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Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance Policies during and after the COVID-19 crisis 

Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance Policies during and after the COVID-19 crisis 

Unpaid care duties are key to gender gaps in the labour market. As illustrated in a report published by the European Commission, across the Member States, care responsibilities are equally shared between women and men only in about one-third of families. The interplay between labour market and household conditions may create vicious cycles.

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COFACE contribution to the European Year of Skills: life-long learning on social rights

COFACE contribution to the European Year of Skills: life-long learning on social rights

The European Commission's Directorate General for Education and Culture (DG EAC) published the final report of its Fifth European Summit which is an annual event attended by EU officials, member states ministers and education stakeholders. The report summarises the main topics discussed at this high-level event which focuses on key trends in education and training.

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Eurobarometer survey shows 55% of Europeans think their governments should spend more on family policies 

Eurobarometer survey shows 55% of Europeans think their governments should spend more on family policies 

The Eurobarometer is a collection of cross-country public opinion surveys conducted regularly on behalf of the EU Institutions since 1974. In a newly released Eurobarometer survey, it is revealed that most EU citizens overwhelmingly support strong action at EU and national level and more social spending. 

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Social protection for people with disabilities in Europe: The European Social Policy Network analysis of policies in 35 countries

Social protection for people with disabilities in Europe: The European Social Policy Network analysis of policies in 35 countries

The European Social Policy Network (ESPN), which supports the European Commission in monitoring progress towards EU social protection, prepared a Synthesis Report collecting the findings from 35 national reports. The Synthesis Report describes and analyses the conditions under which persons with disabilities aged 18 years and above have effective access to social protection.

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Gezinsbond says New Barcelona targets challenge childcare facilities in Flanders, Belgium

Gezinsbond says New Barcelona targets challenge childcare facilities in Flanders, Belgium

The European Union approved the new Barcelona targets for early childhood education and care. The Gezinsbond, a COFACE member organisation, agrees with the focus now also being on accessibility and quality of care. To achieve the goals, however, there is still much to be done and the Gezinsbond will continue to monitor the process closely. 

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Joint statement : One year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Joint statement : One year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

A year has passed since the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, which has affected and displaced millions of children. Despite the international community’s repeated calls for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the plight of children and young people caught in this atrocious war remains with little end in sight.

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