{jathumbnail}On 3 June 2010, EAPN sent a letter to the Ministers of Employment and Social Affairs urging them to defend a target to reduce poverty and inequalities as a Headline Target in the Europe 2020 Strategy at their Council meeting next week.
Details{jathumbnail}EAPN Ireland will present a short briefing for Oireachtas (Parliament) members and staff on the proposed 25% EU poverty reduction target.
Details{jathumbnail}The Scottish Parliament has suggested a series of statements to back up the activities and the aim of the EY 2010. With this motion, the Scottish Parliament…
DetailsOn 28 May, a theatre play written and performed by young people will take place in Namur: What does being young mean? This play is a reflexion on citizenship and mutual understanding, viewed by young people. This show is free and open to all. Please make reservation to Mrs Catherine Depasse – tel : 081/312117…
Details{jathumbnail}EAPN-Spain has been awarded the Gold Medal by The ‘Commission of Distinctions’ (Comisión de Distinciones’) of the Spanish Red Cross, in recognition of its efficiency and deserving work in the social inclusion of the most vulnerable people. Read more on their website.
On 5 March 2010, the social action movement “Family Support Groups” began its action supporting 18 families living in Guimarães, Braga, Vila Nova de Gaia, Ovar, Pinhel ande Guarda.
Details{jathumbnail}The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held its major Biennale Conference in Florence on 20-22 May. To mark the 2010 Year Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, the theme of the Conference was “Education to Combat Social Exclusion”.
DetailsThe European Social Network wants to contribute to the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion with this film about different experiences in the use of social services. It’s available in English, French and Spanish in their website, where you can also find a collection of stories from people using social services. A new…
DetailsAssociations from several regions in France mobilize on 3 May for homeless people’s – and everyone’s – right to housing, against the degradation of reception conditions for asylum seekers. All organizations are called on to sign up the appeal by FNARS and take part on 3 May 2010. Read more on their website (in French).
Together with its regional networks and associations of people experiencing poverty, the Belgian Anti-Poverty Network (BAPN) addressed a letter to Belgian MEPS, in reaction to the latest developments on the Europe 2020 strategy. For further information, contact Karolien Schepens karolien.schepens@bapn.be.
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