Culture

In a world where people from all cultures and faiths are increasingly mixing, intercultural awareness is an ever more needed skill. Based on these observations Different Cultures – Common Values set out to promote mutual understanding among young people and...

The project aimed to strengthen the participation of female filmmakers in festivals by presenting their works and participating in parallel activities. The aims of the project included: promoting freedom of expression by encouraging filmmakers from the region to address gender...

In the midst of increasing radicalisation and a surge of populist and xenophobic movements along with securitarian policies and the restriction of fundamental freedoms, intercultural dialogue has become one of the most pressing challenges of today's Euro-Mediterranean area. Based on...

Herstory is an Irish movement that tell the stories of contemporary, mythic and historical women. The programme features the annual International Herstory Light Festival, Herstory TV Series, Blazing a Trail-exhibition for the Irish Embassy network worldwide, Herstory Salon Series, and...

Societies in the Euro-Mediterranean region are experiencing challenges due to an influx of people fleeing war and violence from the South to the North of the Mediterranean. This, in turn, has instigated fears, prejudices and misunderstandings among different groups in...

The knowledge of Arab and German (or European) culture is often pictured and narrated through stereotypes. Hence, Arab literature and especially fairy tales are often neglected with the possible exception of 1001 nights. Compared to many other kinds of texts...

Jordanian and Swedish Dads is a photography exhibition and a joint project by the Swedish Embassy in Amman and the women's rights organization SADAQA. The project highlights the importance of engaged fatherhood in creating a stronger society and improving women's...

Learning about history does not contribute enough to acquiring intercultural citizenship competences. Instead stereotypes on cultural, traditional and religious differences have skewed perceptions of the Arab and Muslim world. Based on these observations, the project organizers set out to help...

Sardinia is one of the poorest areas of Italy, despite a great potential rooted in history, culture and environmental heritage. Meanwhile, Beirut has a lot of places that need to be enhanced from a cultural and economic point of view...

The project represents the initial research phase of the large 3-year LEILA project co-financed by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union and due to start in 2021. LEILA (Arabic Literature in European Languages) aims to address the challenges...