Gender mainstreaming in PRIMA funded projects

The Center of Arab Women for Training and Research (CAWTAR) is a regional NGO created in 1993, in response to the desire expressed by a number of Arab stakeholders, including local, regional and international institutions as well as governments, to establish a center of academic research and field studies relating to women’s conditions.

In addition to collecting data, indicators and statistics on women’s economic, social and political conditions, CAWTAR significantly contributes to capacity building of stakeholders, enhancing networking, building strategic partnership and strengthening advocacy for women’s rights.

CAWTAR uses an integrated approach in which research feeds into training and both feed into advocacy. Themes in development work should be conceived as interdependent and mutually supportive. They include the following elements:

– Research and Knowledge Productions
– Building Support and Advocacy
– Networking and Partnership
– Capacity- Building and Training
– Media and communication
– Knowledge and Management Databases

CAWTAR’s activities are therefore designed to raise awareness, renew commitment, engage relevant stakeholders, advocate rights, build capacities, support partner organizations, ensure continuing outreach, share knowledge and action and contribute to building a society supportive of gender equality and human rights.

We are looking to mainstream gender and human rights approach in Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) nexus projects.

The intersectionality of women’s roles within the WEFE Nexus is paramount for sustainable development and resilience. Women play multifaceted roles as primary caregivers, resource managers, and key stakeholders in agricultural production, water management, and energy utilization, particularly in rural areas. In many regions, women are responsible for household water collection, sanitation, and food preparation, making them highly attuned to water and food security challenges. Moreover, women often possess indigenous knowledge and traditional practices that are essential for ecosystem conservation and adaptation to climate change. Despite their critical contributions, women frequently face disproportionate barriers to accessing resources, decision-making processes, and technology within the WEFE Nexus. Empowering women through gender-inclusive policies, education, and economic opportunities can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of WEFE interventions, promoting sustainable development and equity for present and future generations.

Gender mainstraiming, knowledge transfer, capitalization
food security, health, value chain, Water Energy Food Ecosystem nexus,
rural areas, rural communities, rural social innovation,
research and innovation, training, capacity building, advocacy, e-learning