UNIDO PWE in MENA

07/10/2024

18/03/2024

Nous sommes ravis de partager avec vous l’interview de la gagnante 🇹🇳 de notre programme d'idéation , Hend AOUINI, fondatrice de la startup 🌱Algaplast, réalisée à l’occasion de la dans le cadre du podcast de RFI

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Chercheure en biologie marine, Hend Aouini a travaillé sur les algues rouges. Elle en a étudié le processus d’extraction et veut lancer la production de plastiques biodégradables biosourcés qui seraient…

30/01/2024

MENA Women Business Club regional awards is finally here!

Are you ready to shine and be recognized for your achievements? We're thrilled to introduce our latest Reginonal Award ⭐️

If you are a female founder from the MENA region, and your startup is not more than 3 years old, then this is the right place for you!

The club was initiated by Union for the Mediterranean , UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization and UNIDO PWE in MENA

Our prize is sector agnostic to celebrate the female startups in 2024

Apply before 15th of Feb 2024 👇👇👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoc7B22GgKOSHQ2-2rNxq8GxstETaLg6n3jfGvX_3Wy6Enpg/viewform

24/01/2024

Congratulations 🎉 to the MENA Women Business Club - powered by UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization Union for the Mediterranean and Direzione Generale della Cooperazione allo Sviluppo - for having been selected as a !

26/12/2023

Exciting News! 🌟 Hajer SAOUDI Derouiche, CEO of ACTIFS PRÉCIEUX in , takes center stage in our latest episode of the Women in Industry and Innovation Video Campaign.

In this video, Hajer shares her journey, offering a deep dive into her personal, educational, and professional background, unveiling the founding story of Actifs Precieux.

Explore key highlights:

- 🌟 Insights on her role models
- 💡 Actifs Precieux's innovative and sustainable approach aligned with Industry 4.0 values
- 🚀 The potential benefits of Industry 4.0 solutions for women in entrepreneurship

Learn about her achievements as CEO, and discover the strategies she employed to overcome challenges as a female entrepreneur in Tunisia.

Watch the Full video in French with Arabic subtitles below ⬇️ !



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Hajer Saoudi Derouiche, the CEO of ACTIFS PRÉCIEUX in Tunisia, is the protagonist of the last episode of our Women in Industry and Innovation Video Campaign....

14/12/2023

The Union for the Mediterranean Regional Dialogue Platform on Women Empowerment is currently ongoing in and online.

🗓️ Today's agenda includes key discussions with stakeholders on Women's Economic Empowerment, Gender and Climate Change, and Violence Against Women and Girls.

During the session, PWE was presented as a key enabler of women economic empowerment and inclusion in the MENA region.

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13/12/2023

Catch up with all our videos and podcast episodes on inspiring women entrepreneurs from the MENA region on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/?si=bHJANEznIBe5gBhx

From to , discover the stories of successful and determined women who fought gender stereotypes and social barriers to realise their professional dreams.

In 2015 when UNIDO launched the project Promoting Women’s Empowerment for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in the MENA Region (PWE), this reg...

13/12/2023

Join us tomorrow at the Union for the Mediterranean Regional Dialogue Platform focusing on women empowerment, hosted in Barcelona.

Neila Amara from UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization will be there to present PWE's significant achievements and its contribution to the economic empowerment of women in the region.

Follow the event online through this link: https://t.ly/Q85M

The UfM Regional Platform on Women Empowerment will take place on 14 December 2023 in Barcelona, from 09h00 to 20h00, including lunch and a networking cocktail. It will discuss the Implementation Roadmap of the 5th UfM Ministerial Declaration on Strengthening the Role of Women in Soci...

21/11/2023

📺 In our Women in Industry and Innovation series finale, meet Yomna El Sheridy, the CEO of Special Foods Industry International in .

Yomna shares her journey as a determined woman entrepreneur in Egypt, shedding light on the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs. She emphasises the significance of carving a unique niche, acquiring skills for competitiveness, and earning respect, particularly as women.

Furthermore, Yomna challenges societal norms by stressing that there are no gender-specific jobs; women aren't confined to certain roles like handicrafts. Instead, they have the freedom to choose their paths.

Watch the full episode below ⬇️

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In our Women in Industry and Innovation series finale, meet Yomna El Sheridy, the trailblazing CEO of Special Foods Industry International in Egypt.Yomna sha...

14/11/2023

💡Discover the impact of PWE: Promoting Women’s Empowerment for inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the MENA region.

Since 2015, the Union for the Mediterranean-labelled PWE project by UNIDO has propelled women-led businesses across Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, State of Palestine and Tunisia.

Prioritising women’s entrepreneurship through knowledge-building, networking, and direct technical assitance, PWE has made a significant mark.

Pivotal studies have addressed the knowledge gap in women’s economic inclusion data, fostering policy dialogues in the region.

The project has also formed impactful partnerships with Women Business Associations, transforming them into key enablers of women’s entrepreneurship.

Watch the video to witness PWE’s journey and main achievements.

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Since its initiation in 2015 and spanning two phases (2015-2018 and 2019-2023), the UfM-labelled PWE project (Promoting Women's Empowerment) has significantl...