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Delivering on the Promises of a better Social Europe? | EAPN’s Analysis of the 2017 Annual Growth Survey & Joint Employment Report

EAPN position papers and reports, FeaturedBy Rebecca December 15, 2016

15/12/2016 – EAPN presents its Analysis of the 2017 Annual Growth Survey and Joint Employment Report. This follows EAPN’s letter to President Juncker presenting EAPN’s proposals for the AGS 2017, which were based on our members’ review of the Semester and the NRPs 2016. Although the main message from the AGS 2017 is the importance of strengthening competitiveness, innovation…

EAPN welcomes new Director Leo Williams

EAPN NewsBy Elke December 15, 2016

EAPN is very pleased to welcome the new Director, Leo Williams. Leo will start working for EAPN as the Director on 9 January. Fintan Farrell, Acting Director will continue to work for EAPN as Project Manager. EAPN wishes to thank Fintan Farrell for all the dedication, commitment and great work done! Leo Williams,…

EAPN participated in the creation and development of the FEAD Network.

EAPN NewsBy Elke December 15, 2016

In the past year EAPN has participated in the creation and development of the FEAD Network through engaging its members and partners in the online platform hosting the network and facilitating group works in the three network meetings organized in Brussels between September and the end of November. In the second Network meeting, dedicated to…

HAPN | Budapest – Monday 17 October 2016 – International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – The Week of Dignified Living

EAPN National Networks NewsBy Elke December 15, 2016

Almost every third person is affected by poverty and social exclusion in Hungary. People experiencing poverty have worse access than most to health care benefits, education, cultural life and information. Every year the Hungarian Anti-Poverty Network organizes a public event – based on the active involvement of civil society organizations, volunteers, and activists – to…

BAPN | Round table discussion on the fight against child poverty

EAPN National Networks NewsBy Elke December 14, 2016

On Monday 12 December, BAPN (Belgian Anti-Poverty Network), organized a round table discussion on good practices and what’s needed to be successful in the fight against child poverty. Mariza Mendoza from Vrienden van ‘t Huizeke, (a Brussels anti-poverty association), Claudio Pescarollo from RéBBUS (a project network from Namur) as well as Sian Jones, EAPN policy coordinator, presented…

The gender employment gap: Challenges and solutions | Eurofound report

EU Institutions NewsBy Elke December 13, 2016

Women’s labour market participation in the European Union has increased over recent decades, passing 70% in 2014. In that year, women comprised almost 46% of the active EU labour market population. Nevertheless, women’s employment and participation rates are still lower than those of men in almost all Member States. Fostering higher participation of women is crucial to meet…

Remove systemic barriers to tackle the roma public health emergency | joint statement by 25 european and national roma, pro roma and public health organisations

EAPN NewsBy Elke December 13, 2016

Europe is facing a Roma public health emergency: We, the undersigned organisations are extremely concerned about the alarming health situation of the Roma in Europe and the lack of awareness and actions concerning their situation. It is unacceptable and unfair that, in too many cases, belonging to this ethnic minority results in poor physical and mental health. We are especially…

10th Edition of Charlemagne Youth Prize open for applications (EP)

EU Institutions NewsBy Elke December 13, 2016

General : Young people who make a difference deserve recognition. That is why the European Parliament and the International Charlemagne Prize Foundation award the Charlemagne Youth Prize every year. Today we open applications for the 10th edition. If you are between 16 and 30 years old and run a project with a European dimension, do…

EESC 2016 Civil Society Migration Prize to reward inspiring and successful examples of human solidarity

EU Institutions NewsBy Elke December 13, 2016

The record number of 283 applications for this year’s EESC Civil Society Prize on Migration, has clearly shown that migration and the integration of refugees continues to be a major area of action and concern for European Civil Society. The 2016 Prize will reward model and inspiring projects that represent the best of human solidarity…

Opening screening of ‘I Daniel Blake’ in Chesterfield

EAPN National Networks NewsBy Elke December 13, 2016

Colin Hampton (EAPN UK): ‘Thanks to everyone for supporting the opening screening of I, Daniel Blake in Chesterfield on Friday. We had an attendance of over 200. Thanks to the Groups that sponsored the event and helped us to provide refreshments for the very lively discussion afterwards. We will be looking to put on Community…

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