Here you will see news from Europe, from civil society, from research, highlighting emerging trends from local to international level relevant for families of today.
COFACE Families Europe is part of a European coalition led by 5Rights, which advocates for child rights online. This is a collective of human rights, family and children’s rights organisations across Europe, which together commends the EU KIDS Act proposal.
COFACE Families Europe member WOMEN FOR WOMEN in Czech Republic has developed new educational materials to help children understand and navigate their parents’ divorce.
COFACE Families Europe members UNAF, UNAPEI and APF France handicap involved in a joint call are urging candidates in France’s 2027 presidential election to make concrete commitments to support family carers and the people they care for.
On 13 July 2026, the co-chairs of the EU special panel on child safety online presented their report with recommendations to protect and empower minors in a digital world.
We are pleased to highlight the work of COFACE member Step by Step, which is involved in a new podcast series, NextGen Parenting. It is part of a new European initiative funded by the Erasmus+ programme and developed in partnership with organisations from different countries across Europe.
This initiative is designed to empower parents and educators to better navigate the digital world, fight gender stereotypes, and address different forms of violence in the digital age.
A new survey from IGLYO is inviting young people across Europe to share their experiences and help shape safer and more inclusive education systems.
COFACE member Bewegigshüsli in Switzerland is highlighting the important role that movement and climbing can play in early childhood development.
In Italy, COFACE member CSB Onlus is carrying out a scientific research project that place parents' existing competences at the centre of support for children and families. Rather than focusing on what parents may be doing wrong, it helps them recognise the positive interactions that are already part of their relationship with their children.
You are invited to share your views about online safety, to help the EU adapt their policies to emerging realities. Your suggestions are valuable! Please take the survey and spread the word to other parents and carers in your community! Deadline : 2 October 2026
