“Since the beginning, my universtiy degree has been my best asset to develop my carreer at Ministry of Local Administration," says Farah.

"I am the only woman where I live and where I work. In the African mentality, this is not common," says Karidja.

"Breaking a stereotype is demonstrating that you can work in a male dominated sector not only in offices but also in the field," says Amira.

A product designer by training, Federica highlights that women face more challenges than men in technical professions.

"In the Gaza society where most women do not work outside their homes, being the head of a regional NGO supervising a team of 4 men is uncommon," says Aisha.

To celebrate the International Women's Day (8th of March), ENI CBC Med Programme has given voice to Mediterranean women who break stereotypes in their community.

Interreg is a key tool for cooperation both between Member States of the European Union (EU) and between the EU and third countries.

A few months ago, Sana’a participated in a tourism development workshop with other youngsters from the Mediterranean.

Discover the stories of Leonardo, Chirine, Davide and Michele, 4 young Mediterraneans who are or have been engaged in projects funded under the ENI CBC Med Programme as 'Interreg Volunteer Youth'.