Supporting inclusive political and economic participation for women in the MENA Region

Context

Women across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continue to face underrepresentation in political and economic spheres, which limits their ability to shape important political and economic decisions. Although several countries in the region have introduced rules to increase women’s participation, their perspectives and needs remain largely excluded from both national and regional negotiations. Furthermore, as conflicts in the region persist and escalate, women face additional barriers, which undermine the progress already made towards achieving gender equality.

Objective

The political and economic participation of women in the MENA region has improved.

Approach

The project focuses on increasing women’s political and economic participation in the MENA region through targeted actions and collaborations. To achieve this, it implements the following measures:

• The project provides tailored advice and development opportunities to economic and political change agents, enhancing the impact of their work.
• It shares successful and innovative strategies across the region to encourage adoption in other countries, with the goal of increasing women’s participation.
• The project cooperates with national and regional networks to implement measures that promote women’s involvement in economic and political life.
• It promotes women’s fundamental human rights, ensuring they can influence policies that advance gender equality and inclusion in the MENA region.
• The project raises awareness across various age groups, fostering a more active role for women in political and economic activities.

Last update: November 2024