Afaemme News

Save the dateThe Day of the Mediterranean aims to act as a timely reminder that our similarities largely overcome our differences, the cultural dimension being an important component of who we are and where we come from. It provides an opportunity to celebrate achievements, embrace diversity, to strengthen ties between our two shores and to deepen our understanding of each other. Looking to the future, the Day of the Mediterranean also offers a unique moment to showcase issues of interest, mobilise political will and commit resources to address common challenges in the region.

Delighted to share with you the opinion "Renewed partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood - A new Agenda for the Mediterranean" writed by Afaemme's President Maria Helena de Felipe "We warmly welcome the proposals to involve the private sector more closely in the development of the region to supplement the necessary public investment and to deepen public-private dialogue with a view to ensuring social and economic sustainability which will lead to the creation of decent jobs"

Afaemme's President Maria Helena de Felipe participated at the opening session of the 2021 UfM Women Business Forum, under the theme:“Digital transformation for Women in Business in the Euro-Med region: how can digitalization help women-led businesses grow?,which took place online on 6th of July 2021, reaching more than 500 participants that followed us both via our Zoom platform and our Facebook page.The aim of the opening round table discussed on the root causes of the digital gender gap and on how it is affecting women and women-led businesses in the region.