Protection of minors online moving forward at different levels in the EU
Update on protection of minors online moving forward at different levels in the EU.
Protection of minors online moving forward at different levels in the EU
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Fundação LIGA signs a Climate Pact of Portuguese Foundations
Fundação LIGA signs a Climate Pact of Portuguese Foundations
Fundação LIGA signs a Climate Pact of Portuguese Foundations
CNAFAL contributes to national efforts on sustainable consumer practices in France
CNAFAL contributes to national efforts on sustainable consumer practices in France
We are pleased to highlight the recent work of our member organisation CNAFAL, which contributed to an ambitious national project “Raising awareness and improving access to sustainable consumption for everyone, everywhere"
Supporting single parent families and children with special needs in Hungary
Supporting single parent families and children with special needs in Hungary
COFACE member, The Single Parents’ Centre (Egyszülős Központ) and the Find Yourself Association organised a joint conference on the theme of single parent families and children with special needs. The event's main themes were the situation of these families, issues of education and work, and the related personal stories.
‘Historic’ EU Migration Pact agreement raises major concerns among civil society
‘Historic’ EU Migration Pact agreement raises major concerns among civil society
On the 20th of December 2023, the European Commission and the European Council reached a long-sought political agreement on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. While the Commission described the agreement as ‘historic’, ivil society has widely criticised the Pact for its transgressions on fundamental rights, including providing for the detainment of children.
Championing Rights of Rainbow Families: Insights from the European Parliament and Equinet Reports
Championing Rights of Rainbow Families: Insights from the European Parliament and Equinet Reports
Equality and non-discrimination are core EU values and fundamental rights, enshrined in the Treaties and in the Charter of Fundamental Rights. However, research shows that discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people persists across the EU. Despite progressive legal frameworks at the supra-national level, levels of protection for rainbow families specifically vary significantly between European states. Some countries provide adequate legal safeguards, while others lag behind, reflecting an ongoing struggle for equality and recognition.
Eurofound report on the European Child Guarantee workforce
Eurofound report on the European Child Guarantee workforce
The Council of the European Union approved the European Child Guarantee (ECG) to address and combat child poverty and exclusion (Council of the European Union, 2021). This report by Eurofound provides knowledge and information about the workforce relevant to ECG and to support Member States in implementing the ECG and reporting on the implementation of national action plans.
Motherhood employment gap: shedding light on the vicious cycle
Motherhood employment gap: shedding light on the vicious cycle
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, COFACE Families Europe is calling on EU policymakers and employers to take concrete and effective measures to close the gender employment gap in the EU. Women’s participation in employment is significantly affected by motherhood, with negative consequences for their health, for families and the economy.
OPINION – Digital Services Act: New EU rules to protect and empower minors online
OPINION – Digital Services Act: New EU rules to protect and empower minors online
We can show kids and teens the path and we can even make it safer for them, but we can’t always be there to hold their hands nor keep them from going out into the world - and the world wide web. The environments that children are growing up in today are drastically different from the ones that we have known in the past. However, one thing is still the same: children and teens want to follow their curiosities, learn who they are and connect with other kids. Today they can do this from the palm of their hands.