Asfar has participated in the second Participatory Visit in Italy: Transfer of Associone Sud’s best practices. During the first day, the LAB4GE partners have been introduced to the SUD methodology and have visited an “arazzi” exhibition in Palazzo Ducale. They have also met with the president of the Volunteering Associations Centre in Martina Franca. The … Continued
On this World Earth Day, the #LAB4GE Partners take the opportunity to highlight the role of women in fostering a healthy environment on Mother Earth. The link between Gender Equality and the environment is oftentimes overlooked, but it is important to acknowledge the interconnectedness of the two;“ Achieving gender equality represents the best opportunity we … Continued
On the 74th anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization, the LAB4GE Partners join the force to raise awareness of World Health Day. In a world that has been significantly impacted by the consequences of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Partners shine a light on the increased effect this has on the topic … Continued
On the International day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the partners of the LAB4GE project come together today to call on each other and everyone else to stand up against acts of racial prejudice and discrimination, and together build a global society where everyone is equal. “Race and gender are social constructs that reflect the … Continued
Today, on International Women’s Day, the Partners of the LAB4GE project unite to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. We use this occasion to raise awareness of the work that is being done to empower women and their achievements as well as to #BreakTheBias and forge women’s equality. “The story of … Continued
Women and Girls in Science day is the occasion to celebrate their active contributions to global knowledge through history even though it has been mainly kept invisible. “We cannot grow into what does not exist”. This is why visibility and role models are of tremendous importance to bring up the next generation of female scientists … Continued
The Female Genital Mutilation is a violation of women and girls’ human rights that involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or another injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons. The practice is present all over the globe and still happens in Europe even though the laws condemn it. The … Continued
MATRIX is a young social entrepreneurship development programme, which aims to develop entrepreneurial competencies of future Social Change-Makers through boosting their personal, professional and socio-economical development and also reduce youth unemployment and raising the quality of their lives. Email your interest to resolve@asfar.org.uk until 3rd February 2022. If you have already expressed your interest you … Continued
In the context of the COVID-19, we became particularly aware of the impact of the Gender Digital Gap that limits Women and girls’ access to education and training during their life. Today the Partners of the LAB4GE project call for action across Europe to promote online and face-to-face access to education to ensure women’s rights … Continued
The Lab4Ge Partners are happy to start the year with a reminder of the benefits of equality for a diverse and rich society where women can enjoy the same rights and possibilities as men. It’s also the right time to set up objectives for women’s empowerment and we warmly invite you to do so within … Continued
Today, on the anniversary of Convention for the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women, we acknowledge the positive impact the CEDAW Committee has had since 1979 to monitor countries progress to advance gender equality and human rights for women and girls around the world. Through the project LAB4GE, we are working with partners … Continued
On the International Day for Human Rights, the LAB4GE’s partners unite to recognise the advancements made globally for Women’s Human Rights and also invite stakeholders to be aware of the specific challenges met by women to fully access their rights, particularly in the context of COVID-19, where they have been particularly vulnerable to the socio-economic … Continued
As countries implemented lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, violence against women, especially domestic violence, intensified – in some countries, calls to helplines have increased five-fold. At the #LAB4GE project we advocate for the End Violence against Women campaign, a multi-year global effort aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and … Continued
Every year on October 5th, we celebrate the World Teachers’ Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate the profession and to promote international standards for the teaching profession in the UK. The theme for this month at the #LAB4GE project is: Teachers for gender equality. “Despite the teaching profession being made up largely of women, … Continued
Dear Reader, This time we are paying tribute. I have heard people say that explaining Brexit using the example of Erasmus+ is a strange thing to do. And it may indeed be so, but my friend’s sister would probably disagree. OK, maybe this is not how she explains Brexit, but this is at least one … Continued
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