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Building Inclusive Rural Futures: The FLIARA Webinar on Gender Equality and Innovation

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ On March 27, 2025, The FLIARA Project held an online event, “Empowering Rural Communities: Gender Equality and Innovation in Action,” convening leading researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to delve into the crucial intersection of gender equality, rural development, and innovation. The webinar spotlighted the pivotal role women play in shaping sustainable rural […]

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FLIARA Ambassadors: Connecting Women Innovators in Rural Europe

The FLIARA project is bringing together 20 ambassadors selected from 200 women leading innovative practices across 10 European countries. These women are not only transforming rural and farming communities with their groundbreaking ideas but also creating a strong network of knowledge-sharing and collaboration through the FLIARA Community of Practice. We spoke with four inspiring ambassadors—M.Sc.

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FLIARA’s 3rd Community of Practice in Italy Showcases Female-Led Innovation in Rural Europe

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ Rende, Italy—January 29-30, 2025 – The FLIARA project (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) successfully hosted its 3rd Community of Practice (CoP) in Rende, Province of Cosenza, Italy, bringing together over 70 participants from across Europe, including researchers, policymakers, rural innovators, and representatives from agricultural and community organisations. Organised in

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Shaping Policies to Empower Women-led Sustainable Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas

As the FLIARA project approaches its conclusion, we take a moment to reflect on our progress and share updates on the ongoing benchmarking activities that are integral to achieving our mission. Following up on the insights shared in our July newsletter, we’re excited to provide a deeper dive into the development of our Initial Benchmarking

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Women Innovators Leading the Way Towards Sustainable Rural Areas

The FLIARA project, through its extensive interviews with women from 10 EU countries, has unveiled the transformative role women play in fostering sustainability in rural areas. The research focused on four sustainability dimensions—Social, Economic, Environmental, and Cultural—with each woman selected for her notable influence in at least one of these areas. However, the findings revealed

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Advocating for Gender Equality in Agriculture: FLIARA’s Impact at the Oireachtas in Ireland 

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ On October 9, 2024, Associate Professor Maura Farrell, the Project Coordinator for FLIARA, was invited to the Oireachtas in Leinster House, addressing the Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food, and the Marine. Joining Maura were Louise Weir, FLIARA Project Manager, and Aisling Murtagh, a FLIARA researcher, collectively representing the University of Galway.

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FLIARA Project Leads Lunchtime Debate and Policy Discussion with the European Commission

On October 1st, the FLIARA project took centre stage at a lunchtime debate and future policy discussion hosted by the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) of the European Commission. The event provided a platform for FLIARA to showcase how its ongoing research emphasises the essential role that rural and farm women play

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FLIARA’s 2nd Community of Practice Event Brings Women-Led Innovation to the Forefront in Slovenia

By VÍCTOR R. MARTÍNEZ Ljubljana, Slovenia. From September 25-26, 2024, the FLIARA Consortium hosted its 2nd Community of Practice (CoP) Networking Event in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The gathering brought together women innovators from rural and agricultural sectors, policymakers, and key stakeholders, fostering valuable dialogue on the vital role of women in shaping sustainable futures for Europe’s

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