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SUMMARY:EAPN talks - EU ELECTIONS 2024: What's next for the missing poor?
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of EAPN Talks happens on Wednesday 18 September 2024 (10:00 – 12:00 Brussels time). To EAPN Talks we invite activists and civil society organisations to delve into a specific topic\, providing an opportunity for all EAPN members to learn\, share and build knowledge together! \nWe will discuss how the 2024-2029 EU institutional changes\, particularly the rise of far-right and right-wing parties\, affect social justice and fundamental rights. The focus will be on the ‘missing poor’—those often overlooked by traditional policies and statistics\, such as the homeless\, undocumented individuals\, people in institutions\, those on the move\, and those deprived of liberty. \nTo explore the possibilities for ‘What strategies can EU civil society organisations use to make the missing poor’s voice heard in a hostile political context?’ we will be joined by ENAR\, the European Disability Forum\, and ERGO Network.  \nDon’t miss this enlightening webinar—get informed and engage with us!
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-talks-eu-elections-2024-whats-next-for-the-missing-poor/
CATEGORIES:Featured
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SUMMARY:Members - EAPN Talks with EIGE
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nWe are thrilled to announce the new date for the second edition of our EAPN Talk! \nAbout three times a year\, we invite an engaging organization to delve into a specific topic. Exclusively for all EAPN members! \nFor this third EAPN Talk\, we will explore the intersectionality of gender and socio-economic rights with insights from the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). \nJoin us for two hours with Lina Salanauskaite and Sarah Cooke O’Dowd that are going to introduce EIGE Equality Index and their position on economic independence.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/members-eapn-talks-with-eige/
CATEGORIES:EAPN talks - members
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240621T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
CREATED:20240621T072443Z
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SUMMARY:Affordable Energy: Turning civil society views into action - Reporting by EPAH and EAPN on their Activities
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Exciting News!   \nWe are thrilled to announce that Fernando Chironda\, our Policy and Advocacy Officer\, will be representing us at the upcoming conference on affordable energy. This session will feature the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) and the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN)\, where they will report on their important work   \n📅 Check out the full program here: Full Program 
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/affordable-energy-turning-civil-society-views-into-action-reporting-by-epah-and-eapn-on-their-activities/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240614T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:PEP2024
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URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/pep2024/
LOCATION:The Nhow Hotel Brussels\, Rue Royale 250\, 1210 Bruxelles\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240408T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:Launch of the EAPN 2023 Poverty Watch Report
DESCRIPTION:2023 Poverty Watch Report Launch Event:  Unsustainable Welfare States and Risk of Austerity \n8 April 2024 @ European Economic and Social Committee  \nVan Maerlant Building\, Room VMA22 \n  \nThe European Poverty Watch report is a compilation of data and analysis from EAPN’s member bottom-up research national reports. It is an evidence-based report on the current trends and policies on poverty and social exclusion in Europe with concrete recommendations on EAPN’s priority matters. Every year\, this exercise\, as our key advocacy tool\,  describes poverty as a multidimensional concept at the top of the political agenda\, addresses the root causes of poverty\, and amplifies the voices of people experiencing poverty both at national and regional levels.  \nRegister here \nLivestream here
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/launch-of-the-eapn-2023-poverty-watch-report/
LOCATION:european economic and social comitee\, Rue Belliard 99/101\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:Capacity-building webinar on the European Semester
DESCRIPTION:Need help navigating the European Semester Process? Join our online capacity-building session!\n\n📍 Online   \nPlease register via the registration form by 24 November\, end of day. \nThis capacity-building session – co-organised with EAPN Europe\, ENSIE and ERGO Network as well as their respective members EAPN France\, Skoopi (Sweden) and Integro Association (Bulgaria) – aims to give interested civil society organisations active at EU and national level as well as other interested stakeholders an introduction into the Semester\, its importance for policy-making\, its functioning and key moments and ways to engage.   \nThe European Semester process is an annual year-long mandatory process that coordinates\, monitors and evaluates Member States’ economic\, fiscal\, social\, environmental and climate policies and reforms. It makes recommendations that contribute to turning various EU strategies\, such as European Pillar of Social Rights (Social Pillar)\, its Action Plan and EU headline targets on employment\, skills\, and poverty reduction and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, into reality. It also increasingly focuses on environmental and climate priorities\, monitoring the implementation of national energy and climate plans. More recently\, it has been linked with the Recovery & Resilience Facility (RRF) adopted to address the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and achieve socially just green and digital transitions\, thereby also directing the use of EU funding to these priorities. It monitors Member States’ implementation of their National Recovery & Resilience Plans.   \nThe involvement of civil society organisations in the development\, implementation and evaluation of policies is key to ensure they are evidence-based and correspond to the situation on the ground.  \n>> Learn more and register here.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/capacity-building-webinar-on-the-european-semester/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:EU PeP Meeting 2023
DESCRIPTION:We are very happy to announce the 21st edition of the European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty (PEP) “The Unbearable Cost of Living | EU Elections Edition”\, in CaixaForum Madrid\, Spain. \nThe meeting – organised by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN Europe) and EAPN Spain\, with financial support from DG Employment\, the Spanish Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030 and La Caixa Foundation – will take place on 14 and 15 November. \n  \nAhead of the EU Elections in 2024\, EAPN Europe and its network are sounding the alarm because very little has changed. Around 100 people living in poverty from about 30 European countries will gather in Madrid\, Spain\, to further discuss how the current crisis in the cost of living is affecting their lives and the solutions they see to address it.  \n#PEP2023 will explore challenges and solutions linked to the unbearably high cost of living due to the multiple crises we face. We are currently living in an unbearable cost of living crisis. The past months have been marked by rising inflation throughout Europe. This means that the prices of basic goods such as food\, electricity\, mobility and housing have risen exponentially.  \nThe European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty is an opportunity to make their voices heard\, to connect with politicians and decision-makers\, inform policy-making processes at the European level about the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s lives and to strengthen networks between entities and people throughout Europe.  \n  \nRegister now and join us in Madrid on 15 November to attend some insightful discussions!  \nOn 15 November\, we open registrations for the public to participate in the discussion and join the plenary session with politicians and decision-makers. Kindly note that attendance on 14 November is not possible\, as the meeting will be internal.   \n>> Register via this link.  \n  \nMore information and the programme via this link. \n** We will have interpretation in English\, Spanish and French.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eu-pep-meeting-2023/
LOCATION:CaixaForum\, Madrid\, P.º del Prado\, 36. (Spain)
CATEGORIES:PeP Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230317T100000
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SUMMARY:People's Summit | EAPN EU and EAPN Portugal Policy conference
DESCRIPTION:How has the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) translated into concrete actions to benefit those living in the EU? Has it achieved a strong social Europe that is fair\, inclusive and full of opportunities? Where are the gaps and opportunities? \nEAPN Portugal and EAPN Europe will host a People’s Summit in Porto\, Portugal\, bringing together people experiencing poverty (PeP)\, our national members\, political stakeholders and grass-roots organisations. Through a series of workshops and plenaries\, we will address the structural barriers and explore solutions for a meaningful EPSR Action Plan in the next Commission mandate.  \nThis is an opportune moment to influence the agenda of the second edition of the Porto Social Summit by pointing out key subjects that need to be discussed and generate political commitment for an ambitious EU anti-poverty strategy in the next Commission mandate. And an opportunity to create a true culture of participation for people experiencing poverty\, and for the civil society entities that work directly with them. \nMore info here.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/peoples-summit-eapn-eu-and-eapn-portugal-policy-conference/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:Right to Energy Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:EAPN is honoured to participate in the launch of the Right to Energy Forum 2023\, and raise the voice of people experiencing energy poverty in the ongoing energy and cost of living crisis.   \nJoin us on 21 – 23 February 2023.  \nThis year’s programme is filled to the brim with interactive sessions and inspiring talks from activists\, experts\, organisers\, and government officials. Be sure to reserve your place\, as tickets are based on availability.  \nRegister here \nFull Programme \nWith many Europeans already strained with the cost of living crisis\, energy poverty is making headlines due to skyrocketing prices\, forcing millions to make an unconscionable choice between eating and heating.  This is a watershed moment for Europe.  We must come together to ensure 2023 becomes a landmark year for tackling energy poverty\, as well as implementing long-term solutions to shield the most vulnerable and prevent future energy crises.  \nSocial justice should be at the core of the energy and climate transitions. Everyone has a right to clean\, affordable energy and decent housing. Achieving a socially inclusive decarbonisation and ensuring affordable adequate housing are a collective responsibility. The Right to Energy movement is a people-powered movement that successfully challenges energy poverty in Europe since its formation in 2017 \nEAPN Europe will be hosting the following sessions: \n\nAfter the windfall tax: The next big ideas for a right to energy\nClimate Justice is Social Justice\, Social Justice is Climate Justice\n\nThis year’s programme offers 3 days of discussions and interactive sessions with activists\, politicians\, environmental NGOs\, trade unions\, EU decision makers and solidarity collectives from across Europe to discuss energy poverty and its place in the social justice and climate movement as well as solutions to eradicate it.    \nFor further information\, please contact Sabrina Iannazzone (Policy & Advocacy Officer) at sabrina.iannazzone@eapn.eu
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/right-to-energy-forum2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221129T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:EU PeP Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:The 20th edition of the European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty (PeP) took place under the title of ‘The unbearable cost of living‘ on 29 and 30 November 2022 in Brussels\, Belgium and focused on the ongoing crisis caused by the very high cost of living. \nThe EU PeP Meeting 20022 explored challenges and solutions linked to the unbearably high cost of living caused by the multiple crises we have been facing: the economic crisis\, climate crisis\, the war in Ukraine and aftermath of the Corona crisis. \nThe meeting was an occasion for around 100 people experiencing poverty from about 30 different countries across Europe to have their voices heard\, to connect with politicians and decision makers\, and inform policymaking processes at European level on the impact of the cost of living crisis on people’s lives. \nYou can find the agenda of the meeting here. \n  \n\n  \nFor further information\, please contact Magda Tancau (Membership Development & Participation Officer) at magda.tancau@eapn.eu and Chiara Gonzi (Events Officer) at chiara.gonzi@eapn.eu \nTo read more on the work that EAPN does with people experiencing poverty\, please read here.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eu-pep-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:Royal Library of Belgium\, Boulevard de l'Empereur 4\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:PeP Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221013T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221013T113000
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SUMMARY:EAPN Poverty Watch 2022 launch | In Unequal Times of Crises
DESCRIPTION:On 13 October\, EAPN holds the launch of our Poverty Watch “In Unequal Times of Crises” in the European Parliament\, facilitated by Shada Islam\, and co-hosted by MEP Marisa Matias (GUE/NGL)\, and MEP Mounir Satouri\, (Greens/EFA). \nThe Poverty Watch is a bottom-up analysis of around 20 National Poverty Watches produced by our members that provides accurate evidence-based data on the state of play of poverty in Europe. This year’s edition incorporates the multiple relentless crises of the ongoing war in Ukraine\, cost of living and energy crises and the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This turmoil\, which is far from being solved\, exacerbates the pre-existing social injustices affecting vulnerable groups the most. \nDuring our event\, which forms part of our activities for the 17 October International Day for the Eradication of Poverty\, we will present our preliminary findings and EU-level recommendations. It will be our opportunity to bring to the forefront the need for an integrated and ambitious EU anti-poverty strategy to over this particular time of relentless crises. \nOur event aims to: \n\nUpdate on current real challenges of poverty\nHighlight EAPN’s key concerns and recommendations\nAllow EU policymakers and Civil Society Organisations to react to our findings\, and\nGenerate a high-level political debate with representatives from the European Commission\, European Parliament and Civil Society Organisations on long-term plans to overcome crises and create a cohesive social Europe\, free of poverty and inequality.\n\n\nAt this conference\, we will present the EAPN proposals for the recommendation and ensure that the voices of people experiencing poverty are given a central role in the European debate on minimum income. Besides people experiencing poverty\, the programme will also include speakers from the EU institutions\, EU Member States\, civil society and scientists. \n  \nThe full agenda is available here. \n  \nRegistration\nYou can sign up for the event here. \nPractical Information\n\n9:00 – 11:30 (Brussels time)\nEuropean Parliament\, room ASP 1G2\nInterpretation in English\, Spanish and French\n\nFollow the conversation on Twitter @EAPNEurope\, on Instagram and on Facebook \n#PovertyWatch ~ #EndPoverty \nFor further information on content\, contact Kahina Rabahi (Policy & Advocacy Coordinator) kahina.rabahi@eapn.eu\, or on registration\, contact Rebecca Lee (Information & Events Officer)\, rebecca.lee@eapn.eu \nFor more information\n\nAccess the latest editions of the national Poverty Watches here\nSee our other 17 October International Day activities here
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-poverty-watch-2022/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Room ASP 7F387\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221011T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221011T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:Measuring energy poverty to ensure a socially fair green transition
DESCRIPTION:The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN)\, together with Climate Alliance and Joint Research Centre\, will host a workshop on “Measuring energy poverty to ensure a socially fair green transition”\, in the context of the EU Regions’ Week. The session will take place online on Tuesday\, 11 October 2022 from 11h30 to 13h00 CEST. \nThis session will bring together representatives from different organisations and with different capacities\, in order to discuss the importance of impact assessment and data collection\, as well as the challenges faced in measuring energy poverty and social justice in the green transition. EAPN’s own Policy Officer\, Sabrina Iannazzone\, will be sit on the panel as one of the speakers together with Gioros Koukoufikes from the Joint Research Centre\, Alice Corovessi from INZEB\, and Davide Cassanmagnago from the Covenant of Mayors Europe. \n\n\n\n​The 20th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegions​​Week) will take place from 10 to 13 October 2022 under the motto “New Challenges for Europe’s Cohesion“. The topics of this year’s edition cover green and digital transitions\, territorial cohesion and youth empowerment\, with special attention given to the role of cohesion policy in Europe’s sustainable recovery\, as the most effective tool for solidarity in response to emergency and the aftermath of crises. \nYou can register to the workshop here ->  bit.ly/euregionsweek-measuring-energypoverty
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/energy-poverty-eapn-eu-regions-week/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:EAPN Annual Policy Conference 2022 | The Backbone of a Truly Social Europe
DESCRIPTION:With this policy conference\, we aim to contribute to a strong and ambitious Recommendation on Minimum Income Schemes to the Council\, with a rights-based approach\, that genuinely delivers for people experiencing poverty. \nMinimum income should be high enough to enable people to live with dignity and feel like a part of society\, thus ending social exclusion.(Key Message on Minimum Income from the European Meeting of People experiencing Poverty 2021) \n  \nAround 91 million people in Europe – more than one in five ! – are at risk of poverty or social exclusion. The successive crises that Europe went through in recent years\, such as the pandemic\, the energy crisis and the inflation due to the Russian invasion against Ukraine\, have impacted people in poverty the hardest. Rising prices of food\, housing\, services and the general cost of living are threatening the dignity and even the lives of millions of Europeans. More than ever\, a strong social Europe that provides solutions to address the structural and long-term causes of the problems mentioned is needed. In this context\, well-designed and effective Minimum Income Schemes (MIS) play a vital role to provide income protection and a route out of poverty to people most in need in our societies.   \nEAPN has put a strong focus on Minimum Income Schemes\, since many years\, even decades. This intense focus on and experience with the topic does not only illustrate the urgent need to deliver. It also shows our commitment and belief that a strong legislative instrument can make a real difference in the fight against poverty. Therefore\, EAPN welcomes the initiative of the European Commission to present a new Recommendation to the Council on Minimum Income. As stated in our position \, EAPN strongly advises that -for the Recommendation to deliver for people experiencing poverty- it needs to include clear and detailed monitoring systems for the implementation of MIS. \n  \nWe understand that there will be a Recommendation on Minimum Income next year\, but we see risks and dangers (from experience). For this to be useful it needs to be accompanied by clear and detailed guidance. A general approach will not honestly deal with the situation on the ground.  (Participant from Bulgaria in the EU PEP Meeting 2021). \n  \nAt this conference\, we will present the EAPN proposals for the recommendation and ensure that the voices of people experiencing poverty are given a central role in the European debate on minimum income. Besides people experiencing poverty\, the programme will also include speakers from the EU institutions\, EU Member States\, civil society and scientists. \n  \nThe full agenda is available here. \n  \nRegistration\nYou can sign up for the event here. \nPractical Information\n\n14:00 – 17:00 (Brussels time)\nZoom online conference\nThe conference languages will be:  English\, Spanish and French\n\nFollow the conversation on Twitter @EAPNEurope\, on Instagram and on Facebook \n  \nFor more information\n\nRead EAPN position on minimum income here\nRead Expert’s opinion on a binding framework here\nRead more about the EMIN’s project on Minimum Income here\nRead EAPN’s contribution to the call for evidence here 
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/eapn-annual-policy-conference-2022-the-backbone-of-a-truly-social-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220124T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:RIGHT TO ENERGY FORUM 2022
DESCRIPTION:As one of the co-founding members of the Right to Energy Coalition\, EAPN is honoured to launch the Right to Energy Forum 2022\, together with the European Public Service Unions (EPSU) and Friends of the Earth Europe.  \nWe will present the new EAPN-EPSU briefing on the Right to Affordable\, Clean Energy for All Europeans\, during the opening session of the Right to Energy Forum 2022.  \nJoin us on January 24 (14:00 – 15:30) and stay tuned: @EAPNEurope \nDiscover the full programme! \nREGISTER HERE \nRight now\, skyrocketing energy prices are exacerbating energy poverty\, pushing millions of Europeans to choose between eating and heating. But energy poverty is not a new phenomenon. Since 2017\, the Right to Energy movement has forged a people-powered movement to challenge energy poverty across Europe. In 2021\, we came together to shape new vital EU legislation including the Fit for 55 package and the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. \nAccess to affordable clean energy is a human right\, and equal participation in a low-carbon economy must not be a privilege for a few!  \nPeople living on inadequate income and in energy-inefficient houses are paying a high price for soaring energy costs\, are often missed out on deep renovation and risk getting locked in the fossil fuel infrastructure in the next decade. The transition to climate neutrality has also an unequal impact on the workforce in terms of upskilling and reskilling\, access to green jobs and decent working conditions.  \nEAPN believes that the Forum is the right place to remind that social justice should be at the core of the energy and climate transitions. Achieving a socially inclusive decarbonisation and ensuring affordable adequate housing are a collective responsibility.  \nThis year’s programme offers 5 days of discussions and interactive sessions with activists\, politicians\, environmental NGOs\, trade unions\, EU decision makers and solidarity collectives from across Europe to discuss energy poverty and its place in the social justice and climate movement as well as solutions to eradicate it.    \nThe following themes will be discussed: \n\nEnergy poverty and climate justice\, showcasing the right to energy movement across the EU and explaining why it’s a climate justice issue.\nAddressing the root causes of Energy poverty\, showcasing renovations and renewables as a crucial solution to tackle energy poverty. \nTowards an energy system for people and planet\, showcasing the need to change the energy system\, and exposing how the neoliberal energy market exploits poor households. \nFrom words to action: Commitments across the EU\, showcasing the high-level commitments and actions taken by and in the EU. •The Next Steps for the Right to Energy movement\, how to continue strategising as a movement in the year ahead.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/right-to-energy-forum-2022/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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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/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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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/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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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/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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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/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190510
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
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SUMMARY:Dignity and Well-being: Exchange for changing Seminar
DESCRIPTION:SMES-Europa\, with partners of the project Erasmus+\, organise the European Seminar : “Dignity and Well-being- Exchange for changing” \, to conclude and to disseminate the results of the Erasmus+ project. \nThe Seminar will take place in Warsaw on 9 May 2019.  \nThe purpose of this seminar is to exchange of experience and views on: \n\nhow to promote  fundamental rights and well-being for persons in extreme poverty situation\,  connected with severe mental health problems\, helping them for :\n\nsocial assistance\,\nadequate housing\,\nproper healthcare\,\nparticipation opportunities;\n\n\nhow to ensure better cooperation and coordination between services and institutions helping such persons – especially on the junction of social and health fields; \nhow to reach out to those isolated in most precarious conditions.\n\nMore information is available in this  MANUAL \nThe organization of this final European meeting is particularly assured by the local Erasmus+ partner: the Diocesan Caritas of Warsaw\, in collaboration with  the other seven partners: Applicant : Centro Hospitalar Psiquiátrico de Lisboa  (PT)  –  SMES-Europa (BE)  –  Projekt UDENFOR (DK)  – ISTITUTO ANDREA DEVOTO (IT)   –  Society  of  Social Psychiatry & Mental Health  (GR)  – PARC SANITARI SANT JOAN DE DEU (SP)    –  Midladns Simon Community (IRL) \n  \nAgenda\nThe agenda is available here \n  \nRegistration\nTo register\, please submit your registration before 20 April (you can find the registration form here)\nPlease send back this form filled in by email to: aczarnocki@caritasaw.pl\nOr contact Andrzej Czarnocki: +48 602 698 054
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/dignity-and-well-being-exchange-for-changing-seminar/
LOCATION:Warsaw
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
CREATED:20190304T111446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T111446Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190129T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
CREATED:20181217T132124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190130T091328Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="EAPN":MAILTO:team@eapn.eu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181211T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
CREATED:20181122T111415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181122T111643Z
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SUMMARY:"Social policy in the European Union: state of play 2018" Presentation-debate
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 19th edition of their flagship publication\, the European Social Observatory (OSE) and the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) are holding a presentation-debate. \nA dominant issue in this annual review is the way in which the European Pillar of Social Rights has influenced EU policy making even before it was politically endorsed. The book examines the impact of the Pillar’s new ‘rights-based social investment approach’ while also questioning if the Pillar could encourage a fully-fledged ‘European Social Union’.  But will it also be able to steer the EU’s macroeconomic policies? This volume looks at social protection of the self-employed\, recent progress in occupational health and the impact of the digital transition on job quality. Eco-social policies need to be put on the agenda urgently –  but at whose expense? \nConfirmed speakers: Anne Bergenfelt\, EC\, DG for Climate Action; Liina Carr\, ETUC; Maxime Cerrutti\, BusinessEurope; Dalila Ghailani\, OSE; Maurizio Ferrera\, University of Milan; Max Koch\, University of Lund; Vasiliki Kokkori\, Cabinet of Commissioner Marianne Thyssen; Philippe Pochet\, ETUI; Slavina Spasova\, OSE; Sebastiano Sabato\, OSE; Bart Vanhercke\, OSE; Mathijn Wilkens\, EUROFOUND. \nPractical details & participation:\nDate: Tuesday 11 December 2018 (8h30 – 12h45). \nVenue: The International Auditorium\, Boulevard du Roi Albert II\, 5 – 1st floor – 1210 Brussels \nInterventions in EN and FR: interpretation in these languages will be provided. \nPlease register here (registration is mandatory) \nMore information and agenda here \nFollow the debate on Twitter: #SPEU18
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/social-policy-in-the-european-union-state-of-play-2018-presentation-debate/
LOCATION:The International Auditorium\, Boulevard du Roi Albert II\, 5\, Brussels\, 1210\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20181129T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20181130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
CREATED:20181001T090536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T091821Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181107T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
CREATED:20180827T120516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181029T152226Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T193522
CREATED:20180911T064513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T064513Z
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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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