New Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030
On 5 March 2026, the European Commission presented the new Gender Equality Strategy 2026–2030 during an information event held in Brussels (Belgium). The session followed a hybrid format, combining in-person participation with an online broadcast, which allowed representatives from European institutions, organisations and other stakeholders involved in EU equality policies to take part. The event […]
Discover the International Alliance ‘Women Can Build LatAm’
As part of the Women Can Build LatAm project, an International Alliance has been established to promote the inclusion of women in the construction sector across Latin America and Europe. This Alliance is made up of organisations and experts in gender equality and construction who are working towards a more inclusive sector. They have joined […]
The ‘Women Can Build LatAm’ project successfully concludes its fifth transnational partners meeting in Madrid
The week of 23-25 September brought together partner organisations to evaluate results, visit companies committed to gender equality and culminate with the project’s final event
The ‘Women Can Build LatAm’ consortium strengthens international ties with EU Delegations and key partners
The project advances its international visibility strategy by sharing results and best practices with key Erasmus+ programme stakeholders in third countries.
Luisa Sileni highlights the role of women in the construction sector in interview with BUILD UP Skills
The Head of Training at IIPLE Bologna underlines the progress of the Women Can Build LatAm project in promoting female inclusion in the sector
Women Can Build LatAm drives global change for women’s inclusion in construction in Spain
The European–Latin American project advances towards an International Action Plan to strengthen women’s participation in the sector, with activities in Spain, Italy, Chile and Argentina
Chile promotes dialogue to boost women’s participation in construction
RedMaestra and the Catholic University of Temuco lead discussions with companies and tradeswomen to analyse gaps and propose solutions in traditionally male-dominated professions
The ‘Women Can Build LatAm’ initiative participates in Construtec’24
The international project, which is expanding its impact from Europe to Latin America to promote female inclusion in the construction sector, was presented during the International Construction Week held in Madrid.
Launch of the self-assessment tool on equality in the sector
Through the Women Can Build LatAm project, an online questionnaire has been made available to the public, enabling companies in the sector to assess their level of inclusivity.
The Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training recognises the ‘Women Can Build’ project for its “singular interest for VET”
The Ministry recognises the work of ‘Women Can Build’ and ‘Green Growth’ as key European projects for gender equality and sustainability in construction, highlighting their impact on Vocational Training and the labour sector.