For Immediate Release
PRESS RELEASE
[Cyprus, December 2024]: With the support of the Erasmus+ Programme, RJ4All Europe is proud to announce the launch of the ENHANCE Project: Empowering Girls and Young Women Across Europe and the MENA Region (Reference No. 101186010). The initiative includes the formation of a cross-sector partnership of organisations from three EU countries (Cyprus, Italy, North Macedonia) and three non-EU countries (Jordan, Morocco, Egypt). This collaborative effort aims to tackle gender inequality and discrimination by equipping communities with innovative, non-formal education tools to ensure inclusion and empowerment for girls and young women.
The project is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme, aiming to address the need for cultural change by creating communities that are inclusive and less prone to discrimination. This project focuses to break the barriers and stereotypes that perpetuate gender inequality.
The project is built on a foundation of shared learning and capacity building, with a particular focus on non-EU partner organisations. Through this initiative, ENHANCE will introduce non-formal education methods to promote the empowerment of girls and young women and will expand the network of organisations, educators, and target groups benefiting from the project’s outputs.
Dr. Theo Gavrielides, Founder & Director of RJ4All and RJ4All Europe, stated:
“Gender inequality is a pervasive global issue that requires both immediate and long-term efforts. The ENHANCE project is an important step forward in breaking down the entrenched barriers that limit opportunities for girls and young women. By sharing power and working in solidarity, across different cultural contexts, we can create transformative change. Our commitment through this initiative is to foster communities that not only embrace restorative justice but actively work to ensure gender equality and social inclusion for all.”
ENHANCE brings together a dynamic partnership dedicated to creating change in their communities:
- Restorative Justice for All International Institute Europe (RJ4All Europe) – Cyprus
- Framework Associazione Culturale (FRAMEWORK)– Italy
- Eunoia Association for Education, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Ecology, and Sport (EUNOIA) – North Macedonia
- Social Peace Association for Enhancement and Development (SPAED)– Egypt
- Al-Balawna Charity Association (AL BALWANAH) – Jordan
- Jordanian Aloun Society for Sustainable Community Development and Care for Widows and Orphans (AL-AWN)– Jordan
- Association Centre Atig pour les Études et l’Information de Tiznit (ATIG)– Morocco
ENHANCE takes inspiration from the European Commission’s ongoing work on gender equality, providing a platform for the exchange of knowledge and best practices between EU and non-EU partners. According to a UNICEF report, limited access to quality education significantly affects girls and young women in Jordan, Morocco, and Egypt. ENHANCE will address these issues by piloting its methods among consortium partners, spreading its impact at a pan-European level.
“We are thrilled to join forces with our partners in this transformative journey, united by a common vision to create lasting impact and meaningful change”
– shared a representative from EUNOIA.
“Equity and empowerment of women and youth are a strategic advantage that promotes innovation in society”
– shared a representative from AL-AWN.
Sofia Sideridou, Manager of RJ4All Europe, amplifies the message:
“At RJ4All, we believe in the power of collaboration to create supportive communities where gender equality thrives. Through the ENHANCE project, we are working to provide girls and young women with the tools and opportunities to overcome challenges and build a brighter, more inclusive future.”
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About RJ4All Europe:
RJ4All Europe is the leading European non-profit institute advancing community cohesion and human rights through restorative justice. With the office in Cyprus and headquarters in the UK, we have members from all EU states and over 60 other countries. The organisation delivers social justice projects and programmes through dialogue, education, and restorative justice practices. RJ4All Europe aims to create a global peace movement for social change, aligning with UN agencies’ emphasis on informal justice in dispute resolution. Europe is registered under Company No. 451674 (Cyprus), PIC No. 880528850, and OID E10342055.
For more information: https://www.rj4all.eu/
