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Anca Veronica Marcu: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures in Rural Romania

In the heart of Transylvania lies Cojocna, a small commune of 4,300 people with a long multicultural history. It is here that Anca Veronica Marcu, the daughter of this village, is reshaping the way local leadership is understood—not just in her community, but across Romania’s rural landscape. “I think that innovation is really important,” she […]

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Patricia Marina Toma: The Artist Who Turned a Village into a Canvas of Hope

When Patricia Marina Toma introduces herself, she doesn’t start with titles or awards. Instead, she speaks of Marin — the small village in northwest Romania where she was born in 1997 and where her life’s work continues to unfold. “I am a photographer and documentary filmmaker,” she says softly, “but most of all, I have

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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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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 Participates in the Launch of the GRASS CEILING European Policy Forum for Women-led Innovation

On October 7, 2024, the FLIARA project participated in the launch of the GRASS CEILING European Policy Forum for women-led innovation, an event organised by AEIDL and Copa-Cogeca. This forum gathered over 80 attendees, including representatives from EU institutions, national and regional government bodies, researchers, NGOs, and EU projects such as FLIARA, hailing from 21

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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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FLIARA Project Showcased at EURORURAL ’24 Conference in Brno

From September 2 to September 6, 2024, the 8th Moravian Conference on Rural Research—EURRURAL ’24 took place in Brno, Czech Republic, bringing together experts from across Europe to discuss the evolving challenges of rural development in a time of de-globalisation. Hosted by Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU), a key partner in the FLIARA Project, the

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2nd FLIARA Community of Practice Event

The FLIARA Consortium will celebrate its 2nd Community of Practice Networking Event, a transformative gathering of rural and agricultural women innovators, policymakers, and key stakeholders, from September 25–26, 2024, in Ljubliana, Slovenia. This event aims to: Foster knowledge sharing: Discuss innovative practices and experiences of women in rural and agricultural sectors. Celebrate women’s contributions: recognise

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Supporting Women-Led Innovation in Farming and Rural Areas: Leveraging Policy for Change

Women-led innovation in farming and rural areas is key for sustainable development and social equity. Recognising this, the FLIARA project is committed to fostering policies that support and enhance the role of women innovators in these sectors. Through comprehensive research and analysis, FLIARA aims to create more effective policies that bolster women-led innovation, ensuring a

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FLIARA Project Empowers Women’s Innovations in Agriculture at EU CAP Network Workshop

Krakow, Poland. The FLIARA Project made a significant impact at the EU CAP Network workshop titled ‘Women-led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas,’ held from Wednesday, April 17, to Thursday, April 18, 2024. The workshop, dedicated to showcasing exemplary practices of women-led initiatives across EU rural areas, covered a spectrum of topics, including farming, forestry,

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