Algeria
Egypt
Israel
Jordan
Lebanon
Libya
Morocco
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TunisiaBack together: UfM takes part in the 4th edition of the World Youth Forum
The Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) participated at the 4th edition of the World Youth Forum (WYF) held in Sharm el Cheikh, Egypt. This year’s edition was titled “Back together” and discussed Post-COVID effects, climate change, and human rights among other topics.
The World Youth Forum is a platform built by promising youth engaging young people from around the world and allowing them to exchange views and recommend initiatives to decision-makers and influential figures. It is a chance for youth to engage with top policymakers, network with promising youth from the region and the world that are determined to make our world a better place.
The Secretary General intervened in a panel dedicated to the role of international institutions in boosting the recovery. He detailed the efforts the Union for the Mediterranean has undergone over the past two years in assisting member states to better deal with the effects of the pandemic, especially through the UfM Grant Scheme for Employment Promotion. He also mentioned the UfM’s work in promoting e-governance as a way of coping with the pandemic, and its efforts to help MSMEs in the region.
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Countries covered:
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Algeria
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Egypt
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Israel
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Jordan
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Lebanon
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Libya
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Morocco
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Palestine *
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Syria *
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Tunisia
