5% by 2030.
The initiative was unveiled by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica during an event with UN Women in the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly ...
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View AllALF Knowledge for Action (K4A) Programme, Anna Lindh Foundation
Closing date: 24 October 2026
The ALF Knowledge for Action (K4A) Programme promotes the production and dissemination of evidence-based and policy-oriented research that addresses relevant dimensions of Intercultural Dialogue in the Euro-Med region. The Programme seeks to enhance the capacity of academic institutions (i.e., think tanks, specialised centres, and universities) to translate knowledge into visible, rigorous and actionable policies and practices that benefit civil society and tackle pressing challenges. In this context, K4A contributes to the broader objectives of the Pact for the Mediterranean by supporting evidence-based knowledge and policy cooperation across ...
ALF Knowledge for Action (K4A) Programme, Anna Lindh Foundation
Closing date: 24 October 2026
Euro-Mediterranean Women in Journalism Award - Call for Applications 2026
Closing date: 13 September 2026
International Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme - EU-funded DIEM Project
Closing date: 31 August 2026
OPEN CALL- Community Leaders (MYA Programme), Anna Lindh Foundation
Closing date: 30 May 2026
OPEN CALL- Content Creators (MYA Programme), Anna Lindh Foundation
Closing date: 30 May 2026
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Olive Marketing Days 2025 in Beit Jala - Palestine
07 Nov
to 08 Nov
Bishara Hall – Beit Jala
Bringing young Mediterranean voices and debates on cultural heritage to MONDIACULT 2025
29 Sep
to 30 Sep
Barcelona
A Tale of a Dream
23 Jun
to 23 Jun
Theater Of The Arab Orthodox Cultural Club- Beit Sahour
Webinar: Building Green - ETF Network for Excellence (ENE)
20 May
to 20 May
UfM Conference: the tourism sector employment-related opportunities and challenges
02 Jul
to 03 Jul
Athens, Greece
WEBINAR: Connect•Empower•Change with Green Hydrogen
28 Jan
to 28 Jan
Online
National Info Days on the Call for Green Transition Projects, Interreg NEXT MED Programme
28 Jan
to 18 Feb
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Tunisia
MAJALAT II South Seminar
02 Feb
to 03 Feb
Istanbul
Closing event of the Digital Innovations for Peace project
10 Dec
to 10 Dec
Online
College of Europe Webinar for Prospective Students from EU's Southern Neighbourhood
04 Dec
to 04 Dec
Online
Press Trip: Powering Constructive Journalism in the South
19 Nov
to 22 Nov
Brussels, Belgium
TANDEM Media Awards and TANDEM DigiArt Awards
22 Nov
to 22 Nov
Brussels, Belgium And Online
Publications
View AllSPEAK UP CARTOONS: The new edition is on!
Dear readers, as you dive into SPEAK UP CARTOONS! 2024, it's important to note that one of the illustrations was created by a computer through artificial intelligence. This means using specific keywords and clicks can lead to beautiful creations in no time!
Does this mean that we should fear for the future of art and artists in the Southern Neighbourhood? We think not, because this region is a fertile ground for talent, brimming with resources and creativity, just like the artists who have contributed to this booklet. These comics, illustrating success ...
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