EAPN’s Responses to the EU 2020 consultation
Many EAPN members have responded to the Consultation of the European Commission on the EU 2020 strategy. All contributions should be available on the Consultation’s website.
EY 2010 Event: EAPN’s International Conference
On the occasion of the 2010 European Year for combating poverty and social exclusion, EAPN Ireland will be organizing an international conference on “Building Social Europe – from Crisis to Recovery” in Dublin, Ireland, on Friday 19 February 2010. This conference is hosted by EAPN Ireland. Read more here.
European anti-poverty campaign stresses collective approach
Civil society groups and various governmental agencies aim to boost cooperative efforts. Charity workers across the EU are in the front lines every year. Euronews went out with a team in Brussels, and heard from a few of the people they help. Access the video.
Press Release: a very partial assessment
Brussels, 3 February 2010 – The Commission Lisbon evaluation and overview of the public consultation is a cause for concern for EAPN. The Commission published yesterday their staff working documents on the Lisbon evaluation and the first overview of responses to the Europe 2020 consultation.
Solidarity with the people of Haiti
The European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) and Dignity International have joined together to express their solidarity with the people of Haiti at this time of enormous suffering and struggle for survival and recovery in their country.
Relais Social Charleroi – homelessness and participation
In the context of the 2009 Annual Theme on Participation and Homelessness, FEANTSA asked its members to submit videos or other forms of information resources on homelessness and good practices of participation from their countries.
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2010PEP “People want more participation in what affects their everyday life!”
Organised by the Spanish Presidency of the European Union, with the support of the European Commission and of the European Anti-Poverty Network, the 9th European Meeting of People experiencing poverty took place at the European Parliament on 25 June and at the European Commission the next day.
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EAPN UK: DUWC’s annual report is available
The Derbyshire Unemployed Workers’ Centres is one of the most high profile campaigning organisations in the UK on issues around unemployment and benefits issues. To receive the Annual Report and Quarterly campaign bulletin contact Colin Hampton at colin.hampton@duwc.org.uk.
EAPN UK: DUWC’s annual report is available
The Derbyshire Unemployed Workers’ Centres is one of the most high profile campaigning organisations in the UK on issues around unemployment and benefits issues. To receive the Annual Report and Quarterly campaign bulletin contact Colin Hampton at colin.hampton@duwc.org.uk.
EAPN Ireland: Reduction in Poverty Rates Welcome, but European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland Warns of Huge Challenges for 2010
Responding to the publication of the Survey on Income and Living Conditions, Anna Visser Director of the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland, welcomed the 2.1% fall in the at risk of poverty rate but warned of significant challenges ahead for 2010. The full report is available from www.cso.ie.