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Slovenia 25 November 2015
Recognising and treating victims of domestic violence in Slovenia
With support through the Norway Grants, Slovenian and Norwegian organisations are working together to improve the skills of health care professionals in recognising and responding to domestic violence.
Programme: SI05: Norwegian Financial Mechanism ProgrammeProject: SI05-0010: Recognizing and treating victims of domestic violence in health care settings: Guidelines and training for health professionalsProject status: CompletedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Human and Social DevelopmentProgramme areas: Public health initiatives -
Poland 25 November 2015
Helping Polish victims of domestic and gender-based violence
“Just the fact that we are here and getting counselling organised by the Feminoteka Foundation proves that we are thinking about our future,” says Beata, a Polish victim of gender-based violence.
Programme: PL05: Funds for Non-governmental OrganisationsProject: PL05-0135: This Is Not Your Fault. Stop Violence Against WomenProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
Portugal 17 November 2015
Improving the monitoring of Portuguese marine waters
A research vessel with marine surveying equipment aimed at improving the management of Portuguese marine and coastal water has arrived in Lisbon.
Programme: PT02: Integrated Marine and Coastal ManagementProject: PT02-0001: Acquisition and fitting of a dynamic position (DP) vessel equipped with marine surveying equipmentProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Environmental Protection and ManagementProgramme areas: Integrated marine and inland water management -
Greece 30 October 2015
A breathing space for migrant children
Over half a million refugees and migrants have reached Greece this year and the rate of arrivals is constantly rising. Amongst those, and with increasing frequency, are thousands of children and teenagers who arrive on their own.
Programme: GR04: Funds for Non-governmental OrganisationsProject: GR04-0038: Guardianship Network for Unaccompanied MinorsProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
Spain 30 October 2015
Women mean business: 190 success stories
Lourdes, Soledad, Eva and Carolina: four women, four different backgrounds, each with a different story to tell. But they have one thing in common. All have ventured out of their comfort zone and taken the brave step of setting up their own business.
Programme: ES04: Gender equality and work-life balanceProject: ES04-0022: Entrepreneurship PlusProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Human and Social DevelopmentProgramme areas: Mainstreaming gender equality and promoting work-life balance -
Poland 28 October 2015
Exploring climate change and the Arctic
What effect does climate change have on the Arctic ecosystem? With support from Norway, Polish and Norwegian researchers have joined forces to develop a better understanding of the implications of ocean warming.
Programme: PL12: Bilateral Research CooperationProject: PL12-0089: POLNOR - The Changing Ocean of the Polar NorthProject status: CompletedFunded by : Norway GrantsSector: Research and ScholarshipProgramme areas: Research -
Estonia 23 October 2015
Restored manor school open for business
Dating back to the 18th century, Aruküla Manor is one of many manor houses in Estonia that had seen better days. Now, thanks to an EEA Grants-funded renovation, the building has been restored to its former glory.
Programme: EE05: Conservation and Revitalisation of Cultural and Natural HeritageProject: EE05-0004: Renovation of Aruküla manor (Koeru high school building)Project status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Protecting Cultural HeritageProgramme areas: Conservation and revitalisation of cultural and natural heritage -
Slovenia 16 October 2015
First car-free nature park in Slovenia
Inspired by Jotunheimen Nature Park in Norway - which has a very restrictive policy on the use of motorised vehicles - Sečovlje Nature Park will become the first Slovenian nature park where cars are banned.
Programme: SI02: EEA Financial Mechanism ProgrammeProject: SI02-0001: Promotion of environmentally friendly visitation of protected areasProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Protecting Cultural HeritageProgramme areas: Conservation and revitalisation of cultural and natural heritage -
Slovakia 17 September 2015
Equal opportunities for Roma students
“We want to change the lives of our students and influence the rhetoric around Roma education.” This is how Zuzana Balážová of the Slovak Centre for Research of Ethnicity and Culture (CVEK) describes the ‘You also have a chance’ project.
Programme: SK03: Funds for Non-governmental Organisations - Democracy and Human RightsProject: SK03-0008: Promoting Equal Opportunities for Roma Generally and Romani Women Specifically through Temporary Equalizing MeasuresProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Civil SocietyProgramme areas: Funds for non-governmental organisations -
Portugal 09 September 2015
Increasing interest in climate change
How do you get students more interested in learning about climate change? Portuguese teachers are using video, pictures and social media when teaching this important topic.
Programme: PT04: Adaptation to Climate ChangeProject: PT04-0005: Clim@EduMedia - Climate Change: Learning through student mediaProject status: CompletedFunded by : EEA GrantsSector: Climate Change and EnergyProgramme areas: Adaptation to climate change
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