The Mediterranean Women's Studies Centre (KEGME), was founded in 1982
in Athens, Greece, to respond to the evolving needs of Mediterranean
women both in the private and public spheres.
Currently, KEGME is focusing on action-oriented research; development
projects for the economic empowerment of women; skills training, networking
and advocacy through new technologies (ICTs); capacity building for
political leadership; conflict prevention and resolution; and the
promotion of human rights, democracy and good neighbourliness in South
East Europe and the Balkan region.
KEGME is governed by an elected Board of Directors and is a non-governmental
organization (NGO) with consultative status to the United Nations
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
KEGME is the current Coordinating Organization of the newly formed
Balkan Women's Network for Democratization and Conflict Resolution
(BWNet). |
