FURTHERING GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH THE EU ACCESSION PROCESS Objectives Activities

Co-funded by Co-funded by the European Union Sweden FURTHERING GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH THE EU ACCESSION PROCESS Gender equality is a fundamental value of the European Union (EU), and, as such, must be streamlined in the EU Accession Process of the Western Balkans (WB). [...] Towards this aim, the Action’s specific objectives include: • To enhance WCSO capacities to effectively engage with governments, EU Delegations and Office (EUD/ EUO), local CSOs and other CSOs in the region, making all involved actors aware of the gender dimensions of the EU Accession process; • To improve accountability of governments and EUD/EUO in implementing commitments to gender equality and. [...] Activities • Networking and experience exchange meetings and events for the regional network of WCSOs aimed at strengthening their influence on the EU Accession process and expanding the existing regional network of WCSOs; • Capacity building and awareness-raising for diverse CSOs on gender aspects of the EU Accession process; • A high-level Regional Forum on Gender Equality in the EU Accession; •. [...] Target Groups • WCSOs and CSOs working in the areas of gender equality and EU Accession in the WB, including local and grassroots organisations in the region; • Other CSOs from WB countries operating in different sectors; • Government officials and institutions particularly those engaged in the EU Accession process, such as institutions and/or sectors for EU integration within governments, Nationa. [...] in 6 WB countries; • Diverse local women’s rights groups’ strengthened capacities that enable increased and improved participation in the EU Accession process; • Enhanced capacities of CSOs to effectively engage with governments, EUD/EUO and other CSOs in the region, making these actors more aware of the gender dimensions of the EU Accession process, their importance and agency; • Improved account.