Giornata Internazionale dei diritti delle donne
Not just March 8th
It is with some of the projects financed by AICS and carried out in Niger and Chad that the daily commitment is celebrated, through short testimonies of the women who work and collaborate every day with Italian and local civil society
AICS and the transversality of gender equality and the emancipation of women and girls in development action
The full day, desired and organized by AICS Italia, open to all employees of the Agency's Italian and foreign offices, saw the presence of important interventions and the testimony of Alessandra Accardo, the Neapolitan policewoman who was the victim of violence in 2022.
Women leaders serving Ukraine: interview with Daria Kaleniuk
AICS is involved in numerous initiatives in Ukraine to protect women and promote gender equality, providing psychological support to victims of conflict and promoting female emancipation at all levels of society
AICS Islamabad promotes gender equality
AICS Islamabad participated in a seminar organized by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Pakistan, with a focus on women's working conditions and compliance with international standards
AICS in Cuba supports the economic empowerment of women
The objective of each of these laboratories is not only to provide notions and tools that can encourage and facilitate the training and professional start-up of Cuban women, but is also to create and strengthen networks of contacts between them, which allow exchanges of experiences and good practices
Gender equality and promotion of the role of women: the actions of AICS Tirana
In application of the AICS Guidelines on Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls, the AICS Tirana Office has carried out a study of the Albanian legislation in order to understand the state of gender equality and women's empowerment (GEWE) in Albania
Local economy and decision-making process: the presence of women and the PRENADES project
The PRENADES project, financed by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in El Salvador, is strongly focused on supporting women and their rights; its overall objective is sustainable local economic development, with greater participation of women and young subjects.
The involvement of women in AICS projects in Lebanon and Syria
AICS Beirut carried out a 16-day activism campaign against violence against women with the telling of some stories of violence that often led women victims to prison. The main partners of the Italian Cooperation are the Italian CSOs present in the territory, the specialized agencies of the United Nations and other international bodies, such as CIHEAM.
Activate Nairobi: Activism against Gender Violence
The Activate campaign proved to be an impactful effort, successfully achieving its goal of raising awareness about the fight against GBV and supporting equal rights. With the participation of over 1,200 people present at the events, the initiative reached a vast and heterogeneous audience for a concrete contribution to Kenya
Transformational initiatives: education and empowerment for equality in STEM
The MELYT program, implemented by UN Women and financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), has generated spaces, throughout 2023, for inclusion and women's participation in STEM areas
8th March and the rights of women and girls: AICS’ daily commitment to promote the transversality of gender equality
On the occasion of the International Day of Women's Rights, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, with the commitment of all its foreign offices and branches, reiterates its effort to the fight against gender discrimination and to the promotion of the role and women's leadership.