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SUMMARY:#2021PEP Annual European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty
DESCRIPTION:Recharging Social Europe! #2021PEP\n\n\nThe 19th European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty is organised by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) with the support of the European Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe full draft programme of the Meeting is available on the programme page of our Voices of Poverty section of the website.  \nThe National Networks Preparation page will be filled with news from different countries of how preparations for this year’s Meeting are going – for now see the preparation of the last edition in 2019! You can also follow us on Facebook EAPN – European Anti-Poverty Network \, Instagram @EAPNEurope and Twitter @EAPNEurope! \n\nObjectives of the 2021 European meeting\nThis years’ Meeting of People experiencing poverty will be centered on four important discussion topics: \n\nHousing\nAdequate Minimum Income \nGood quality health care services\nDigitalisation and the access to services will be considered as a cross-cutting issue. How has access to digital technology (access to internet\, access to devices\, knowledge of using technology) impacted the access to the services mentioned above and others? \n\n170 people experiencing poverty from 28 European countries are preparing around these topics and will meet on 24-25 November to share their knowledge and experience with each other\, and with EU decision-makers. \nThe crisis has severely impacted people experiencing poverty\, and the Meeting is a concrete opportunity for PEP to express directly their experiences\, concerns and recommendations in the context of a direct dialogue with key policy makers and politicians at EU level. This year therefore\, in the context of a future-looking EU\, the meeting will be shining a spotlight on the political priorities of PEP for rethinking and building a new future for Europe and its citizens. \nThis year\, we propose an online meeting combining plenary sessions with online interactive workshops and short symbolic/visibility actions at national level. It is open to all representatives of National and EU level Institutions\, interested in hearing experiences from the ground and engaging in dialogue with people experiencing poverty. \nFor further information\, please contact Magda Tancau (Membership Development & Participation Officer) magda.tancau@eapn.eu \nPractical info: \n10:00 – 16:30 (24 Nov 2021) & 10:45 – 12:15 (25 Nov 2021)\, online
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/2021pep-annual-european-meeting-of-people-experiencing-poverty/
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SUMMARY:EAPN Annual Policy Conference 2021 | Building Back Better without Poverty!
DESCRIPTION:On 29 June\, the annual EAPN Policy Conference will take place. This time around we will have a timely discussion of the further impacts of a continuing COVID-19 pandemic on poverty\, but also look at how the green and digital transitions of the EU will impact people at risk of social and economic exclusion in Europe. \nThe objectives of the conference are to: \n\nGenerate a high-level political debate on the ongoing impact of the pandemic on the most vulnerable and poor and how to advance social rights and the creation of a cohesive and inclusive society for all\nUpdate the situation of poverty according to the different profiles of people in poverty affected by the pandemic (hearing from experts on Child and Elderly Poverty\, Gender Inequality\, undocumented migrants\, and the Homeless)\nDiscuss the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan (EPSR AP)\nDebate a possible new overarching Europe 2030 strategy against poverty\, linking the Green Deal\, Digital Europe and the EPSR AP in order to ensure an equal commitment to realise green\, digital and social targets\nEvaluate the EPSR Action Plan’s goal of reducing the number of people experiencing poverty and social exclusion by at least 15 million.\n\nThe event will be formed of two panels\, with Katarina Ivanković Knežević\, Director of Social Affairs in the European Commission providing a keynote speech. \nThe full agenda can be viewed here. \nThe complete list of confirmed speakers can be found here:\n\nKatarina Ivanković Knežević\, Director of Social Affairs\, DG EMPL\, European Commission\nAnnoula Magga\, Vice-President of EAPN Greece\, Person experiencing poverty\nJiri Svarc\, Head of Unit for Social Investment Strategy DG EMPL\, European Commission\nMaciej Kucharczyk\, General Secretary\, AGE Platform Europe\nFreek Spinnewijn\, Director\, Feantsa\nAlly Dunhill\, Head of Advocacy\, Eurochild\nMichele Levoy\, Secretary General\, PICUM\nMary Collins\, Senior Policy and Advocacy Coordinator\, European Womens Lobby\nDennis Radtke MEP\nCveto Ursic\, State Secretary for Social Affairs at the Ministry of Labour\, Family\, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities\, Slovenia\nOlivier De Schutter\, UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights\nMarisa Matias MEP\nFederico Lucidi\, Deputy Head of Unit for Employment and Social Aspects of the European Semester\, DG EMPL\, European Commission\nGraciela Malgesini\, EAPN EU Inclusion Strategies Group co-Chair/EAPN Spain\n\nRegistration\nYou can sign up for the event here. \nPractical Information\n\n9:00 – 13:00 (Brussels time)\nZoom online conference\nEnglish\, Spanish\, Greek and French languages!!\n\nFollow the conversation on Twitter @EAPNEurope
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-annual-policy-conference-2021-building-back-better-without-poverty/
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SUMMARY:EAPN Portugal|Europe webinar | Action Plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights
DESCRIPTION:On 22 March\, EAPN Portugal and EAPN Europe will hold an online conference “Action Plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights”. It will be opened by the Minister of State for the Portuguese Presidency of the EU\, Mariana Vieira da Silva\, and the President of EAPN Portugal\, Padre Jardim Moreira\, and José Antonio Vieira da Silva \, Advisor to the Presidency will give a keynote speech. Ana Mendes Godinho\, Ministry of Labour\, Solidarity & Social Protection\, will close the afternoon session. See other key speakers below. \nThere will be two round tables\, the first in the morning on the Action Plan for the Implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights\, the second in the afternoon on Adequate Minimum Income. \nOn 4 March 2021\, the European Commission issued its Action Plan\, and EAPN issued a first reaction on 5 March. We are working on a more comprehensive analysis\, building on the EAPN Response to the EC Consultation on the EPSR AP (June 2020). \nThe event seeks answers to the following questions: How can we best use the Action Plan to reduce poverty and social exclusion and to improve the access to and quality of public services for all? How can we ensure that everybody has access to adequate and enabling minimum income schemes? And how can we best give a role and voice to people experiencing poverty? \nIt will cater for interpretation in English\, Portuguese and French and will be livestreamed on the EAPN Portugal Facebook page. \nAccess the agenda and background information here.\nKey speakers in morning round table on the Action Plan’s meaning for citizens’ lives | chair: Sandra Monteiro\, Le Monde Diplomatique:\n\n\nKatarina Ivankovic-Knezevic\, Director\, DG Employment\, European Commission\nEdmundo Martinho\, Coordinator of the Portuguese Strategy to combat Poverty\nGraciela Malgesini\, EU and Advocacy Officer\, EAPN Spain and Co-Chair of EAPN EU Inclusion Strategies Group\nRepresentative of Slovenian Ministry of Labour\, Family\, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities\nVladimir Špidla\, Former European Commissioner for Employment\, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities and Advisor to EAPN Czech Republic\nJeanne Dietrich\, Housing Technical Councellor\, UNIOPSS and EAPN France\nValentina Vehovar\, Acting-Director\, Slovenian Ministry of Labour\, Family\, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities\n\nKey speakers in afternoon round table on Adequate Minimum Income | chair: Sandra Araujo\, EAPN Portugal:\n\nMathias Maucher\, EAPN Policy Officer\nDr. Andreas Aust\, Social policy Officer\, Der Paritätische and EAPN Germany\nCidalia Barriga\, Representative of National Citizens Council\, EAPN Portugal\nLinnéa Partanen\, Person with experience of poverty representative\, EAPN Finland\n\nPractical Info and registration:\n\n22 March 2021\, 10:00-13:30 CET; 15:00-17:00 CET\nInterpretation in EN\, PT\, FR\nLivestreaming on Facebook page of EAPN Portugal\nRegistration link.\n\nFollow the conversation on Twitter @EAPNEurope \nFor further information on content\, contact Mathias Maucher (Policy Officer) mathias.maucher@eapn.eu\, or on registration\, contact Rebecca Lee (Information & Events Officer)\, rebecca.lee@eapn.eu \n  \nThis event is supported by the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation “EaSI” (2014-2020). The information contained does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission. For further information please consult: http://ec.europa.eu/social/easi.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-portugaleurope-webinar-action-plan-for-the-implementation-of-the-european-pillar-of-social-rights/
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SUMMARY:Launch of Poverty Watch 2020 – "Covid-19 supercharging poverty": data and experiences from the ground
DESCRIPTION:The Poverty Watches start from the reality of people experiencing poverty and the perspectives of NGOs who work with them. With poverty predicted to rise to at least levels seen in the 2008 crisis\, and the EU Action Plan on the European Pillar of Social Rights and Recovery and Resilience Plans around the corner\, the time is now to get poverty elimination right. \nThe event\, hosted online by MEPs Cindy Franssen and Marisa Matias\, will hear about realities and recommendations from our members in Belgium\, Portugal\, Slovenia and in the International Federation of Social Workers. MEPs and the Commission will respond and together we will discuss ways forward. \nDraft Programme\nYou can find the draft programme here (PDF). \nRegistration\nTo register to the conference\, please fill in this form before 22 January 2021. \nPractical information\nFormat: via Zoom\nDate: 29 January 2021 – 14:00 – 16:30 \n  \nFor further information on content\, contact Anna Krozser (Policy & Advocacy Coordinator) anna.krozser@eapn.eu\, or on registrations Rebecca Lee (Information & Events Officer)\, rebecca.lee@eapn.eu | Tel. +32 2 226 \n#PovertyWatch
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/launch-of-poverty-watch-2020-views-from-the-ground-on-the-impacts-of-covid-on-poverty/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201015T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201015T173000
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - European Parliament Poverty Intergroup event
DESCRIPTION:Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all \nWe and members ATD Fourth World have been working with the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Poverty who are planning an online event on 15 October 2020. The focus will be ‘Acting together to achieve social and environmental justice for all’\, which links to the global theme (see here). \nTime: 15:00 – 17:30\nTo register\, click here\nInterpretation: English\, French\, Italian and Portuguese \nPROGRAMME \n  \n15:00 – 15:10  \nIntroduction \nCindy Franssen | Co-Chair of the IG Fighting Against Poverty \n  \n15:10 – 15:25  \nKey Note Speech \nOlivier De Schutter | UN Special Rapporteur for Extreme Poverty \n  \n15:25 – 16:00 \nExperiences and recommendations from the point of view of persons experiencing poverty \nVideo | Dialogue on sustainability with persons experiencing poverty in Belgium \nCéline Dock | ATD Fourth World / Belgium \nCidália Barriga | European Anti-Poverty Network / Portugal \nPacou Dessicy | European Anti-Poverty Network / Belgium \n  \n16:00 – 16:20 \nFirst reactions \nMarisa Matias | Vice-Chair of the IG Fighting Against Poverty \nMarie Toussaint | Vice-Chair of the IG Fighting Against Poverty \nSantina Bertulessi | Deputy Head of Cabinet – Commissioner Nicholas Schmit \nRepresentative of the Green New Deal European Parliament Intergroup \n  \n16:20 – 16:50 \nOpen the floor for other participants \n  \n16:50 – 17:00 \nWrap-up and Closure \nPierfrancesco Majorino\, Co-Chair of the IG Fighting Against Poverty
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-european-parliament-poverty-intergroup-event/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:Conference Our Social Europe - Strong Together |  Germany's Presidency of the Council of the European Union
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]EAPN will take an active part in the conference “Our Social Europe – Strong Together” on 16 September 2020. This conference organised by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs under their presidency of the Council of the European Union will be the opportunity to discuss: \n\n How can we use social and employment policy but also economic and fiscal policy to bolster the upward convergence of living conditions in Europe and overcome the crisis? \nWhat are effective ways to promote inclusive growth and combat inequality and poverty in Europe?\n\nThe Germany’s Presidency of the Council of the EU \nThe aim is to promote solidarity and to work together on the issue of upward convergence in living and working conditions in view of the Corona crisis. Our Social Europe is only strong together. \nEAPN’S workshop\nEAPN\, along with Caritas Europe\, Eurodiaconia and the Social Platform\, will hold a workshop on Adequate\, accessible & enabling minimum income schemes across Europe. We are going to specifically advocate for an EU Framework Directive on Adequate Minimum Income to lay the foundation of a basic social safety net\, while at the same time reducing poverty and inequalities by fostering upward social convergence within and across EU Member States and mitigating the immediate and long-term socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. \nSpeakers\nThe conference will include contributions by: \n\nVioleta Alexandru\, Minister of Labour and Social Protection\, Romania\nAna Mendes Godinho\, Minister of Labour\, Solidarity and Social Protection\, Portugal\nHubertus Heil\, Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs\, Germany\nRenate Hornung-Draus\, Managing Director\,  Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA)\nJana Maláčová\, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs\, Czech Republic\nDavid Sassoli\, President of the European Parliament\nNicolas Schmit\, European Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights\nLuca Visentini\, General Secretary of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)\n\nRegistration\nPlease note that the conference will be held on-line but in case the situation allows\, a limited number of seats will be available for on-site guests. If you want to participate on-site in Berlin\, you need to register by 12th August 2020 here! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Read the programme[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/conference-our-social-europe-strong-together-germanys-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union/
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SUMMARY:EAPN’s online policy conference | How to ensure the poor don’t pay for Covid-19 – From short-term response to an effective rights-based integrated antipoverty strategy ~14 July 2020
DESCRIPTION:EAPN’s annual policy conference will be held online on 14 July\, 14-16:30\, which will focus on how to ensure the poor don’t pay for Covid-19 – and ensuring that short-term responses feed into an effective long-term rights-based EU strategy to fight poverty. There will be interpretation between English and Spanish. \nThe current COVID19 epidemic is decimating Europe\, with a far-reaching social impact\, particularly on the poor and most vulnerable who are hardest hit. This is already leading to a substantial increase in poverty and inequality\, unequally spread across different regions and countries (see EAPN COVID-19 statement). Most Member States have developed immediate aid packages which in many cases directly benefit the poor and vulnerable. Most however are only temporary. Will these deliver concrete results for people experiencing poverty? Will these short-term measures feed into a progressive\, rights-based EU strategy to fight poverty? What needs to be done to ensure this outcome? \nEAPN and its members responded quickly to the outbreak of the virus with a Statement and letter to the European Council on key measures as well as a letter to Commissioner Schmit\, signed by large number of MEPs and key stakeholders. See our dedicated online resource\, including voices from the ground\, here. Over the past 2 months we have carried out a detailed study including webinar exchanges with our members in 32 countries\, tracking the impact of the crisis on people experiencing poverty and the efficacy of the measures being taken. \nIn the longer term\, we want to see these measures underpinned by an EU integrated strategy to fight poverty\, that invests in adequate incomes (decent wages\, adequate minimum income and social protection) and access to essential services\, as part of the Action Plan for the European Pillar of Social Rights. Adopting a social and sustainable Agenda 2030 strategy\, that makes ending poverty a pre-requisite\, will be key to ensuring real results for people experiencing poverty. (See EAPN’s position Paper on post 2020: Delivering Agenda 2030 for people and planet). \nWith this online conference we will now present our study’s main findings and policy recommendations for national and EU levels and discuss them with decision makers & stakeholders. \nSee the programme here\nRegister here by 10 July!
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapns-annual-policy-conference-how-to-ensure-the-poor-dont-pay-for-covid-19-from-short-term-response-to-an-effective-rights-based-integrated-antipoverty-strategy-14-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191118T080000
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SUMMARY:The Time is Now to make Europe Poverty Free! #2019PEP
DESCRIPTION:The Time is Now to make Europe Poverty Free! #2019PEP\n\n\nThe 18th European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty is organised by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) with the support of the EU Commission and the EAPN Fund\, and with the participation of the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe programme of the Meeting is available here.\n \nThe National Networks Preparation page will soon be filled with even more news from different countries of how preparations for this year’s Meeting are going! You can also follow us on Facebook EAPN – European Anti-Poverty Network and Twitter @EAPNEurope! \nObjectives of the 2019 European meeting\nThis years’ Meeting of People experiencing poverty will be centered on five important discussion topics: \n\nAccess to housing\,\nParticipation of people experiencing poverty in the lives of their communities and societies\,\nAccess to adequate minimum income\,\nAccess to good quality health care services\,\nand access to decent jobs and equal employment opportunities for different categories.\n\nOver a hundred people experiencing poverty from 30 European countries are preparing around this topic and will be in Brussels on 18-19 November to share their knowledge and experience with each other\, and with EU decision-makers. \nThe 2019 European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty is taking place during a new term of the European Commission and Parliament. We are hoping to use this opportunity to raise awareness about the history and the importance of the PeP meetings\, which have been organized since 2000. This meeting\, as with all the past meetings\, will allow people with direct experience of poverty to discuss their political priorities\, first at the national level and then during the European meeting. We would like to use this meeting to shape the agenda of the new European institutions to include the common priorities of those experiencing poverty throughout Europe. \n  \nPractical info: \n9:30 – 17:30 (18 Nov) & 9:00 – 14:30 (19 Nov)\, Crowne Plaza\, Rue Gineste 3\, 1210 Brussels\nPlaces are limited so please contact us if keen to participate @ magda.tancau (@) eapn.eu!
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/the-time-is-now-to-make-europe-poverty-free-2019pep/
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SUMMARY:EAPN Annual conference | Beyond Europe 2020 to Agenda 2030: Working together for a post 2020 strategy that really benefits people and planet
DESCRIPTION:EAPN’s annual conference will be 13 June. We will provide a participative reflection space to progress concrete proposals. \nThe conference will aim to: \n\nTo raise awareness of current challenges facing people experiencing poverty in the context of a lacking strategy.\nTo exchange with stakeholders & decision-makers on concrete proposals for the EU post 2020 Strategy.\nTo debate on how to create synergies to benefit people and planet\, as part of a transformative EU and in the context of the new Commission and Parliament.\n\nSee the programme here!\n2020 marks the end of the Europe 2020 strategy that aimed to promote smart\, sustainable and inclusive growth. Despite unacceptable failure to deliver on the key target to reduce those in poverty by at least 20 million people by 2020\, no review or public consultation of the strategy is planned. \nThe main proposals coming from the Commission are through the Future of Europe Reflection papers.  In January 2019 a new Reflection Paper “Towards a sustainable Europe by 2030’’ was adopted. This paper aims to stimulate discussion on the EU’s vision and strategy for the long-term implementation of the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, as part of a broader debate on the future of Europe and the priority setting for the new European Commission. It sets out three scenarios on how Agenda 2030 and the SDGs could be incorporated into the EU’s priorities. \nOne of the priorities is a socially fair transition to a sustainable economy that should leave no one behind\, yet the paper predominantly focuses on how to deliver green growth\, with the social objectives left to the European Pillar of Social Rights. \nIn 2017\, EAPN’s policy conference Learning from the past to beyond Europe 2020 already agreed key messages on the need for an ambitious post 2020 built on Europe 2020 targets that could deliver an “ambitious social\, sustainable and democratic vision for Europe based on Agenda 2030 and the SDGs”. This strategy should implement the European Pillar of Social Rights and develop an explicit rights-based integrated anti-poverty strategy based on active participation and backed by EU funding. This has been further developed under EAPN’s Future of Europe Position Paper\, calling for support for a sixth scenario. \nThis participative conference comes therefore at a timely moment – just after the election of the new European Parliament and the start of the new Commission\, – to agree concrete demands that can ensure that the post 2020 strategy really delivers on social rights and poverty\, putting SDG 1 at the heart of a truly social and sustainable post 2020 strategy. \nKey speakers\n\nFirst Vice-President\, Commissioner Frans Timmermans\, European Commission (tbc)\nCarlos Susías\, EAPN President/EAPN ES\nVera Hinterdorfer\, EAPN Vice-President/Activist with direct experience of poverty/EAPN AT\nHeather Roy\, Secretary General\, Eurodiaconia\nFreek Spinnewijn\, Director\, FEANTSA\nJana Hainsworth\, Secretary General\, Eurochild (tbc)\nLeida Rijnhout\, Steering Group member\, SDG Watch and Agenda 2030 Multi-Stakeholder Platform\nMary Collins\, Senior Policy & Advocacy Coordinator\, European Women’s Lobby\nGraciela Malgesini\, Chair of EAPN EU Inclusion Strategies Group/EAPN ES\nMarco Cilento\, Senior Advisor\, ETUC\nFirst Vice-President of the European Parliament\, Mairead McGuiness (via video)\n\nPractical information\n13 June 2019\, 9:00 – 13:00\, Area 42\, rue des Palais 46A\, 1030 Brussels\nAround 80 EAPN members\, including people with direct experience of poverty\, and around 50 external stakeholders will participate. \nFor further information on content\, contact Sian Jones (Policy Coordinator) sian.jones@eapn.eu or on registrations Rebecca Lee (Information & Events Officer)\, rebecca.lee@eapn.eu | Tel. +32 2 226 58 50 \nFollow us on Twitter @EAPNEurope \nPhoto:  © Rebecca Lee\, EAPN \nThis event is supported by the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation “EaSI” (2014-2020). The information contained does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission. For further information please consult: http://ec.europa.eu/social/easi.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-annual-conference-beyond-europe-2020-to-agenda-2030-working-together-for-a-post-2020-strategy-that-really-benefits-people-and-planet/
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SUMMARY:Popular Political Economy in Europe? Looking for a pathway for job-creating and ecological public investment
DESCRIPTION:It is obvious that the economy after the major global crash in 2007 did not return to a sustainable path that would guarantee a decent life in dignity\, providing socio-economic security and unfolding of human capabilities to the majority of European citizens. At the beginning of 2019\, it is highly likely that we are entering a new recession. Also\, while there are signs of stability in some places\, it is equally clear that such achievements are established on the shoulders of social strata and/or countries and regions that are not winners of global value chains\, but losers\, standing at the end of poverty chains. Within the EU\, it is evident by the arrogance\, expressed in using the term “PIIGS” for a group of member states that are victims of an oppressive economic strategy; globally\, it is obvious that the catching-up of the so-called emerging economies means increasing inequality in countries such as Brazil\, China and India. \nThe European Economists for an Alternative Economic Policy in Europe (the EuroMemo Group) is a network of European researchers and scholars addressing these issues by a critical analysis of contemporary developments in the European Union. Critical research and policy analysis alone will however not trigger political change on the ground. In order to achieve the latter\, discussion and coordination with political activists is essential for asking the important questions and to move things forward. \nWe face the urgent need to go beyond the orientation of coping with the manifest crisis and the temporary recoveries. We need – globally\, regionally and nationally – socio-economic programmes that allow for a transformation towards a ‘people’s economy’\, also being a bulwark against authoritarian populist advances. This evening will briefly present the EuroMemo Group’s work and recent analysis. The main aim is to continue and enhance the debate with other actors\, aiming to solidify the common ground for a popular Europe\, able to withstand an apparent populist Zeitgeist. \n  \nAgenda\nYou can download the agenda here \n\nWELCOME by Andreas Thomsen\, Head of RLS Brussels Office\nPRESENTATION of the EuroMemo 2019 by Werner Raza & Marija Bartl\nPANEL DISCUSSION: POLITICAL PRIORITIES FOR A POPULAR POLITICAL ECONOMY IN EUROPE\n\nSian Jones\, European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN)\nNick Meynen\, European Environmental Bureau (EEB)\nPeter Herrmann\, EuroMemo\nAlter Summit (to be confirmed)\n\n\n\nRegistration\nIf you would like to participate please register by March 11th\, by sending an email to  janna.aljets@rosalux.org. \n  \nFor more information\, click here
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/popular-political-economy-in-europe-looking-for-a-pathway-for-job-creating-and-ecological-public-investment/
LOCATION:RLS Brussels\, Rue Saint-Ghislain\, 62\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:Poverty Watch: The reality of poverty and social exclusion in the EU 
DESCRIPTION:The European Parliament’s Intergroup Fighting Against Poverty and EAPN are pleased to invite you to the meeting of the Intergroup on: \nPoverty Watch: The reality of poverty and social exclusion in the EU. \nAn exchange on the European Anti-Poverty Network’s 2018 Poverty Watch Reports. \nThe event will be held on Tuesday 29 January 2019\, from 13h00 to 15h00 at the European Parliament in Brussels\, room ASP 5E3. \nThe conference will be an opportunity to exchange together on the Poverty Watch reports from Finland\, Spain\, Italy and Lithuania. \n  \n \n  \nPractical information\nThe agenda is available here  \nThe Poverty Watch Summary is available here \nRegistration is now closed \n  \nFor further information on content\, contact Sian Jones (Policy Coordinator) sian.jones@eapn.eu\, or on registrations Florence Tornincasa (Information & Events Officer)\, florence.tornincasa@eapn.eu | Tel. +32 2 226 58 50
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/poverty-watch-the-reality-of-poverty-and-social-exclusion-in-the-eu/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, room ASP 5E3\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:“Building Social Europe”\, Flagship conference by Social Platform
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the Flagship Conference “Building Social Europe” that will take place on 29-30 November 2018 in Lisbon and which is organised in cooperation with the Portuguese Government. Arrivals are foreseen on 28 November and a networking dinner is planned for all members on that day. We very much hope that many of you and your Portuguese members will join us and make our very first Flagship Conference a big success! We invite and encourage you to register soon\, as the number of places is limited. \nYou can find more information and the provisional programme on our website and facebook event where all the updates and practical information will be posted. \n\n\n\nPractical details & participation:\nRegistration deadline: Monday\, 5 November 2018. You can register here. \nReimbursement:  Up to 500 euro of travel and accommodation costs for two nights on 28 and 29 November for one person per member organisation will be reimbursed. In addition we will reimburse up to 200 euro to support the participation of one delegate from your Portuguese member. \nAccommodation: Social Platform is currently pre-booking rooms in hotels near the conference venue. More information will be sent to you after confirming your registration. \nLanguage of the conference: The conference will be in English and Portuguese. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided during all panels and workshops.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/building-social-europe-flagship-conference-by-social-platform/
LOCATION:Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation\, Av. de Berna\, 45 A\, Lisbon\, Portugal\, 1067 001\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:17th EU Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty - Let’s make education a way out of poverty! #2018PEP
DESCRIPTION:Over a hundred people experiencing poverty from 30 European countries are preparing around this topic and will be in Brussels on 7-8 November to share their knowledge and experience with each other\, and with EU decision-makers. \nFor EAPN\, education is a state of being ready for continuous learning\, and ready for life. It is a fundamental right that should be accessible to all and not solely seen as a means to access the labour market.  Thus\, we will be using participative methodologies to discuss issues like: \n\nDeveloping a broad and inclusive education policy\nEarly-learning\, early school-leaving and child poverty  \nLifelong learning beyond labour market needs\nEnsuring participation of students and parents experiencing poverty in education schemes… And much more. \n\nThe programme is available on our dedicated Voices of Poverty section of this website. \nYou can also follow the preparation of the meeting on Facebook EAPN – European Anti-Poverty Network and Twitter @EAPNEurope (#2018PEP)! \nFor further information\, contact Stéphanie Genteuil (PeP Support Officer) stephanie.genteuil@eapn.eu | Tel. +32 2 226 58 50 \nThe 17th European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty is organised by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) with the support of the EU Commission\, the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the EAPN Fund.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/17th-eu-meeting-of-people-experiencing-poverty-poverty-access-to-education-2018pep/
LOCATION:MCE Conference & Business Centre\, Rue de l'Aqueduc 118\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:Co-creating open digital services for age-friendly cities and communities - Join Mobile Age Final Conference
DESCRIPTION:AGE has been involved in the EU-funded project Mobile Age since early 2016. The project aims at co-creating together with older persons digital services to support their independent living\, offer greater opportunities for social participation\, and improve their mobility. \nLocal governments are more and more using open data to provide public services to their citizens. However\, they lack tools on how to involve citizens\, especially older citizens\, in the design\, planning\, implementation and evaluation of these initiatives in order to make them address citizens’ needs and expectations in their daily life. To fill that gap\, the Mobile Age project\, together with older persons\, local government\, social care service providers\, has developed and tested a co-creation methodology and tools in four pilot sites: Bremen (DE)\, South Lakeland (UK)\, Zaragoza (ES) and Region Central Macedonia (EL). \nAGE is now co-organising the final conference of the project in Brussels on 10 October 2018. The event will offer the opportunity to learn about the tools and discuss our lessons learnt and policy briefings in order to help other cities and regions to benefit from them. \nPractical details & participation\nMore information on this event can be found here. \nYou may already register here | Deadline: 30 September 2018 \nAgenda and speakers can be found\nhere\n \nPlease note that the event is free of charge.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/co-creating-open-digital-services-for-age-friendly-cities-and-communities-join-mobile-age-final-conference/
LOCATION:Royal Library of Belgium\, Boulevard de l'Empereur 4\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:Policy Conference:  Implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights – Experiences and Practices in European Countries and International Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:The policy conference is organized by the European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) and the Austrian Network “Die Armutskonferenz”\, in the framework of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The conference supports the exchange of experiences of national networks about the use of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) in the European Semester\, policy papers and public relations / media work. It aims to find ways and elaborate strategies to use the EPSR to meaningfully combat poverty and social exclusion at the European and National Level. \nConference language is English.\nRegistration until 20. September by sending an Email to office@armutskonferenz.at\nThe participation is free of costs. \nThe conference is supported by the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/policy-conference-implementing-the-european-pillar-of-social-rights-experiences-and-practices-in-european-countries-and-international-perspectives/
LOCATION:Cultural hall of the VHS Wien Rudolfsheim\, Schwendergasse 41\, Wien\, 1150\, Austria
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180919T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180919T180000
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SUMMARY:Debate on Democracy & "The People"
DESCRIPTION:On 19 September 2018\, to mark the International Day of Democracy\, the Directorate General of Democracy and the Conference of INGOs are organising a debate entitled: Democracy & “The People”\, aiming to re-assert the value of our democratic institutions based on individual human rights\, civic participation in public decision-making and the rule of law. Click here to see more information. \nThe keynote address by Yascha Mounk\, author of “The People vs Democracy”\, will set the tone and the framework for this discussion – that the values and institutions of democracy and human rights must be preserved and defended not only by capable leaders dedicated to the common good\, but also with integrity and courage by engaged citizens. Click here to access the full programme. \nPractical details & participation\nLanguages of debate: English / French. \nLocation: Room 1\, ‘Palais de l’Europe’\, Council of Europe. \nRegister online before 11 September 2018. You can find the registration form here.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/debate-on-democracy-the-people/
LOCATION:Room 1\, ‘Palais de l’Europe’\, Council of Europe\, 528 Avenue de l'Europe\, Strasbourg\, France\, 67000\, France
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180705T083000
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SUMMARY:EAPN annual Policy conference 5 July: Social Protection for All! How can the Social Pillar and SDGs build stronger welfare states?
DESCRIPTION:EAPN’s annual conference will be on 5 July\, 9:00-13:00\, under the title Social Protection for All! How can the Social Pillar and SDGs build stronger welfare states? \nThe conference will be an opportunity to exchange together on the following questions: \n\nWhat is Social Protection for all?  \nHow can we ensure that all people\, children\, adults and older people get right to adequate and equal protection against all life risks? \nDo we need a new concept of ‘Welfare States’? \nHow can this be achieved ensuring fairer redistribution?\n\nIt aims to: \n\nPresent why social protection for all is key\, including input from people experiencing poverty;\nDiscuss the challenges and promising practices from the national level;\nGet feedback & debate on access to social protection and guaranteed minimum income with the European Commission\, European Parliament\, Council & Civil Society partners;\nGive special attention to the financing and concept of Welfare states with input from the ILO and other Civil Society Organisations.\n\nKey speakers invited: \n\nPeople experiencing poverty & EAPN members\nJoost Korte\, Director General DG Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\nJana Hainsworth\, President of Social Platform and Eurochild General Secretary\nA representative of the EMIN project (European Minimum Income Network)\nMEP Maria João Rodrigues\, Vice-President of the S&D Group and President of FEPS\nJan Farzan\, German Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs\nA representative from ILO\nFrancine Mestrum\, Founder of Global Social Justice\nConny Reuter\, Solidar General Secretary\n\nPractical details & participation\nThe conference will be from 9:00-13:00 in the Crowne Plaza hotel\, rue Gineste 3\, 1210 Brussels. \nParticipants: Around 80 EAPN members\, including people with direct experience of poverty\, and around 60 external stakeholders participants. \nFor further information on content\, contact Sian Jones (Policy Coordinator) sian.jones@eapn.eu\, or on registrations Rebecca Lee (Information & Events Officer)\, rebecca.lee@eapn.eu | Tel. +32 2 226 58 50 \nSee the full webpage about the event here.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/20136/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:European Commission | Open Roundtable on the Future of Work
DESCRIPTION:The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies is organising an Open Roundtable convened by the European Commission on the topic of the Future of Work on 5 February 2018 in Brussels. \nThe European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies (EGE) is an independent\, multi-disciplinary body appointed by the President of the European Commission which advises on all aspects of Commission policies and legislation where ethical\, societal and fundamental rights dimensions intersect with the development of science and new technologies. The EGE provides guidance to the highest political level of the European Commission\, reporting to the Commission President\, and to the College of Commissioners as a whole. \nAt the request of the Commission President\, the Group is now preparing an Opinion on the Future of Work. The Opinion will explore phenomena ranging from the consequences of automation and digitalisation on the labour market and the future role of artificial intelligence through to the rise of the gig economy and industry 4.0\, examining the extent to which longstanding governance frameworks\, such as social security systems and employment laws\, require updating. At its core\, the Opinion will consider fundamental questions of why we work and how work gives us meaning\, and how European values of justice\, dignity and solidarity can be realised in a changing world. \nIn that context\, the EGE is organising a high level Open Roundtable\, inviting a broad spectrum of academics\, policymakers and key stakeholders to discuss and debate the thorny questions at the heart of this topic. The roundtable\, which will be opened by Carlos Moedas\, European Commissioner for Science\, Research and Innovation\, will feed directly into the preparation of the EGE’s Opinion\, testing its preliminary findings and gaining inputs to further its reflection. \nEAPN’s Senior Policy Officer\, Amana Ferro\, is participating as a high level speaker in this event\, speaking on work and poverty\, new forms of precarious work\, and anti-poverty policies.\nRegister quickly! (stated deadline\, extended\, is 31 January!)
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/19762/
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SUMMARY:Building a European Social Standards Union - what role for the European Semester?
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is jointly hosted by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) with Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto (S&D) and Jean Lambert (Greens/EFA). It aims to see how progress can be made on social rights\, social standards and poverty reduction\, through the main EU coordination instrument – the European Semester – in the context of 1 in 4 of the population (119 million people) still at risk of poverty and social exclusion in the EU. \nIt comes at a timely moment\, following President Juncker’s State of the Union Address calling for a “European Union of Social Standards”\, the Inter-Institutional Proclamation on the European Pillar of Social Rights and the recent adoption of the 2018 Annual Growth Survey The key questions that will be: how well is the European Semester performing on social rights and poverty reduction? How will the Pillar of Social Rights be mainstreamed? What changes should be made to transform the Semester into a balanced economic and social instrument? How will grass-roots actors\, including people experiencing poverty be involved? \nThe seminar will open with an exchange of views between stakeholders\, and European Parliament assessing current performance of the Semester\, including presenting EAPN’s 2017 Assessment of the National Reform Programmes: Social Rights or Social Plight? The second panel will involve an exchange between the European Parliament\, European Commission and Council on the way forward\, with an active debate with the audience. \n  \nRegistration \nPlease register here.  If you don’t have an EP badge\, we will need your nationality\, date of birth and ID or passport number. \nThe event will take place from 9.00 to 12.00 on Thursday 7 December 2017 in the European Parliament (room TBC).  Tea/Coffee and water will be provided. \n  \nFor more information\, please contact: Sian Jones (sian.jones@eapn.eu) and for registrations: Rebecca Lee (Rebecca.lee@eapn.eu).
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/19247/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:#On Our Watch hackathon!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a dataviz specialist\, coder\, journalist\, activist or policy specialist?\nPre-register for On our Watch hackathon  (29 September-1 October 2017\, Brussels) to dive into the 2014-2017 EP votes data and try to make sense of it! \nWhat is On Our Watch?\nA collective initiative based on co-creation\, #OnOurWatchEU project brings together European civil society organisations and offers them a platform to assess the work of the European Parliament on a wide range of issues with the aim of informing citizens and generating debate. \nEAPN’s role \nEAPN has joined on Our Watch and has been contributing to the fight against poverty section. \nFind out more on EAPN ON OUR WATCH page . \nWhy a hackathon?\nBecause apps and visualizations are always more impactful than raw data and lengthy papers!\nFighting poverty\, Transparency\, Youth participation\, Gender equality… The On Our Watch website offers insights of the work of the EP on many topics\, as well as analysis of certain votes. With the hackathon and with you\, we would like to further scrutinize the work of the EP in a fun and creative way! \nWhere?\nIHECS Academy\, Rue des Grands Carmes 27\, 1000 Brussels.\nCome as you are\, with your computer\, your skills and your ideas\, we will take care of the rest! (food\, drinks\, wifi\, plugs\, and fun provided) \nHow can I join?\nPre-register via the link below! Participants will be selected at the end of August. For the participants from the activist/policy specialist sector\, priority will be given to On Our Watch partners. \nMore information? Have a look at onourwatch.eu/events or contact Laetitia Veriter via veriter@citizensforeurope.eu 
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/save-the-date-for-the-on-our-watch-hackathon/
LOCATION:IHECS Academy\, Rue des Grands Carmes 27\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T173000
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SUMMARY:EAPN annual Policy conference: Learning from the past to beyond 2020 - What strategy to fight poverty?
DESCRIPTION:EAPN’s annual conference will be on 15 June\, 14:00-17:30\, under the title Learning from the past to Beyond 2020 – What EU strategy to fight poverty\, exclusion and inequality? \nThe conference will be an opportunity to exchange together on the following questions: \n\nWhat integrated strategy should the EU propose to effectively fight poverty? What can we learn from the past? What do people in poverty want and expect from the EU? How does this connect to the European Pillar of Social Rights?\nHow should this strategy be mainstreamed into a post 2020 strategy? Can the Sustainable Development Goals offer a better and more operational framework to take over from Europe 2020? Should this be through a re-vamped European Semester? Or another process?\nHow should we mobilize for this in the context of the Future of Europe?\n\nIt aims to: \n\nPresent ideas & messages from EAPN from an internal session of members\, including input from people experiencing poverty;\nGet feedback & debate with the European Commission & Council;\nGet responses from other Civil Society Organisations & partners;\nGive special attention to the SDG agenda; the follow up on the European Pillar of Social Rights\, and the implications of the Future of Europe proposals\, in trying to move forward for a transformative social and sustainable framework for beyond 2020.\n\nKey speakers invited: \n\nPeople experiencing poverty & EAPN members\nHugh Frazer\, Coordinator ESPN and Professor from Maynooth University\, Ireland\nRuth Paserman\, Commissioner Thyssens’ Cabinet\nKaia Iva\, Minister of Social Protection\, Estonian Presidency\nNelson Muffuh\, Chief of Staff to Deputy Secretary General of the UN\nRepresentatives from Eurodiaconia\, Eurochild\, FEANTSA\, ETUC\, Semester Alliance\nMarcel Haag\, Secretariat General\, European Commission\n\nPractical details & participation\nThe conference will be from 14:00-17:30 in the ITUC\, 5 Boulevard Albert Roi II\, 1210 Brussels. \nParticipants: Around 70 EAPN members\, including people with direct experience of poverty\, and around 80 Brussels-based stakeholders. \nFor further information on content\, contact Sian Jones (Policy Coordinator) sian.jones@eapn.eu\, or on registrations Rebecca Lee (Information & Events Officer)\, rebecca.lee@eapn.eu | Tel. +32 2 226 58 50
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-annual-policy-conference-learning-from-the-past-to-beyond-2020-what-strategy-to-fight-poverty/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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SUMMARY:EAPN Portugal seminar on local authorities' role in combating poverty\, Avintes
DESCRIPTION:EAPN Portugal is organizing a seminar on the contribution and participation of the local authorities in combating poverty and social exclusion. It is intended that this event provide a broad discussion among civil society and the social sector\, on the specific role of local authorities to accomplish this goal\, taking into account the Local Governance agenda and Governance Models\, and particularly focused on participation of the citizens. \nSince its creation in 1991\, EAPN Portugal has defended the principle of subsidiarity\, which aims to ensure that decision-making is as close as possible to citizens. This principle is also enshrined in the foundations of the European Union and in the Treaties of Rome and Lisbon\, as well as in the Manifesto prepared by the Working Group which produced the document published by EAPN Portugal in 2015 entitled “Commitment to a National Strategy to Eradicate  Poverty.” \nThe conference will take place on the 3rd of May  2017\, between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm\, at the Parque Biológico de Gaia\, Avintes.  For more information: http://www.eapn.pt/eventos/1102/conferencia-nacional-o-poder-local-e-o-combate-a-pobreza
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-portugal-seminar-on-local-authorities-role-in-combating-poverty-avintes/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170428T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170526T170000
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SUMMARY:3 regional workshops in Ireland on the EU\, its Parliament and the fight against poverty
DESCRIPTION:As the EU celebrates its 60th birthday\, these regional workshops are the chance to discuss questions like: \n\nHow does Europe decide social policies?\nWhat difference does this make to people affected by poverty?\nHow can we influence European policy?\nWhy is the EU in crisis?\nWhat do Brexit and the rise of racism mean for the future?\nHow can we build a more inclusive Europe?\n\nThe Programme: \n\n10am to 1pm: Training and discussion session on European social policy\n1pm to 2pm Lunch\n2pm to 3.30pm: Discussion with Member of the European Parliament\n\nWhere: \n\nDublin\, 28 April\nSligo\, 5 May\nWaterford\, 26 May\n\nRegister with this form\, (contact enquiries@eapn.ie)
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/3-regional-workshops-in-ireland-on-the-eu-its-parliament-and-the-fight-against-poverty/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170112T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260603T190909
CREATED:20161208T112803Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar hosted by EAPN & Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto (MEP S&D): Can the Semester help build a better Social Europe?
DESCRIPTION:The event Can the Semester help build a better Social Europe? is jointly hosted by the European Anti-Poverty Network with Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto (MEP\, S&D). The seminar aims to review how well the European Semester and Europe 2020 is working in terms of its delivery on social rights\, poverty and participation and to debate what changes are needed to ensure progress towards a more Social Europe. \nIt comes at a timely moment with the adoption of the 2017 Annual Growth Survey and the European Commission’s upcoming proposal following the public consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights. \nThe seminar will discuss stakeholders’ views and proposals from the national and EU level\, including presenting EAPN’s 2016 Assessment of the National Reform Programmes: What progress for Social Europe? The 2nd round table will promote dialogue between the Rapporteurs for the relevant reports on the European Pillar of Social Rights and on the European Semester – the Annual Growth Survey – and key members of the European Commission and the audience. \nSee the latest programme here. \n  \nThe event will take place from 9.30-1.00 on Thursday 12 January 2016 in the European Parliament – Room A3-HI.  Tea/Coffee and water will be provided. \nPlease register here by 2 January. If you don’t have a EP badge please provide details of your name\, nationality\, date of birth and identity card or passport. Please come to the Luxembourg entrance from 9.00- with your ID card/passport – to be signed in to the event if you haven’t a badge. \nFor more information please contact: Sian Jones for content\, and Rebecca Lee for practical arrangements/registration. And the post on this site here\, which will be kept updated.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/seminar-hosted-by-eapn-sergio-gutierrez-prieto-mep-sd-can-the-semester-help-build-a-better-social-europe/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161129T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161129T140000
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CREATED:20161123T124845Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Poverty Book-launch in the European Parliament
DESCRIPTION:Energy poverty is a serious concern in our societies while more and more people realize that it should be a social right. The editors and the authors of the handbook are dedicated to share their knowledge and raise awareness about energy poverty in order to eliminate it from Europe once and for all. \nOpening note: Tamás Meszerics – MEP Greens/EFA \nGuest speakers and authors:\nFilippos Anagnostopoulos – BPIE\nAnna Bajomi – Programma Housing of the Compagnia San Torino\nAudrey Dobbins – University of Stuttgart\nEdit Lakatos – Housing Europe\nSian Jones – European Antipoverty Network\nClosing remarks: Katalin Csiba – Editor \nSee the Poster online HERE. \nRead the Book online HERE\, on Tamas Meszerics MEP’s site. \nRegistration HERE.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/energy-poverty-book-launch/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Room ASP 7F387\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161127
DTSTAMP:20260603T190909
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SUMMARY:Alter Summit Conference | Rights4All Now!
DESCRIPTION:The Alter Summit’s Conference Rights4All Now! on Social & Labour rights will be on November 25&26. Alter Summit is a European network of trade unions\, social movement collectives\, NGOs and networks willing to organise resistance to austerity and neoliberal policies at European level for the construction of a real democracy and alternatives. \nThe Conference and its workshops aim at becoming a working space to discuss convergences\, strategies and to build a shared agenda. EAPN Policy Coordinator Sian Jones will speak at a workshop on services on Friday 25 November. \nDuring two days of plenaries and workshops\, there will be discussions on the urgency of an ecological transition\, the digitalisation and internationalisation of productive processes\, the political and social impact of migration and the necessity to defend commons and public services. They will exchange views about our struggles and practices across Europe and try to define common axes for action. They will also debate how to confront EU policies and institutions from the national and local perspectives. \nFor more info and the full programme\, click here. To join a working group or register to the Conference\, please send an email to sebastian@altersummit.eu or fill-out the online form.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/15849/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20161115T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20161116T140000
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CREATED:20161108T142321Z
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SUMMARY:15th EU Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty - Empowerment through Participation!
DESCRIPTION:Empowerment through Participation – one of the challenges for the European Pillar of Social Rights! \nThe 15th European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty is organised by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) with the support of the EU Commission\, the Slovakian Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the EAPN Fund. \nThe twofold objective of this meeting is: \n\nTo provide opportunities for people experiencing poverty to share experiences\, gain acknowledgement and build solidarity.\nTo arrange a consultation with people experiencing poverty on the European Pillar of Social Rights and the importance of Empowerment through Participation\n\nWHO ARE THE MEETINGS FOR? \nInvited National Delegations \n\nPeople experiencing poverty who are starting to connect to anti-poverty organisations\nSome previous delegates to help with continuity\n\nGuests \n\nRep of National and EU level Institutions (Political and Functionaries)\nRep of NGOs\, Social Partners\, Academics and other relevant actors\n\nGeneral Public and Press\n \n\nSome elements of the meeting are open to the General Public. The meeting can be followed on website (https://voicesofpoverty-eu.net/) and twitter #2016PEP\n\nCALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! – Could you help the voice of people experiencing poverty be heard in Brussels?! \nVolunteers for whispering interpretation are needed. Delegations of people experiencing poverty from 31 countries in Europe (EU countries + Norway\, Iceland\, Serbia and Macedonia/FYROM) have prepared to exchange with EU officials and contribute to the debate. For all to be able to fully contribute to the debates\, whispering interpretation is organised. We are looking for volunteers to interpret from English to all other languages mentioned above\, and also from these languages into English. \n\nIf you are able to help us out\, even if only for part of the programme\, please contact Magda Tancau\, magda.tancau@eapn.eu\nPlease spread this message widely! Thank you! \nJOIN OUR COLLECTIVE ACTION AND SING ALONG!\nWe want to end this year’s European Meeting of People experiencing Poverty with a Collective Action outside the Berlaymont Building at Schuman (between 12.45 and 13.30 on Wednesday the 16th of November). We really want you to help with this action by joining us on the day and being part of our large choir to sing the song Blowin’ in the Wind as the delegations deliver their message. \nFeel free to practice while in the shower or to get a group of friends together to practice and then join us on the day. Please see the lyrics and sheet here: http://sheetdownload.com/Bob-Dylan/Blowin-In-The-Wind/8925 \nIf you are already part of a choir perhaps you can encourage members of the choir to join in!  For those who can join we will have a rehearsal from 18.00 to 19.30 on Monday the 14th of November in Les Ateliers des Tanneurs\, Rue des Tanneurs 58-62\, 1000 Brussels (near South Station).
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/15th-eu-meeting-of-people-experiencing-poverty/
LOCATION:Les Ateliers de Tanneurs\, Rue des Tanneurs 58-62\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160616T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T190909
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SUMMARY:EAPN's annual policy conference 2016! Please register here
DESCRIPTION:From the Delors White Paper (1993) to the EU Pillar of Social Rights (2016)\, what future for the fight against poverty\nEAPN’s response – building on 25 years combating poverty\, inequality and exclusion\nEAPN with hold its conference on Thursday 16 June 2016 to provide a concrete and timely input to the key European Commission consultation on a European Pillar of Social Rights. EAPN will provide its experience and insights into how such a Pillar could complement or build on the existing strategies such as: Europe 2020 and the European Semester and the Social OMC. \nThe potential of the Pillar of Social Rights will be reflected upon\, and links to the future role of the EU in the fight against poverty and social exclusion will be explored. \n \nContext \nOn March 8 2016\, the European Commission launched a public consultation on a European Pillar of Social Rights. This was announced by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in September 2015\, and is part of a greater initiative to strengthen the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU)\, and\, implicitly\, its social dimension\, by ensuring upward social convergence between Member States. \nThe initiative is targeted at the Eurozone\, aimed at strengthening the Economic and Monetary Union\, but other Member States can join if they want to. The reasoning is the strong economic interdependence in the Euro area. The legal nature of the Pillar is to be defined\, as it will involve a number of different tools of a diverse nature\, according to the content\, subsidiarity principle\, and overall legal EU framework. \nCommitments in the consultation on the Pillar of Social Rights\, come under three headings: \n\nequal opportunities and access to the labour market: skills\, active labour market policies\, improving employability\, supporting transitions;\nfair working conditions: achieving balance between flexibility and security\, facilitate job creation\, promote social dialogue;\nadequate and sustainable social protection and access to high-quality essential services: childcare\, healthcare\, long-term care\, to ensure dignified living and enable professional and social participation\n\nParticipants: Around 70 EAPN members will participate from the national level\, including people with direct experience of poverty\, plus some European Organisation members of EAPN\, and around 80 Brussels-based stakeholders. \nProvisional Programme\nThe programme can be accessed here (PDF). \nKey speakers\nAllan Larsson\, Special Adviser for the European Pillar of Social Rights \nAnd speakers from the European Parliament\, and other civil society actors and people with direct experience of poverty. \nHow to register\nRegister for the conference via this link by 10 June. \nKey related documents\n\nOverall webpage of the initiative\nCommunication on Launching the Consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights\nAnnexes:\n– Annex: A European Pillar of Social Rights – First preliminary outline\n– Staff Working Document: Key economic\, employment and social trends behind a European Pillar of Social Rights\n– Staff Working Document: The EU social acquis\nThe public consultation\, including the questionnaire\n– Press release\n– Questions & Answers\n– Factsheet – European Pillar of Social Rights\n\nContact\nContact the Acting Director Mr Fintan Farrell for information on the event’s programme and the issue: fintan.farrell@eapn.eu \nPhoto:  © Rebecca Lee\, EAPN \nThis event is supported by the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation “EaSI” (2014-2020). The information contained does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the European Commission. For further information please consult: http://ec.europa.eu/social/easi.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapns-annual-policy-conference-2016-please-register-here/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza hotel\, 3 rue Gineste\, Brussels\, 1210\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160614T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160614T130000
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SUMMARY:The Seminar “What Future for Social Europe?” on the impact of the UK Referendum on Poverty and Social Exclusion
DESCRIPTION:EAPN UK and the Poverty Alliance will organise a seminar to discuss the future of social policies at EU level and the impact of a UK referendum on the fight against poverty. \nThe event will focus on whether the goals of poverty reduction and social justice are best served with the UK remaining part of the EU\, and highlight what is understood by “Social Europe”\, in a time when the effects of the 2008 economic crisis still reverberate across the continent. \nThe session will open with Robin Hanan\, Director of the European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland. After that\, selected speakers will contribute with short inputs on some of the main challenges currently faced by the EU: the refugee crisis\, creating an equal Europe\, and the fragile state of employment across the Union. \nDuring the second session\, a debate will be held between those in favour of the UK EU membership and those against\, giving the audience the opportunity to actively participate in the discussion. \nThis seminar is FREE and open to all. Click here to register and know more about the event.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/the-seminar-what-future-for-social-europe-on-the-impact-of-the-uk-referendum-on-poverty-and-social-exclusion/
LOCATION:Glasgow Concert Hall\, 2 Sauchiehall Street \, Glasgow\, G2 3NY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160604
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SUMMARY:The 2016 FEAD European Conference
DESCRIPTION:On June 2 and 3 EAPN will contribute to the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived European Conference titled The FEAD Network: Sharing Knowledge\, Finding Synergies to Break the Vicious Circle of Poverty and Deprivation to share the network’s experience in the field and disseminate the key findings of the latest publications. \n  \nThe Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived (FEAD) supports EU countries’ actions to provide material assistance to the most deprived. This includes food\, clothing and other essential items for personal use\, e.g. shoes\, soap and shampoo. \nMaterial assistance needs to go hand in hand with social inclusion measures\, such as guidance and support to help people out of poverty. National authorities may also support non-material assistance to the most deprived people\, to help them integrate better into society. \n  \nEAPN’s Acting Director Fintan Farrell will speak at session F panel The way forward for the FEAD Network. \nEAPN is part of the FEAD network and contributes to the project by performing following tasks: \n\nStructuring the themes and tools for exchange of experience\, capacity building and networking in relation to the FEAD Fund and the establishment of the FEAD Platform\nEnsuring online presence of FEAD (web pages and electronic networking tools)\nOrganising Network Events\nCollection of good practices\nExpert and logistic support\n\n  \nClick here to visit the FEAD website for more information and here to see the draft programme of the conference.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/the-2016-fead-european-conferenceon-june-2-and-3-eapn-will-contribute-to-the-fund-for-european-aid-to-the-most-deprived-european-conference-titled-the-fead-network-sharing-knowledge-finding-synergie/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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