XII MedaWomen Entrepreneur Forum on virtual meeting

The XII Mediterranean Women Entrepreneurs Forum, was held friday November 20th. This year because of the Pandemic, was a virtual meeting broadcasted from Casa Llotja de Mar. Organized by Afaemme, Ascame, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Iemed, Union for the Mediterranean and Consorci from Barcelona. In this edition Women have been in the front line during COVID-19 in different positions, affected and greatly burdened by the lack of decision-making structures. Inclusion should take the form of meaningful participation and leadership by women in all decision-making processes to address the COVID-19 outbreak, as well as in planning actions to be taken in the short term. As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we must continue supporting meaningful work of women, as agent of change at the local level is key. Community networks established during consolidation efforts can be powerful in shaping the design and implementation of community engagement around COVID-19.