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Mediterranean challenge for our seas 2025 

 

 

 The Mediterranean connects us all, and together we can make a difference. “WAVES OF CHANGE” is an annual challenge launched by the Centre for the Cooperation in the Mediterranean that invites all National Societies in the Mediterranean to act locally to protect our seas, rivers, and coasts, while creating a visible and lasting collective impact.

Every cleanup, educational activity, and awareness-raising gesture counts! Your initiatives will turn into virtual waves on our interactive map, showing how together we can create a movement of change across the region.

💡 Would you like to be part of this wave of action? 
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this initiative that combines action, education, and cooperation.

MAKE YOUR LOCAL ACTION HAVE A GLOBAL IMPACT ON PROTECTING THE MEDITERRANEAN.

Discover all the details, learn how to participate, and join the challenge:

 

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Informative document regarding the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

On 10 April 2024, after lengthy negotiations, the European Parliament and EU governments adopted the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. 
In their auxiliary role to public authorities, RCRC National Societies play a crucial part in guarantee humane conditions for asylum seekers and migrants, always prioritizing human dignity and human rights.

Understanding and analyzing the new Pact is crucial for implementing it in a humane manner. For this reason, we are pleased to share an informative document that highlights the main points of this new EU legal framework, along with the concerns it raises.

Click here to view the document

 

 

 

 

Pedagogical carbon footprint calculator

 

Within the framework of promoting actions to mitigate climate change and reduce our environmental impact, the CCM has launched a pedagogical tool to calculate the organisational carbon footprint.

Available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Croatian. Possibility to tailor the Pedagogical Calculator to your National Society's needs - contact us! 

 

Click here to discover REDuction
 

Online safety toolkit

 

Within the framework of raising awareness about human trafficking and with the aim of promoting actions to reduce risks on the Internet, the CCM launches a tool to strengthen the digital skills of young people and their ability to use social networks in a responsible and safe way.
Currently available in English, contact us if you need more information!
 

Click here to dicover the "Online safety toolkit"

Launch of the new Virtual Campus!

A new online learning space with the training courses of the Centre for Cooperation in Africa and the Centre for the Cooperation in the Mediterranean delivered through the Spanish Red Cross platform.

• Human trafficking (EN, FR, ES)

• Climate change and the environment (EN)

• Logistics (EN)

• Information management 

This platform also provides National Societies with the opportunity to tailor courses and adapt them to their volunteers and staff, as well as to participate in e-learning courses with other National Societies.

Online course on the Risks of Trafficking in persons

Introductory online course that will enable you to acquire basic knowledge about what trafficking in persons beings is (and what it is not) and its complexity, the Movement's approaches, its role and levels of response, and the issues to consider when taking action. On the other side, the course also provides tools for the trainees to organise and develop awareness-raising actions.

*5 hours duration

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Online Course on climate change and mitigation actions

By taking this online course you will be able to strengthen knowledge on climate change, humanitarian consequences and impacts, strategies to address the climate crisis with a focus on mitigation, and in particular on the strategic and operational response framework of the RC/RC Movement

*Only avaible in English

*10 hours duration

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Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI)

An online mini-course to introduce the Protection, Gender and Inclusion approach, within the framework of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

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*Only avaible in English.

*2 hours duration

Training on “Caring for RCRC volunteers and staff”

Promoting safe and healthy working environments that prioritize the physical and mental well-being of staff and volunteers is one of the key priorities of the National Societies that are part of the Mediterranean Conference, as stated in the Cairo Declaration 2023.

With this goal in mind, the Centre for Cooperation in the Mediterranean, together with the Slovenian Red Cross, organized the workshop “Caring for RC/RC Staff and Volunteers”, held in Ljubljana from 3 to 6 November. The training was facilitated by the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Hub (MHPSS Hub) and brought together 16 participants from 8 National Societies.

The workshop provided a key space to learn, strengthen our capabilities, reflect, and share about the importance of caring for our teams and ourselves. 

During these days, we also worked on concrete actions to be implemented with our teams. In the coming months, the MHPSS Hub will follow up to continue supporting the implementation of these actions within the participating National Societies.

We would like to thank the Slovenian Red Cross for hosting and supporting the organization of the workshop, the MHPSS Hub for facilitating it, and all participants for their commitment and valuable contributions, representing: RC of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus RC, Hellenic RC, Libyan RC, RC of Montenegro, Portuguese RC, Slovenian RC, and RC OF Serbia.

“When we care for our volunteers and staff, they can care better for our communities.”

Click here to learn more about the MHPSS Hub and access its materials: MHPSS Hub

 

Atlantis XXI Mediterranean Youth Camp 

After a week of exchange, learning, and inspiration, Atlantis XXI was held in Málaga from October 2 to 7, 2025, with the participation of 26 young people from 13 Mediterranean National Societies, accompanied by a committed team of facilitators and staff who made this unique experience possible.

During the camp, participants addressed various topics through workshops and participatory sessions, promoting active and practical learning. 
Among the highlighted topics were: leadership skills, self-care and peer support, climate change, social innovation, and youth policy of the IFRC.

All sessions aimed to strengthen the personal and professional competencies of young people, while fostering intercultural dialogue, collaboration, and international networking.

We would like to express our gratitude to all participating National Societies and the Red Cross Youth team for their support in organizing the camp and leading the workshops. We also value the collaboration of the Lebanese Red Cross, the Italian Red Cross, the MHPSS International Movement HUB, and Social Innovation Network, who contributed significantly to the development of the sessions.
 

 

International Humanitarian Law: Complex Humanitarian Crises in the Mediterranean

On July 2nd, the Centre for Cooperation in the Mediterranean organized in Barcelona the event “International Humanitarian Law: Complex Humanitarian Crises in the Mediterranean.”

Given the current context in the Mediterranean basin, marked by the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, this event was organized to raise awareness and reflect collectively on the severity of ongoing humanitarian crises, the extreme conditions faced by their victims, and the increasing pressure on health and humanitarian workers. The evolution of armed conflicts raises fundamental questions that compel the humanitarian system to rethink how to adapt to these new realities and ensure the effective application and respect of International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

The event featured the participation of Dana Abu-Koash, International Humanitarian Law coordinator at the Palestine Red Crescent Society, and Elie Dagher, Head of Humanitarian Diplomacy at the Lebanese Red Cross, who shared their field experiences and reflected on current challenges related to access and protection of civilians and health and humanitarian workers in armed conflict contexts. Joaquín López, from the International Humanitarian Law Studies Centre of the Spanish Red Cross, also participated, addressing the global challenges we face today in relation to the application of the laws of war.

 

Mediterranean Migration and Displacement Workshop

As stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, migration is a right. Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies support people on the move during their journey, in the origin, transit and destination countries.

As a key area of work in the Mediterranean basin, on April 9th and 10th, we organized the Mediterranean Migration and Displacement Workshop, bringing together 13 Mediterranean National Societies to analyse migration flows and narratives, discuss the European Migration and Asylum Pact and its impact on our action, and share experiences to learn from each other.

Thanks to the Croatian Red Cross for hosting the workshop, and to the IFRC Livelihood Centre, the RC EU Office, and IFRC's Europe Regional Office for their collaboration. A special thanks to the participants from the Albanian Red Cross, Algerian Red Crescent, Red Cross of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatian Red Cross, Cyprus Red Cross Society, Hellenic Red Cross, Italian Red Cross, Lebanese Red Cross, Red Cross of Montenegro, Red Cross of Serbia, Slovenian Red Cross, Spanish Red Cross, and Turkish Red Crescent Society for sharing their insights and expertise that helped us better understand migration flows from different perspectives.

 

Mediterranean Climate Action Meeting 

The first meeting of the Mediterranean Working Group on Climate Change and the Environment was held on November 26th and 27th, 2024, in Barcelona. Representatives from 10 National Societies (French Red Cross, Italian Red Cross, Portuguese Red Cross, Spanish Red Cross, Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatian Red Cross, Red Cross of Serbia, Libyan Red Crescent, and Moroccan Red Crescent) came together to follow up on the commitments made in the Cairo Declaration, enhance understanding of the impact of climate change on the Mediterranean region, and explore the available resources for our environmental action efforts. 
This gathering also provided an opportunity to address shared challenges in the region, exchange approaches and experiences, and discuss the various ongoing actions to define and implement concrete initiatives for the 2024-2027 period.
We would like to express our gratitude for the participation of the FICR Climate Centre, the IEMED (European Institute of the Mediterranean), and the Livelihoods Centre of the Spanish Red Cross, who have provided valuable resources and strategies, helping us define priorities and ensuring the effective functioning of the group.

Training on Protection, Gender, and Inclusion

The training on Protection, Gender, and Inclusion, hosted by the Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina, took place from July 2nd to 4th in Sarajevo. This event was a pivotal occasion for our Mediterranean network to gather in person, learn, share, and discuss the importance of incorporating the PGI approach into our work and projects.

The overall objective was to enable participants to understand the key elements of PGI and their implications across various areas of our work. We had the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of our colleagues from the Albanian Red Cross, the Croatian Red Cross, and the Red Cross of Montenegro, who facilitated the training.

We extend our gratitude to the Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina for hosting and co-organizing this highly successful event.
 

 

14th Mediterranean Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

• 12 - 15 June 2023 in Cairo (Egypt)

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Online Safety Campaign (2021-2022)

Launched on July 30th 2021, on the occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, this campaign aims to raise awareness on the opportunities and risks of the digital environment and to invite young people to strengthen their digital skills and to continue contributing to it.

 

Download the campaign here:

 

   

Online Awareness-raising Campaigns on Trafficking in Persons (2020 – 2021)

Campaign developed jointly with Mediterranean National Societies on myths and facts surrounding human trafficking to raise awareness and reduce the risks of human trafficking. Campaign disseminated throughout the Mediterranean region and available here in different languages..

 

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*To download the campaign in other languages, please contact: mediterraneo@cruzroja.es

25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

There are many types of violence. Although some of them are clearly visible such as feminicide, sexual assault or physical abuse, many others are invisibilised. Control over your partner, using a sexist language, hypersexualizing, etc. are types of violence that we see and experience on a daily basis.  

Acknowledge all forms of violence against women and girls. None of them should be questioned.

What do you know about 25N and violence against women and girls? Check it out by clicking here.
 

 

25N from Área Conocimiento Educación on Vimeo.

EU Anti-Traffiking Day vídeo

Human Trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women, and children fall into the hands of traffickers in their own countries and abroad. Almost every country in the world is affected by human trafficking.

 

Video Protection, Gender and Inclusive video

Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI) describes the approach and the way of working of the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies to address the causes, risks and consequences of violence, discrimination and exclusion in an integrated way. You will find it briefly explained in this video:

 

Social Inclusion Video

The Croatian, Spanish, Hellenic and Italian Red Cross share best practices in gender and diversity mainstreaming. Discover them in this video:

 

Diverse pathways for inclusion:
 

 

 

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