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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · 5d

⚡ Up to 27 conferences on key topics to understand the social, political, economic and cultural future of the #EuroMediterranean region.

The #AulaMed lecture series is back.

Free entry. Sign up if you’d like to receive a certificate of attendance.

🌐 www.iemed.org/aula-edition...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · 20d

The IEMed and the Anna Lindh Foundation organise two major public events within the framework of the Agora in Network programme and @unesco.bsky.social’s MONDIACULT 2025 conference in Barcelona.

Agendas and Registration 👇

🌐 www.iemed.org/pressrelease...

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Sep 8

Discover the latest contents of the #MedYearbook2025.

The IEMed Mediterranean Yearbook is our flagship publication offering an overview of the main events & trends in the Mediterranean, covering international relations, politics, economy, society, culture...

🌐 www.iemed.org/med-yearbook...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Jul 25

The Med Dialogue +2030 conference series is just around the corner!

Discover the agenda now, save the date, and register early to secure your spot.

Co-organised by @iemed.bsky.social & Club of Rome (BCN) with the support of 'la Caixa' Foundation.

#MedDialogues2030

www.iemed.org/med-dialogue...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Jul 1

Are #Syrians now likely to face many of the same problems that afflicted other Arab countries after their #ArabSpring revolutions?

Our upcoming speaker is @fawazgerges.bsky.social
Discussant: @yezidsayigh.bsky.social

🗓️ Wed 2 July, 6.30 pm

🌐 iemed.org/events/syria...

#MEDMENA

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Jun 26

🌱Unos 25 expertos de toda la región mediterránea discuten hoy en BCN sobre transición agro-ecológica.

Una iniciativa de @aecid.bsky.social, @iemed.bsky.social y
@creaf.cat para impulsar la agricultura sostenible en la región.

🌐 iemed.org/events/inter...

#Agroecología #TransiciónVerde

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Jun 6

Kenizé Mourad: “Desde que empecé a hablar sobre Palestina, se me boicoteó”.

Entrevista de Lara Gómez Ruiz para @lavanguardia.com con motivo del diálogo-presentación de Mourad en el @iemed.bsky.social junto a @joanroura.bsky.social el pasado miércoles.
www.lavanguardia.com/cultura/2025...

Kenizé Mourad: “Desde que empecé a hablar sobre Palestina, se me boicoteó”

La escritora y periodista, bisnieta de sultanes, publica 'En el país de los puros', una nueva novela ambientada en Pakistán; y reedita 'El perfume de nuest...

www.lavanguardia.com

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Jun 3

🌍 Are you a young researcher from the Euro-Mediterranean region?

Explore the future of digital transformation in #Andalusia (Spain) this September.

Join the Euromed Young Researchers Forum 2025 in Mollina.

📬Apply by 16 June

euromesco.net/wp-content/u...

#YouthForum #UYD2025

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Jun 2

📢 Presentació edició especial de Quaderns de la Mediterrània ‼️

Després d'un quart de segle de vida, la revista aplega en un número commemoratiu els intel·lectuals i pensadors més prestigiosos que hi han col·laborat.

📍 @AteneuBCN
🗓️ 16/06 | 18.30 h

🌐 iemed.org/events/prese...

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · May 29

Today, Aicha ElBasri explores the overlooked origins of the Western Sahara conflict, which date back to 1957, according to her research.

📍 IEMed | Online
🗓️ 29 May 6.30 pm

Last session of the #AulaMed 2024-25 series.
Co-organised with @uab.cat

🌐 iemed.org/events/the-s...

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · May 27

La coneguda autora de “De part de la princesa morta” i enviada especial de @nouvelobs.com als principals conflictes dels anys 70 conversa sobre Palestina, periodisme de guerra i literatura amb @joanroura.bsky.social.

📌 IEMed
🗓️ 4 juny, 18.30 h

🌐 iemed.org/events/a-dia...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · May 15

As member states tighten entry rules for #migrants, the EU will face mounting pressure to reconcile security concerns with human rights & solidarity.

Read the latest #InsightsMigration for news, agenda, data & publications.

👉 mailchi.mp/2265649e3284...
📭 bit.ly/Insights_sig...

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · May 13

📣 NOVA EXPOSICIÓ ‼️

🎯 Posar de relleu el gran capital cultural del patrimoni a la Mediterrània, advertir de la seva fragilitat i subratllar-ne el valor per afrontar reptes contemporanis des del diàleg i la sostenibilitat.

📅 26/05 Jornada de debats | Inauguració

🌐 www.iemed.org/events/inter...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · May 6

"Eye-opening."

That’s how "A Sea of Words 2021" winner summed up her unforgettable journey to Barcelona — a trip filled with cultural exchange, creativity, and connection.

The 2025 edition is open. Share your story.

🗓️ DL: 31 May
🌐 www.iemed.org/sea-of-words...

#ASeaofWords2025

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Apr 30

📢Lee en abierto el nuevo número de afkar/ideas‼️

#afkar74 se ocupa de la transición en #Siria, del inestable #OrientePróximo bajo el 2º mandato #Trump, de #Gaza, de #antisemitismo y de #jóvenes con ganas de #paz en la región...

ES 🌐 iemed.org/afkar-editio...

FR 🌐 iemed.org/afkar-editio...

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Apr 25

‼️ Discover the MedDialogues +2030 review.

🎯 Key insights & innovative solutions from this conference series' latest edition highlight 🔝 changemakers' voices across the Euro-Mediterranean region.

With @lacaixa.bsky.social & Club of Rome (BCN)

📘 issuu.com/iemed/docs/m...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Apr 14

🌊 Calling all young storytellers from Europe & the Mediterranean!
✍️ The 17th edition of A Sea of Words is here!

📅 Deadline: May 31, 2025

📍 10 finalists will be invited to Barcelona for the awards ceremony & cultural events!

👉 Full info:
🔗 www.iemed.org/seaofwords2025

A Sea of Words. The Voice of Youths 2025

"A Sea of Words" gives a voice to young people to promote a change of narratives and contribute to a culture of understanding, peace and dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean region.

www.iemed.org

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Apr 7

Col·laborem amb el @teatrenacional.bsky.social en el cicle mediterrani d'enguany, dedicat a #Palestina.

📅 Del 9 al 13 d'abril, descobreix fins a 10 produccions d'artistes palestins.

🌐 www.tnc.cat/uploads/2025...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Mar 31

The latest #afkarDebate analysed #Lebanon's reconstruction, governance, economic, and security challenges with Aurélie Daher and @meraymaddah.bsky.social.

A webinar hosted by @andrealopeztomas.bsky.social.

Watch the full latest webinars devoted to #Lebanon and #Syria 👇🏽

youtu.be/1gjPsLzY0Qg?...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Mar 26

How will #Lebanon address challenges such as reconstruction, forming a new government, and Hezbollah’s disarmament? What role will the international community play?

Do not miss our upcoming #afkarDebate

🗓️ Friday 28 March 12-1 pm
💻 On Zoom
🌐 iemed.org/events/leban...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Mar 24

"We need new approaches in researching migration to avoid having a simplistic vision of women migrants' trajectories"

Camille Schmoll, professor at @ehess.fr, explored migration in the Mediterranean from the perspective of women.

Full lecture
🖥️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w7k...

#AulaMed

Women and Borders in the Mediterranean

YouTube video by IEMed Barcelona

www.youtube.com

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Mar 24

How will #Lebanon address challenges such as reconstruction, forming a new government, and Hezbollah’s disarmament? Which role for the international community?

Do not miss our upcoming #afkarDebate
📅 Friday 28 March 12-1 pm
💻 On Zoom

🌐 www.iemed.org/events/leban...

IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Mar 10

Order across the #MiddleEast has become increasingly precarious.

According to @profmabon.bsky.social, the old order is fraying, but a new one is yet to emerge.

Join us for his #AulaMed lecture:

📅 Thursday 13th March, 6.30 pm
📍 At IEMed (BCN)
💻 And live-stream

🌐 iemed.org/events/secta...

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Mar 5

📢The #EuromedSurvey is out!

Shaping Policies: regional consultation on the #NewPactfortheMediterranean

🗨️Have your say on:

🔵 how to better engage in the region
🔵 priorities for action
🔵 proposals to enhance cooperation

Take part
👉 iemed.org/euromedsurve...
#Together4Med

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IEMed_Barcelona @iemed.bsky.social · Feb 28

"Women in the Mediterranean remain underrepresented in executive roles"

Special #IWD2025 webinar to explore the findings of the #UfM @IEMed co-led #MedWE Policy Paper on Climate Crisis & Gender Equality.

📅 7 March, 10-12
🖥️ Online
✍️ Info & Registrations

🌐 ufmsecretariat.org/event/ufm-we...

UfM Webinar on International Women’s Day: Gender, Climate Change, and Security

7 March 2025, 10h 12h (Barcelona time), Online – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) is organizing a webinar to address the intersection of gender, clim...

ufmsecretariat.org

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