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Women on Board: Promoting Inclusion and Equality for Women in the Blue Economy Labour Market

Women on Board aims to empower representation of women in the blue economy by developing and sharing strategies to overcome gender imbalances.

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Project Overview

  • Full Name: Promoting Inclusion and Equality for Women in the Blue Economy Labour Market
  • Funding: Interreg Europe
  • Budget: €1,755,206
  • Duration: 01 May 2025-31 July 2029
  • Coordinator:Larnaca and Famagusta Districts Development Agency, Cyprus

 

Key Objectives

  • Promote inclusive regional policy reforms to address systemic gender disparities in the blue economy.
  • Enhance women’s access to training and employment in maritime, marine, and blue economy sectors.
  • Support European regions in developing and sharing effective strategies to close the gender gap.
  • Foster interregional cooperation and stakeholder engagement to identify best practices.
  • Create tailored action plans to reduce barriers, improve workplace safety, and ensure equal participation.
  • Address knowledge gaps and empower women to actively shape policies.
  • Ensure gender equality is placed at the core of blue economy development.