European Charter for Family Carers
The European Charter addresses the needs of family carers irrespective of the cause of the person’s support need.
European Charter for Family Carers
Position papers
About Position papers
These are papers built through consultation of COFACE members, with recommendations for action at national and EU level.
State Of The European Union for Families: COFACE assessment of the European Union’s work from 2019-2024
State Of The European Union for Families: COFACE assessment of the European Union’s work from 2019-2024
In 2019, COFACE Families Europe mobilised voters locally through its member organisations (representing families of all types, without discrimination). These recommendations are addressed at EU-level policymakers in the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of the EU, from whom we expect joint leadership to ensure tangible results for Europe’s citizens. It is on this basis that we have assessed the European Union's work from 2019 to 2024, and how it contributes to achieving eight positive outcomes for families of today.
The Family Dimension of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The Family Dimension of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
This publication adopted ten years ago in 2012 consists of the COFACE position on the family dimension of the UNCRPD, followed by the integral text of the Convention.
8 key actions to help families & the economy bounce back
8 key actions to help families & the economy bounce back
Lockdowns, school closure and teleworking have pushed society into a new reality in the family, working and social spheres of life, with clear consequences on work-life balance and mental health.
S.H.I.F.T. – A guide to shift towards meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities and their families
S.H.I.F.T. – A guide to shift towards meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities and their families
Brussels, 3rd December 2019, MEDIA RELEASE for International Day of Persons with Disabilities According to the Academic Network of European Disability Experts, institutional care continues to consume disproportionate levels of public expenditure, far outweighing...
A New Deal for Families of Today – COFACE highlights priorities for 2020-2024
A New Deal for Families of Today – COFACE highlights priorities for 2020-2024
COFACE Families Europe is ready to address challenges in partnership with the European Union, in an attempt to find sustainable and lasting solutions for the future.
Building inclusive societies: Time for respect of human rights!
Building inclusive societies: Time for respect of human rights!
COFACE members in several EU countries are in action when it comes to creating inclusive societies.
COFACE Assessment of EU work-life balance directive
COFACE Assessment of EU work-life balance directive
New social rights, consolidation of existing social rights, and some missed opportunities COFACE assessment of the EU work-life balance directive The agreement on the EU Work-Life Balance Directive on 24th January 2019, its adoption by the European...
Work-life balance Part 2: An ambitious new EU deal for childcare
Work-life balance Part 2: An ambitious new EU deal for childcare
We call on the European Union to show leadership by boosting the supply of accessible, affordable and quality childcare.