Thought piece by Gerard Quinn, UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Persons with Disabilities face barriers and discrimination in their participation in society every day. The UN CRPD is the United Nations Convention on the Rights…
On 29th October, the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) presented the results of its Gender Equality Index (GEI) 2020 in an online conference which focuses exceptionally this year on “Digitalisation and the future of work”, and its consequences for…
Two new proposals have been presented in the last weeks by the European Commission (EC) which have great impact for families. An EU Directive on minimum wages across the EU is not only meant to reduce in-work poverty but also…
Germany has had the presidency of the Council of the European Union since July. Under their slogan “Together for Europe’s recovery” their mandate seems clear: working together to emerge stronger from the crisis. How can this look like on the…
“The right to energy must ensure citizens can access a good quality and quantity at an affordable price.” Dr. Chian-Woei Shyu Energy poverty is a serious concern as millions of families are unable to secure necessary levels of energy to…
It is a well-known fact that children and young people increasingly use digital devices in their daily lives. Digital devices are used for entertainment, education, and societal engagement. But what do we know about the impact of digital technology on…
On the 21st of October, President Christine Lagarde and Chief Economist Philip R. Lane hosted the first ECB Listens event aiming to gather the views of a variety of civil society organizations on its policies and how to tackle key…
For the development of synergies and actions in the field of sports, with the aim of preventing and dealing with the phenomena of school violence, bullying in the physical and cyber environment, xenophobia, racism, hooliganism and homophobia, the Deputy Minister…
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, just like the ones I used to know…” was the beginning of the famous Bing Crosby’s Christmas carol. Christmas is indeed coming soon: meetings with the family and friends, Christmas markets, lighting cities, meals,…
“I am a quite a particular mum, as I am also a taxi driver, a sport instructor, a specialised facilitator and teacher, I am an emergency doctor, physiotherapist, nurse, pharmacist, administrative secretary, lawyer, interpreter, guidance counsellor, and dietician. This life,…
At this year’s annual General Assembly meeting, COFACE Families Europe members gathered online and offline in Berlin to think collectively on the development of priorities of the network for the future. Members also held a series of important votes, including…
COFACE Families Europe together with AGE Platform Europe supported the launch of an Interest Group in the European Parliament on Solidarity between Generations. An online event on 23 September 2020 marked the establishment of the new Interest Group and included…
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