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Read the latest news from the region, from the actions taken by women's rights organisations to the initiatives to combate violence against women and girls, and the latest measures taken by the region's countries on the legal, social and cultural levels.

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First Mediterranean Feminist Forum 3rd May 2024, Arab World Institute, Paris

EuroMed Feminist Initiative organized the inaugural Mediterranean Feminist Forum on May 3, 2024, at the Arab World Institute in Paris, in partnership with the French…
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10 May: European Parliament backs the EU accession to the Istanbul Convention

EuroMed Feminist Initiative (EFI) welcomes the massive vote of the European Parliament’s members, on 10 May, accession to the Istanbul Convention, which recognises violence against…
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Egypt increased the penalties female genital mutilation (FGM), to be from 5 to 20 years in prison

A statement by the Egyptian Cabinet said that it approved a draft law amending some provisions of the Penal Code promulgated by Law No. 58 of 1937, to establish a deterrent punishment for crimes of female genital mutilation (FGM).
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Recommendations of the Civil Society Consultations on Developing Guidelines for Implementation of Women, Peace and Security Agenda

As part of the Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls, funded by the European Union. Arab Women Organization and EuroMed Feminist Initiative held a National Consultation on Developing Regional Guidelines for Women, Peace and Security Agenda on November 13 in Amman, Jordan under the patronage of H.E. Ms. Basma Ishaqat, Minister of Social Development. The consultation aimed at fostering a common understanding of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda and developing guidelines for the implementation of the agenda on national and regional levels.
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Regional Forum on Combating Discrimination in Legislation, Tunis

One hundred and fifty-four participants from eighty-seven civil society organisations, together with decision makers, ministerial representatives, legal and gender experts, as well as media from twelve countries from the South Mediterranean gathered on 10-11 December in Tunis for the Regional Forum on Combating Discrimination in Legislation held in the frame of the Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls, funded by the European Union.
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National Consultation on Developing Regional Guidelines for Women, Peace and Security Agenda, Jordan

As part of the Regional Campaign on Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women and Girls, funded by the European Union. The Palestinian Working Woman Society for Development (PWWSD), Palestinian Federation of Women’s Action Committee (PFWAC), the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organization Against Violence Against Women (Al Muntada) and EuroMed Feminist Initiative held a National Consultation on Developing Regional Guidelines for Women, Peace and Security Agenda on November 10th in Ramallah, Palestine. The consultation aimed at fostering a common understanding of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda and developing guidelines for the implementation of the agenda on national and regional levels.
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