The knowledge gap is often the source of inequalities and marginalisation of women in many activities. Knowledge is the base for empowerment. The transfer of knowledge in gender issues has been the bases for formulating a regional project called: Mainstreaming Gender Dimensions Into Water Resources Development And Management In the Mediterranean Region (GEWAMED) where information collection and dissemination play an important role. In the project 18, Mediterranean institutions participate with the purpose of contributing to the mainstreaming of gender dimensions in the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in the Mediterranean Region. The project will promote a dialogue among the countries of the Region and establishing regional and national information networks and promote coordination structures at national level to encourage the adoption of gender sensitive policies and build a common knowledge base. The main features of the GEWAMED project, such as its strategic objectives, expected outputs, composition of the Consortium of participating institutions, the plan for disseminating knowledge, project management structure and expected impact are briefly described in the remaining part of the paper. The project started in February 2006 and although the operational time has been short, some of the achievements are noticeable.