EAPN met with anti-poverty NGOs in Estonia
On 16 June, EAPN organized a contact-making seminar with representatives of NGOs engaged in anti-poverty work in Estonia.
2010 NGO Coalition Steering Group addresses Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs
On the occasion of 2010 European Year on the Fight against Poverty, over 40 European networks facilitated by EAPN have come together in the 2010 NGO Coalition, to ensure mobilization…
Discrimination and Poverty – Special Journalist Award
The Journalist Award is a key activity of the “For Diversity. Against Discrimination” information campaign run by the European Commission, DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities.
EAPN calls on EU leaders for an “EU we can trust”
Ahead of the European Council on 18-19 June, EAPN sent a letter to the Heads of States and Governments, urging them to make visible the fight for an “EU we…
EAPN reacts to the EC Communications on Employment
On 22 June, EAPN issued two responses, one to the EC Communication “A Shared Commitment for Employment” and the other on the EC Communication on “New Skills for New Jobs”. On the first one, EAPN appreciates the recognition of the Active Inclusion Recommendation, but is disappointed that it has not been translated into concrete proposals or actions. On the second one, EAPN points out several important issues that should be taken into account.
EAPN counting on YOU!
As you already know, EAPN is running its Campaign for Adequate Minimum Income schemes throughout the EU. It calls on all people who believe in providing everyone with the opportunity…
Effective policies needed: EAPN leads the debate!
2010 and beyond: the legacy we want!
EAPN held an ambitious seminar entitled “2010 and beyond: The legacy we want” on May 29th in Brussels. It was attended by more than 90 participants including 70 EAPN members, other NGOs and stakeholders, academics as well as EU decision makers.
EAPN disappointed with Employment Summit conclusions
Social Cohesion promised – but not delivered. EAPN welcomes the commitment made by the Summit to put people at the centre of the recovery plans, promoting social cohesion through an…
EAPN launches Adequate Minimum Income Campaign website!
The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) has launched on Monday 25 May a website (www.adequateincome.eu) as part of the second stage of its Adequate Minimum Income Campaign. EAPN calls on…
8th Meeting of People experiencing poverty
150 Europeans facing poverty gathered in Brussels on 15-16 May to meet and exchange directly with EU decision makers, representatives from national governments and NGOs, about poverty and social exclusion.…