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For the Inclusion of Local Actors in the Promotion of Female Entrepreneurship
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For the Inclusion of Local Actors in the Promotion of Female Entrepreneurship

The purpose of the diagnosis is to analyse obstacles to entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial intentions of women from the wilaya (province) of Algiers, taking two districts of the city of Algiers as case studies.

1 November 2017
Promoting Participation of Women and Youth in the Palestinian Political System
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Promoting Participation of Women and Youth in the Palestinian Political System

Underrepresentation of women and youth in leadership and decision making levels severely impacts the ability to mobilize Palestinian resources and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their efforts in reform processes.

1 November 2017
Euro-Mediterranean Regional Dialogue on Advocacy in the Field of Gender Equality
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Euro-Mediterranean Regional Dialogue on Advocacy in the Field of Gender Equality

This document presents the visions, priorities, challenges and recommendations resulting from the “Euro – Mediterranean Regional Dialogue on Advocacy in the Field of Gender Equality’’.

26 October 2017
Gender-Based Violence in Marrakech – Safi
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Gender-Based Violence in Marrakech – Safi

This study analyzes the effectiveness of gender equality policies and the issue of gender-based violence in the Marrakech-Safi region, providing an overview of the progress made in implementing laws on women’s human rights.

1 April 2017
Palestinian Women and the Political Process: An Insight into the West Bank
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Palestinian Women and the Political Process: An Insight into the West Bank

This field diagnosis acknowledges women’s effective role in Palestinian politics and examines the factors that hinder their representation in decision-making authorities.

1 April 2017
Violence against Women in Algeria – Focus on Oran
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Violence against Women in Algeria – Focus on Oran

Violence against women is a pervasive problem in Algeria. Yet, the issue remains largely invisible due to social taboos and the lack of sufficient institutional response and support for women survivors of violence.

1 April 2017
Women’s Participation in Municipal Councils in Irbid
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Women’s Participation in Municipal Councils in Irbid

This diagnosis gives an overview of women’s participation in municipal councils in the region of Liwa Al Koura, in Irbid, showing the administrative, social and cultural faced by women as members of executive and local councils.

1 April 2017
Women’s Political Participation in Egypt: Perspectives from Giza
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Women’s Political Participation in Egypt: Perspectives from Giza

Despite their struggle and commitment, women have historically been underrepresented in Egyptian political life. Which factors impact on women’s ambitions to reach decision-making positions in Egyptian society?

1 April 2017
Women’s Political Participation in Lebanon: Perspectives from Mount-Lebanon
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Women’s Political Participation in Lebanon: Perspectives from Mount-Lebanon

Although Lebanon is considered as the only democratic country in the Arab region with a free political environment, the situation of women has not been strengthened enough for them to have a role on an equal footing with men.

1 April 2017
Women’s Political Participation in Monastir and Sousse
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Women’s Political Participation in Monastir and Sousse

This diagnosis describes the political commitment of Tunisian women, with special focus on the governorates and municipalities of Monastir and Sousse during the period of democratic transition.

1 April 2017