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FLIARA Participates in SWIFT Webinar on Feminist Perspectives in Research

FLIARA joined the SWIFT project’s online engagement webinar, Integrating a Feminist Perspective in Research Projects, on December 12, 2024, which brought together a diverse range of European initiatives to reflect on feminist methodologies and their application in research. The session, facilitated by Marta Rivera, SWIFT project coordinator, served as a valuable platform for sharing experiences, …

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FLIARA at Women in Agrifood Stories 2024: Advocating for a More Inclusive Food System

The FLIARA project was proudly represented at Women in Agrifood Stories 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, a key event in the agrifood sector where leaders and innovators came together to shape the future of food systems on December 4th, 2024. The event’s panel, The Intersection of Agrifood and Gender: Addressing Inequality for a More Inclusive Future, …

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FLIARA Joins the SERIGO Community of Practice Launch to Champion Women-Led Innovation and Sustainability in Rural Areas

The FLIARA project proudly participated in the launch of the Community of Practice (CoP) of the EU-supported SERIGO Project. This collaboration underscores FLIARA’s commitment to advancing women-led innovations that drive sustainability and resilience in rural communities across Europe. During the panel discussion “Multistakeholder Collaboration for Innovation and Inclusion of Vulnerable Communities,” moderated by Patricia Martínez …

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The Galway Wool Co-op: Finalist in the 2024 Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards

The FLIARA Project is delighted to announce that The Galway Wool Co-op, led by FLIARA Ambassador Blátnaid Gallagher from Ireland, has been selected as a finalist in the Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2024 for the Socio-economic Fabric for Rural Areas category. This recognition underscores the co-op’s dedication to restoring the value of native Irish …

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Women, Agriculture, and Digital Innovation: Tackling Inequality in EU Rural Areas

On October 22, 2024, the European Association for Innovation in Local Development (AEIDL) hosted an insightful CODECS webinar on addressing gender inequalities in EU agricultural areas, with a special focus on the role of digital innovation. Held just a week after the International Day of Rural Women, the event highlighted the intersection of gender, agriculture, …

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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 Project Shines at the 35th International Geographical Congress in Dublin

On August 29th, 2024, the FLIARA (Female-Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project took centre stage at the 35th International Geographical Congress (IGC) in Dublin, marking a significant moment for the discourse on sustainable futures in rural spaces. The presentation, led by Maura B. Farrell, Louise Weir, and Aisling Murtagh from the University of …

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Empowering Female-Led Innovations in Rural Europe: Insights from FLIARA’s Case Studies 

The Case Study activities of the FLIARA (Female-Led Innovations in Agriculture and Rural Areas) project have been successfully completed and delivered. Through extensive research, FLIARA interviewed over 200 women across Europe who are at the forefront of innovative efforts in farming and rural communities. Our partners and work package leads have analysed this substantial body …

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Unlocking Potential: LEADER & EU Financial Initiatives – Bridging Divides and Empowering Communities

As part of the European Week of Regions and Cities, an insightful workshop will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 09:30 to 11:00 CET at the Jacques Delors building, JDE 62. This event promises to shed light on the transformative power of LEADER-CLLD and other EU financial initiatives in fostering sustainable growth and …

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From Fields to Future: FLIARA Champions Women’s Innovations in Rural Europe 

Minister Pippa Hackett in Ireland and European Commission Officials Commend FLIARA’s Mission  Galway, Ireland, July 1–2, 2024. The FLIARA Project celebrated its inaugural Community of Practice (CoP) event, bringing together passionate individuals dedicated to supporting and accelerating women-led innovation in rural areas. Held from July 1st to July 2nd, this event marked a noteworthy achievement …

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