The 5th Union for Mediterranean (UfM) Ministerial Meeting on “Strengthening the Role of Women in Society” was held on 26 October 2022 in Madrid. It was hosted by the Minister of Gender Equality of Spain, Irene Montero, with the presence of the European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli and the UfM Secretary General, Nasser Kamel. UfM Member States adopted a Declaration with concrete and operational recommendations, actions and measures focused on four priority areas. The meeting had for purpose to discuss about the enhancement of legal frameworks, improving women’s access to leadership in public life and decision-making, raising women´s participation in economic life and combatting and preventing violence against women and girls. Find more about the event here.
Source: INSME Secretariat
