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TunisiaUfM countries and key stakeholders call for increased efforts to end gender-based violence and stereotypes in the Euro-Med region
September 26, 2016
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In the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Regional Dialogue on women empowerment, and to follow up on the previous meetings held in 2016 in Barcelona, Paris and Amman, two working group meetings were held on 20 and 21st September in Skhirat, Morocco to review and discuss the efforts made in combating violence against women and gender stereotypes in the Euro-Mediterranean region. They provide concrete recommendations and proposals of actions for the upcoming Ministerial Conference on strengthening the role of women in Society to be held in February 2017.
During the two days meeting, participants stressed the importance of a comprehensive approach to tackle the issues of violence against women and gender stereotypes and the necessity to improve the coordination and partnership between the key actors concerned, including the media and civil society.
They identified social and cultural norms, the challenge of impunity and the enforcement of laws among the main and urgent issues to be addressed. Experts formulated a number of other key recommendations, including improving research and data collection, strengthening regional cooperation between countries and with key stakeholders, and promoting exchange of success stories and lessons learnt. (EU Neighbourhood Info)
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