The 2023 International Labour Organization (ILO) youth survey revealed that in Tunisia and Egypt, 80% of youth aged 15-29 worked informally while youth inactivity reaches 17% in Spain and 25% in Türkiye (Education at a Glance 2023 report). The same report claims that for multiple reasons young Mediterranean women are much more vulnerable and affected by dropping out of school and precarious employment. International reports indicate that inadequate learning and skills are key factors contributing to high NEET (youth Not in Employment, Education or Training) rates. Most education systems in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region do not focus on developing critical thinking and other skills necessary for the labour market and active civic life.
CSW68
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- To co-design and develop a transnational training program for Mediterranean youth CSOs, blending digital and face-to- face methods, focusing on engagement as a key skill for employment and addressing regional challenges through social and artistic innovation.
- To support and engage young Mediterranean people to advocate for positive changes in Mediterranean societies through the implementation of concrete local and transnational creative actions and promoting original projects.
- Trained 200 young people from Türkiye, France, Spain, Tunisia and Egypt, co-developing and applying innovative learning methods that fostered engagement and enhanced employment skills – digital, creative, and analytical – while addressing Mediterranean challenges.
- Strengthened young people’s civic actions.
- Fostered a transnational participatory dynamic.
- Co-design of a pedagogical framework for the MedYCI training program developed by young Mediterranean participants and experts across five regions.
- Creation of a multidisciplinary team of 30 trainers.
- 5 MedYCI training sessions implemented across 5 countries, directly engaging over 200 youngsters.
- Establishment of five MedYCI studios which will be fully operational to enhance creative young participants skills in each region.
- Strategic recommendations for the Mediterranean Youth Council ensuring they are informed by diverse youth perspectives across the Mediterranean.
- 5 showcases of 50 innovative ideas for a better future of the Mediterranean.
- 25 simultaneous local creative engaged actions executed by youth, across the Mediterranean.
- •10 transnational webtv show (Medtalk) created by MedYCI trained Mediterranean youth.
EVENTS
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Background:
The Mediterranean Women Ship (MWS) project, initiated in Beirut, Lebanon, by the Mediterranean Youth Foundation in cooperation with the Oceans Network and funded by the European Commission through ESAA, aimed to enhance dialogue on gender issues in the Mediterranean region. Through workshops and an online awareness campaign, the project focused on raising awareness of challenges facing women, strengthening young people’s roles in gender issues, empowering women, combating hate speech, creating safe dialogue spaces, and educating on rights and gender equality. This project’s innovative approach to gender equality can significantly contribute to discussions on feminist financing for sustainability at the upcoming workshop as a side event for CSW 68, by showcasing effective strategies for engaging communities and leveraging social media for awareness and empowerment.
Objective:
Mapping an inventory of the most significant grants and funds available to women in the South Mediterranean region, ensuring the continuity and sustainability of their work while highlighting the financing challenges by publishing the guide after the workshop.
Target audience:
Young feminist activists, NGOs, activists of all ages interested in joining, policymakers and academics, and members interested in gender equality and women’s empowerment from Euro-Mediterranean countries. We will share the small open call for that or invite our networking directly.
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Summary:
The workshop organized as a side event at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68) involves the visibility and visualisation of funding challenges and the main list of funds for the sustainability of feminist projects, initiatives and feminist action groups. We will work on the publication of a visual guide on the best sources of funding to strengthen feminist action in the southern Mediterranean region.
project includes:
Project Status
Ongoing
Countries covered
5
Start date
01-01-2025
End date
31-01-2026
Programme
Erasmus+
Key Action
Learning Mobility of Individuals
Action Type
Mobility of youth workers