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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191118T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191119T143000
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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/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190613T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20190524T065611Z
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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
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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:20260413T203716
CREATED: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:20260413T203716
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
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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
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CREATED:20181001T090536Z
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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:20260413T203716
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180928T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20180903T113717Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20180903T123215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180905T102136Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180705T130000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180708
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20171221T111851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T111933Z
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SUMMARY:WORLD CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DUBLIN
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/world-conference-on-social-work-and-social-development-dublin/
LOCATION:Dublin\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180628
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20171221T112320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T112320Z
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SUMMARY:World Community Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/world-community-development-conference/
LOCATION:Maynooth\, Ireland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180616
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20171221T111233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171221T111415Z
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SUMMARY:Future Challenges for the Homeless Sector in Europe | FEANTSA 2018 Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:FEANTSA and Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Wohnungslosenhilfe e.V. (BAG W)\ninvite you to save the date for the 2018 annual FEANTSA conference. \nMingle with over 300 participants and a range of high-level speakers from across the homeless sector and wider European policy-making field.  \nWith a range of different workshops\, site visits and working spaces to choose from\, come and share your inspirational practices and engage in policy debates on a diverse range of issues. 
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/future-challenges-for-the-homeless-sector-in-europe-feantsa-2018-policy-conference/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180531
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20180419T084325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180419T084710Z
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SUMMARY:26th European Social Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 26th European Social Services Conference (ESSC) will take place in Seville (Spain) on 28-30 May 2018\, organised by the European Social Network and for the first time in association with the Regional Ministry of Equality and Social Policies of the Regional Government of Andalusia. \nThe 26th anniversary edition of the ESSC will explore how we can improve services through social investments.  \nThroughout the conference\, various organisations from all sectors will be hosting workshops showcasing the latest good practice examples from across Europe – and your organisation could be one of them! \nWithin the overarching theme for 2018\, the EESC will feature innovative initiatives on the following four streams: \n\nINVESTING in people-centred services\nINVESTING in new forms of partnerships\nINVESTING in the social service workforce\nINVESTING in technology\n\nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/26th-european-social-services-conference/
LOCATION:Seville\, Spain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180207
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20180131T102727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T102727Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:EAPN speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20171016T093156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171107T155411Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170929T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170803T121657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T130516Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170928
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170809T112804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T115028Z
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SUMMARY:Conference "Youth for Sustainable Europe"
DESCRIPTION:Young European Federalist (JEF Europe) in the framework of the LADDER project (Local Authorities as Drivers for Development Education and Raising Awareness) invites you to take part in the conference “Youth for Sustainable Europe” taking place in Brussels from 25 to 27 of September 2017. \nAbout the Special Initiative \nIt aims to bring together European and local policy-makers\, youth organizations and civil society\, along with young people from all over Europe to discuss the role of youth in creating a sustainable future for\nall and implement the SGDs. \nHow will it work? \nThe conference will take 2.5 days and will consist of:\n-panel debates and discussions between the policy-makers\, civil society and citizens on the Agenda 2030 for development\, as well as the role of youth organizations in development and raising awareness of SDGs on a local level.\n– interactive workshops by youth organizations and civil society representatives on various youth in development related topics\n– debate with the heads of political party youth organizations on the role of youth in sustainable development on the European\, national and local level. \nApplication procedure\nApplication form: HERE\nDeadline for applications: September 1st\, 23:59 CET**\nApplications will be selected on the first-come-first-serve basis\, so do no wait too long to apply! \nFor any inquiries please contact Sonja Afanasjeva at this email address: sonja.afanasjeva@jef.eu \nFor more information please read the invitation below : \nCall YouthForSustainableEurope\nSize : 2 MB Format : PDF
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/conference-youth-for-sustainable-europe/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170921
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170809T120210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170809T120210Z
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SUMMARY:ACT 4 FREE MOVEMENT TRAINING - Apply to take part!
DESCRIPTION:Along with ECAS\, European Alternatives is proposing a series of training sessions for free movement activists. \nYou will learn about the drivers for hostile or ignorant attitudes to mobile European citizens\, be provided with training from experts in EU citizens’ rights\, in campaigning and in project management and tasked with developing a campaign against restrictions to freedom of movement and mobility rights. \nThe first training course will take place in Warsaw on 18-20 September and will be followed by courses in Madrid on 25-27 October \, London in February 2018 and Florence in June 2018. \nFind more information here. \n 
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/act-4-free-movement-training-apply-to-take-part/
LOCATION:Warsaw\, Poland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170630
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20161018T121604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161018T121604Z
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SUMMARY:Social Work Education in Europe | Challenging boundaries\, promoting a sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:The Paris conference in 2017 will join a large group of European social work educators\, students\, practitioners and users in interactive discussion\, dialogue and exchange of ideas and thoughts. The EASSW along with its partner UNAFORIS from France are offering participants the unique opportunity to present their research findings\, theoretical and practical insights and experiences as well as to exchange common ideas and attitudes. \nMain themes of this year’s conference will be: \n1- Prospects\, methodology\, research and innovatory practice in social work education \n2- Development of curriculum and course contents in social work \n3- Ethical issues: teaching ethics and being ethical teachers \n4- Structural and organizational conditions\, and professional status \nThe deadline for receiving abstracts is 7 November. \nFind out more here.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/social-work-education-in-europe-challenging-boundaries-promoting-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:Université Paris Descartes\, Paris\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170629
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20161018T114348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161018T114348Z
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SUMMARY:25th European Social Services Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 25th European Social Services Conference (ESSC) will take place in Valletta (Malta) on 26-28 June 2017 in cooperation with the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the European Union\, and organised by the European Social Network. \nThe 25th anniversary edition of the ESSC will explore how innovation and new practices can help local public social services tackle social exclusion. \nShape the agenda! \nThroughout the conference\, various organisations will get the chance to share innovative practices from across Europe through a series of workshops – and your organisation could be one of them! This is a chance to innovate\, interact and inspire each other to develop new ideas and respond to common challenges. \nThey are particularly interested in receiving good practice examples of public/social/digital innovation which improves people’s life chances. More specifically\, the conference will feature innovative initiatives on the following themes: \n\nLOCAL PUBLIC MANAGEMENT INNOVATION (design\, planning & financing)\nDIGITAL & ICT-ENABLED INNOVATION\nSOCIAL INNOVATION\n\nDeadlines for submitting a workshop proposal in French\, German\, Spanish\, Italian is 18 November\, and in English\, 25 November. \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/25th-european-social-services-conference/
LOCATION:Valletta\, Malta
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170615T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170615T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170504T130520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170504T130520Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170529T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170419T072705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T072851Z
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SUMMARY:Affordable Energy\, a Basic Social Right - How to abolish Energy Poverty?
DESCRIPTION:A workshop will be held in the European Parliament\, organised by Delegation DIE LINKE. (in the European Parliament); Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Brussels Office; Transform Europe Network. \nThe following topics will be discussed:\n1) Ensuring the basic social right; safeguards against disconnection: how can access to affordable energy be assured;\n2) Re-municipalisation of the grid and utilities: how can the fight against energy poverty be implemented;\n3) How can community energy projects mitigate energy poverty;\n4) How can people\, affected by energy poverty\, benefit from energy efficiency measures in buildings. How can we ensure that the renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens. \nObjectives of the workshop:\nExchanging ideas\, formulation of concrete political demands;\nStrengthening the network of stakeholders who have been working on this topic;\nBuilding of political coalitions\, discussion of possible strategies;\nPromoting our political demands with regard to the ongoing political struggles on the legislative process on the clean energy package and the discussion on the European pillar of social rights. \nContact: Marlis Gensler\, marlis.gensler(at)rosalux(dot)org
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/affordable-energy-a-basic-social-right-how-to-abolish-energy-poverty/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170519T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170419T071549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T071549Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing - Equal treatment\, equality bodies and other possible means of redress for Roma
DESCRIPTION:The European Economic and Social Committee is holding a public hearing at their site in the European Quarter\, Brussels\, on “Equal treatment\, equality bodies and other possible means of redress for Roma”. \nAnti-gypsyism and discrimination are important barriers to Roma enjoying full rights and this hearing plans to map possible avenues for redress for Roma\, including equality bodies. The event will allow for the exchange of best practices on how Roma can address violations of their rights. \nFor any questions related to the event please contact Ms June Bedaton by e-mail (june.bedaton@eesc.europa.eu) or by telephone (+32(0)2 546.81.34).
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/public-hearing-equal-treatment-equality-bodies-and-other-possible-means-of-redress-for-roma/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170518T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170419T071046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170419T071046Z
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SUMMARY:The Fight against Homelessness: Solidarity in Action - FEANTSA 2017 Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Our member organisation FEANTSA is organising their policy conference in May in Gdansk. \n18th May 2017 (afternoon) \nSite Visits to view services working with homeless people in Gdansk or Working Spaces on the following issues: drug use\, women’s homelessness\, youth homelessness\, social rental agencies\, homelessness in Russia\, Housing First. \n19th May 2017 (all day) \nMain conference with two plenary sessions in addition to 3 streams of workshops\, where delegates can choose from a selection of 14 workshops to attend \nSee full programme and registration details here. NOTE: deadline for registration: 1 May 2017.
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/the-fight-against-homelessness-solidarity-in-action-feantsa-2017-policy-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170511T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170511T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170418T140254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T140254Z
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SUMMARY:Let´s prevent debt traps! Policies to tackle over-indebtedness across Europe
DESCRIPTION:On 11th May 2017\, Caritas Czech Republic\, partner of EAPN\, organizes a conference called “Let´s prevent debt traps! Policies to tackle over-indebtedness across Europe”. The topic of over-indebtedness has been chosen as a priority to work on based on the national Caritas Cares Report 2015. The event will take place in Prague. \nIn the Czech Republic\, we have observed an increase of insolvency petitions submitted by individuals. One of the main causes of over-indebtedness is income poverty together with lack of financial literacy among the population. Another important cause is insufficient legal regulation of consumer loans making the customers unprotected. The problems are worsened also by excessive competencies of executors´ offices. In Caritas Cares Report 2015 for the Czech Republic\, over-indebtedness was identified as a major issue in the area of poverty and social exclusion. \nExperiences with issues of debt traps\, over-indebtedness\, executions on property and/or debt relief\, and examples of functional policies and good practices from many countries will be shared. \nContact: martina.veverkova@charita.cz and iva.kuchynkova@charita.cz
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/lets-prevent-debt-traps-policies-to-tackle-over-indebtedness-across-europe/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170505
DTSTAMP:20260413T203716
CREATED:20170418T141138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170418T141835Z
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SUMMARY:The only way is up? Social mobility and equal opportunities - Joint OECD-Eurofound Conference
DESCRIPTION:Eurofound and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are co-organising a joint high-level conference on social mobility and equal opportunities in Paris\, France on Thursday\, 4 May 2017. \nThe event will provide a lively platform to discuss fresh evidence on intergenerational mobility and policies which support upward mobility\, especially among the disadvantaged population groups within the European Union and OECD countries. The event will be opened by Angel Gurría\, Secretary-General\, OECD and Juan Menéndez-Valdés\, Director\, Eurofound. EAPN France will be contributing. \nSince the global financial crisis many people in a range of countries are facing a sharp fall in living standards and economic inequalities are on the rise. Consequently\, policy attention is starting to shift towards addressing this lack of equal opportunities as well as the transmission of (dis)advantage across generations. \nThe one-day high-level conference will bring together an interdisciplinary group of international experts\, policymakers and stakeholders from both OECD and EU countries to examine the major trends in social mobility and how these vary across countries. The sessions will consider why lack of mobility and intergenerational inequality is of concern and what policies work in the field of education\, labour market\, urban development\, health and social protection to improve equal opportunities and social mobility. The concluding panel will aim to identify how a more integrated approach at different levels can underpin greater equality of opportunity and promote upward social mobility. \nA draft agenda is available. \nIf you are interested in registering to attend please contact Jade.Baker@oecd.org or Bernice.Turner@eurofound.europa.eu
URL:https://www.eapn.eu/event/the-only-way-is-up-social-mobility-and-equal-opportunities-joint-oecd-eurofound-conference/
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