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Introducing Bundeselternnetzwerk der Migrantenorganisationen für Bildung und Teilhabe (BBT)

Introducing Bundeselternnetzwerk der Migrantenorganisationen für Bildung und Teilhabe (BBT)

The COFACE network welcomes a new member, Bundeselternnetzwerk der Migrantenorganisationen für Bildung und Teilhabe (bbt). Based in Berlin, Germany, and founded in 2017, the Bundeselternnetzwerk is a non-profit umbrella organization bringing together 17 member organizations nationwide, most of which are umbrella organizations as well.

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Picture: two hands holding, from an old person and a young person. Name of the study: Informal long-term care in the context of demographic change and intergenerational fairness in the EU.
New study on informal long-term care in a demographic change era and intergenerational fairness in Europe

New study on informal long-term care in a demographic change era and intergenerational fairness in Europe

A new study by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission explores the link between informal long-term care, demographic change and intergenerational fairness.

Europe is facing a significant demographic change. People are living longer, while fewer children are being born. As a result, the population is ageing rapidly. At the same time, informal care, for example provided by a family member, continues to play a key role in long-term care systems across the EU.

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EEG Joint Statement: Time to step up monitoring and evaluation of early childhood intervention and family support in the European Child Guarantee

EEG Joint Statement: Time to step up monitoring and evaluation of early childhood intervention and family support in the European Child Guarantee

The European Expert Group on the transition from institutional to community-based care (EEG) welcomes the initiative of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union to host the knowledge-sharing Conference “European Child Guarantee: from engagement to reality” on 2 and 3 May 2024. This Joint Statement calls for increased emphasis on prevention and early intervention, including Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) and support to parents and carers, to be monitored at national and EU level and addressed in the updated versions of NAPs.

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European Pillar of Social Rights action plan: turning principles into action

European Pillar of Social Rights action plan: turning principles into action

Brussels, 7th March 2021 First impressions by Elizabeth Gosme, Director of COFACE Families Europe Twenty principles, three headline 2030 targets, a revised EU Social Scoreboard, a clear timeline of initiatives, and a shared political commitment and responsibility...

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