EAPN Ireland reaches out to new audiences on Facebook
The European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland has created a fan page on Facebook.
Report Challenges Myths and Misinformation on Social Protection Spending in Ireland
Contrary to Government statements in recent months, Ireland’s social welfare system is not overly generous when compared to other EU 15 member states, according to research compiled by the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland.
EAPN Belgium: 2010 World March for Women
Marche Mondiale des Femmes / Wereldvrouwenmars held a meeting on 3 October to organise the 2010 World March for Women. Ask for the information and join! Contact: karolien.schepens@belgisch-netwerk-armoede.be.
EAPN Ireland: National Strategy to Create and Protect Jobs Urgently Needed says Employment Working Group
There is an urgent need for the Government to identify and support sectors that have the potential for job creation and growth, according to a specialist Employment Working Group, coordinated by the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland (EAPN).
EAPN Ireland: Any Proposed Cuts to Social Welfare Must be Poverty Proofed
Responding to Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin’s announcement that there will definitely be cuts to social welfare and child benefit, Anna Visser, Director of the European Anti-Poverty…
The Poverty Alliance (EAPN UK)
On the occasion of the EAPN Executive meeting in Edinburgh, the Scottish Poverty Alliance is organising two half-day seminars exploring the links between Europe and the fight against poverty. Both seminars are open to all and free, but places are limited so register now!
EAPN Spain: a lot going on!
EAPN Spain has launched its new website, with a direct access to the follow-up of all EAPN Spain’s activities through social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Flickr, as well as the EAPN Spain TV channel on Youtube.
EAPN Ireland: Irish Forum to Review MEPs’ Work Urgently Needed, Say Anti-Poverty Campaigners
On the first day of term for Ireland’s newly elected MEPs (Tuesday 14th July), Dóchas and the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland have come together to urgently call for an Irish forum that will allow MEPs to engage with voters, groups and individuals, so that they can account for how they are living up to their election promises and commitments.
Shaping Our Future: developing a vision for an inclusive, equal and sustainable Ireland
On 19th June the Community Platform and a group called Is Feidir Linn (‘yes we can’) held a conference to discuss the possible future for a more social and just Ireland.
EAPN Scotland: Joint Seminar to build public support
The poverty Alliance and Joseph Rowntree Foundation are organizing a joint seminar “Hearts and minds: building public support to tackle poverty and income inequality in the UK”, on 9 July 2009.