News
About News

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.

#BeTheSHIFTNews
Group photo of the 8 participants in this meeting
Reflecting disability rights in broader European socio-economic policies

Reflecting disability rights in broader European socio-economic policies

Unapei brought the realities of people with intellectual disabilities and their families directly to the European Commission, and the need to consider them not only within disability-specific policies, but also across wider discussions on employment, social protection, economic participation and public services.

Read More

News
COFACE takes part in a high-level conference on financial education and literacy by the European Supervisory Authorities

COFACE takes part in a high-level conference on financial education and literacy by the European Supervisory Authorities

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) – EBA, EIOPA and ESMA, held their first joint high-level conference on financial education and literacy on 1 and 2 February 2022. The conference gathered high-level government representatives as well as experts from public authorities, academia, NGOs, consumer associations, and the industry.

Read More

NewsOpinions
A picture with kids smiling and playing with a digital tablet
OPINION: It’s our collective responsibility to protect children – and tech has a key role to play

OPINION: It’s our collective responsibility to protect children – and tech has a key role to play

As a parent and child safety expert, I see great value in how the internet can help children grow. Finding relevant information can be transformational but it’s important that this is done in a way that is safe, protects their privacy, and puts minors in control of their data.

Read More

News
LUNCHES4KIDS : Czech NGO WOMEN FOR WOMEN, Member of COFACE, receives SDG Award for its nationwide project

LUNCHES4KIDS : Czech NGO WOMEN FOR WOMEN, Member of COFACE, receives SDG Award for its nationwide project

Lunches4Kids won second prize in the category “Public Sphere” out of almost 270 projects from the Association of Social Responsibility, which is the largest initiative for corporate social responsibility and UN Sustainable Development Goals in Czechia.

Read More