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SUMMARY:COFACE working group on financial inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Objective of the working group\nThe objective of this working group is to bring together COFACE members and partners working on financial inclusion\, to discuss EU developments and exchange information on key national trends. We will discuss relevant EU legislation\, and collect information on challenges and good practices from our Member organisations. This is an internal meeting\, with some guest speakers. The working language of the meeting is English. \nEU context\nTwo main topics will be addressed during the meeting. \nThe first one concerns financial literacy. The European Commission published an EU Financial Literacy Strategy on 30 September 2025 (as part of its “savings and investments union” package). The strategy responds to low financial literacy levels in the EU (with fewer than 20% of citizens reporting a high level of financial literacy) and sets out EU-level actions to support Member States\, including coordination and sharing of good practices\, an EU-wide awareness campaign\, targeted EU funding for initiatives and research\, and monitoring of progress over time. \nThe second one is about the use of AI in finance.  At the EU level\, discussions continue to focus on how the EU AI Act will be implemented in practice\, especially for use-cases relevant to financial services (general-purpose AI used in workflows\, and high-risk systems such as creditworthiness checks). Key recent EU-level developments include the entry into application of GPAI obligations from 2 August 2025\, the publication of the GPAI Code of Practice (10 July 2025) and Commission guidelines clarifying the scope of GPAI obligations (17 October 2025). Some relevant workstreams have been launched in 2025 such as consultations on copyright/text-and-data-mining opt-out protocols (open 1 Dec 2025–23 Jan 2026) and on a draft implementing act for AI regulatory sandboxes (open 2 Dec 2025–13 Jan 2026). In parallel\, the Commission has also signalled potential simplification amendments to the AI Act as part of its Digital Omnibus/Simplification work (19 November 2025)\, which may impact consumers. \nMeeting report and presentations\nEuropean Commission Financial Literacy Strategy\nDebt service advice services in France\nMeeting report (summary) \n__________________________ \nSafe and inclusive activities in COFACE\nAs a European civil society network dedicated to the values of non-discrimination\, gender equality and equality and social inclusion\, COFACE and its representatives must practice its values within all operations and activities\, both internally within the secretariat and the network and externally when representing COFACE. In 2025\, COFACE Families Europe adopted a Common Reference Framework for safe an inclusive activities.  You can read it here in English and French\, and here in Easy-to-Read language. Please know that we provide a safe space for all types of families without discrimination\, and foster pluralistic discussions which acknowledge different viewpoints. It is important that all participants in COFACE activities fully respect these values\, acting respectfully\, and contributing to creating a safe space for all. If you wish to draw our attention to any difficult situations experienced during a COFACE activity\, please write to us using the complaints form.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-working-group-on-financial-inclusion-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260317T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Athens:20260317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
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SUMMARY:Families in the age of Artificial Intelligence: Rights\, inclusion and empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Families in the age of Artificial Intelligence:\nRights\, inclusion and empowerment\nEuropean expert meeting \n17th March 2026\nAthens\, Greece \nBackground\nAs artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in daily life\, its impact on families is growing\, shaping how they work\, learn\, care\, communicate\, and stay safe online. \nCo-hosted by COFACE Families Europe and KMOP\, this expert meeting will convene researchers\, policymakers\, tech experts and civil society to discuss the impact of Artificial intelligence on family life and inclusion\, with a focus on rights\, equity and empowerment in the digital age. \nUsing a multi-generation approach looking at children and adults\, we aim to collect information from COFACE members and partners about family experiences at home\, in the labour market\, in schools and in the online environment\, while highlighting the transformative role of AI and looking at both risks and opportunities. \nThe programme will aim to highlight the state of play of artificial intelligence today\, while also looking towards the future and its impact on families. \nKey areas to be explored during breakout sessions are the following: \n\nFuture of work: what risks and opportunities for AI-exposed workers?\nOnline safety and navigating AI in digital environments\nFinancial inclusion and consumer rights in an AI world\nAI for families in migration: threat or opportunity?\nLeveraging AI for inclusive care and social protection\nAI in education: enhancing equity and respecting children’s right\n\nTogether\, we will identify the challenges for families of today and consider the building blocks of a family-friendly digital future\, one where AI serves as a tool for social inclusion\, equity\, and well-being for all families.\nWorking languages: English and Greek. \nProgramme of the event\nThe full programme can be found here. \nModerators and speakers\nCheck out the great moderator team and wide variety of speakers from local to international level! \nMeet the moderators\nMeet the speakers \nResources\nCheck out our glossary of basic AI terms. \nPresentations breakout sessions: \n\nAI & Online safety_Manon Letouche\nAI & Online Safety_Carlos Puente Pérez\nAI & Financial inclusion_Martin Schmalzried\nAI & Financial inclusion_Peter Norwood\nAI & Education_Romina Cachia\nAI & Education_Antonia Nikou\nAI & Work_Mateusz Krząkała\nAI & Work_Angelica Salvi Del Pero\nAI & Migration_Vasileios Margaritis\nAI & Migration_Anusha Zubairy Yildiz\nAI\, Care & Social Protection_Lara Bezzina\n\n____________________________ \nSafe and inclusive activities in COFACE\nAs a European civil society network dedicated to the values of non-discrimination\, gender equality and equality and social inclusion\, COFACE and its representatives must practice its values within all operations and activities\, both internally within the secretariat and the network and externally when representing COFACE. In 2025\, COFACE Families Europe adopted a Common Reference Framework for safe an inclusive activities.  You can read it here in English and French\, and here in Easy-to-Read language. \nPlease know that we provide a safe space for all types of families without discrimination\, and foster pluralistic discussions which acknowledge different viewpoints. It is important that all participants in COFACE activities fully respect these values\, acting respectfully\, and contributing to creating a safe space for all. If you wish to draw our attention to any difficult situations experienced during a COFACE activity\, please write to us using the complaints form.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/families-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence-rights-inclusion-and-empowerment/
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Bytes Webinar - Empowering rural women\, strengthening families: Community-based solutions in practice
DESCRIPTION:Empowering rural women\, strengthening families: Community-based solutions in practice\n  \nDate: 3 March 2026\, 9.30-11.00 CET\nSpeakers\n\nMargit Batthyány-Schmidt\, President\, Union of Hungarian Women Association\nViktória Szeri\, Coordinator\, Union of Hungarian Women Association\n\n\nDescription\nIn the run-up to the UN International day of women’s rights (8th March)\, this webinar focused on rural women\, families\, and community-based good practices\, and with speakers from the Union of Hungarian Women Association (UHW). The main objective of UHW is to empower rural women\, enhance their role in the family\, improve their quality of life\, maintain their physical\, mental and emotional health and encourage them to become entrepreneurs. They believe that family well-being can be ensured by strengthening the social\, economic and cultural role of women. \nDuring the webinar\, participants learned about the TalentA Programme run by UHW in order to support women entrepreneurs in rural areas\, a programme previously developed in cooperation with Corteva Agriscience (an international agricultural science and technology company that focuses on helping farmers produce food more sustainably and profitably). The programme is aimed at women who tend to be underrepresented in business leadership\, and has a sectoral focus on agriculture and more specifically on green and digital transition in farming\, aligning it with EU’s twin transition agenda and key innovation goals. The TalentA Hungary Programme has been included among the best practices of the EU Interreg Europe programme. \nIn parallel\, they also focus on the right to health for rural women\, with a new National Health Promotion Programme launched in January 2026. This programme focuses not only on physical health\, but also on mental and emotional wellbeing\, with a strong family and community perspective. Additionally\, they participate in European projects like the CERV project called Grapes of Change focusing on care\, mental health\, and community resilience. \nFurther information\nView the full presentation here\nMagyar Női Unio | női egyesület\nTalentA Hungary – Training and micro-grants for women driving green & digital farm innovation \nWatch the recorded webinar here \n_________________________________ \nSafe and inclusive activities in COFACE\nAs a European civil society network dedicated to the values of non-discrimination\, gender equality and equality and social inclusion\, COFACE and its representatives must practice its values within all operations and activities\, both internally within the secretariat and the network and externally when representing COFACE. In 2025\, COFACE Families Europe adopted a Common Reference Framework for safe an inclusive activities.  You can read it here in English and French\, and here in Easy-to-Read language.\nPlease know that we provide a safe space for all types of families without discrimination\, and foster pluralistic discussions which acknowledge different viewpoints.\nIt is important that all participants in COFACE activities fully respect these values\, acting respectfully\, and contributing to creating a safe space for all.\nIf you wish to draw our attention to any difficult situations experienced during a COFACE activity\, please write to us using the complaints form.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/webinar-empowering-rural-women-strengthening-families-community-based-solutions-in-practice/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
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SUMMARY:European conference on inclusive labour markets
DESCRIPTION:About the conference\nAs member of the Horizon Europe PATHS2INCLUDE consortium\, we are proud to announce the project closing conference “European labour markets under pressure – new knowledge on pathways to include persons in vulnerable situations”.  \nThe project’s final conference will take place in Brussels\, Belgium on 3 February 2026 and aims to be a key tool for dissemination and incubator for new partnerships for the take-up of PATHS2INCLUDE data in policy and practice. \nThe aim will be to: \n\nPresent key research findings emerging from the PATHS2INCLUDE research\, highlighting key points of vulnerability in different labour market scenarios as well as new knowledge on best practice in labour market inclusion;\n\n\nConnect participants working on inclusive labour markets from different perspectives at national and EU level; and\n\n\nDiscuss how different EU policy and legal frameworks can provide potential solutions to these vulnerabilities\, and different scenarios to develop inclusive labour markets for persons in vulnerable situations.\n\nA variety of topics will be discussed related to the labour market inclusion of groups in vulnerable situations\, such as reflections on gaps in data\, workplace dynamics to prevent discrimination\, gender equal labour markets\, older workers in vulnerable situations\, the impact of digital developments on labour markets\, the role of the European Union in shaping inclusive labour markets\, and more. \nThe agenda is available here. Please contact Cloë Rossenbacker\, COFACE Project and advocacy officer\, for further information about the conference.\ncrossenbacker@coface-eu.org  \nSafe and inclusive activities in COFACE\nAs a European civil society network dedicated to the values of non-discrimination\, gender equality and equality and social inclusion\, COFACE and its representatives must practice its values within all operations and activities\, both internally within the secretariat and the network and externally when representing COFACE. In 2025\, COFACE Families Europe adopted a Common Reference Framework for safe an inclusive activities.  You can read it here in English and French\, and here in Easy-to-Read language.\nPlease know that we provide a safe space for all types of families without discrimination\, and foster pluralistic discussions which acknowledge different viewpoints.\nIt is important that all participants in COFACE activities fully respect these values\, acting respectfully\, and contributing to creating a safe space for all.\nIf you wish to draw our attention to any difficult situations experienced during a COFACE activity\, please write to us using the complaints form.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/european-conference-on-inclusive-labour-markets/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260127T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20260127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20251126T152342Z
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SUMMARY:COFACE Working group on work-life balance
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Working group on work-life balance\n27 January 2026 9.30-13.00 CET (online) \nBackground\nCOFACE is hosting an online working group meeting on work-life balance with members and partners to discuss key topics such as adequately paid leaves\, take up of leaves by men and the childcare gap. \nThe childcare gap remains one of the most pressing challenges facing new parents across Europe today. This gap arises following the birth of a child\, when well-paid parental leave has been exhausted\, but access to state-supported full-time Early Childhood Education and Care is not yet available. During this period\, families often struggle to balance care responsibilities and employment. This shows the shortcomings of existing work–life balance policies. \nAccording to the find hand and European Equality Legal Network\, gaps in the transposition of the EU Work-life Balance Directive persist—particularly in ensuring adequate compensation for parental leave and encouraging greater uptake of family leaves by fathers. These shortcomings often rooted in gender inequalities such as the gender pay gap\, further deepen the childcare gap. Strengthening the effective implementation of the WLB Directive\, especially by improving parental leave compensation and promoting equal sharing of caregiving responsibilities\, is therefore essential to closing the childcare gap and supporting parents more effectively in the early years of their child’s life. \nAim of the working group meeting\n\nTake stock of latest trends on work-life balance policies across the EU with a focus on the adequacy of leave payments and the take-up of parental and family leaves by men.\nDiscuss the current state of play regarding the transposition and implementation of the EU Work-life Balance Directive in Member States.\nExamine childcare the gap\, and explore how to bridge this period\nIdentify and discuss potential flagship initiatives and best practices that could help close this gap.\nAssess recent research findings and policy developments that can enhance future action.\n\nRead the full meeting report here\nResources\nPresentations: \n\nWillem Adema (OECD)\nVytautas Peciukonis (EIGE)\nKarolina Andrian (ShareTheCare)\nMartino Serapioni (COFACE)\nIvana Dobrotic (University of Zagreb)\n\n\n_________________________ \nSafe and inclusive activities in COFACE\nAs a European civil society network dedicated to the values of non-discrimination\, gender equality and equality and social inclusion\, COFACE and its representatives must practice its values within all operations and activities\, both internally within the secretariat and the network and externally when representing COFACE. In 2025\, COFACE Families Europe adopted a Common Reference Framework for safe an inclusive activities.  You can read it here in English and French\, and here in Easy-to-Read language.\nPlease know that we provide a safe space for all types of families without discrimination\, and foster pluralistic discussions which acknowledge different viewpoints.\nIt is important that all participants in COFACE activities fully respect these values\, acting respectfully\, and contributing to creating a safe space for all. If you wish to draw our attention to any difficult situations experienced during a COFACE activity\, please write to us using the complaints form.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-working-group-on-work-life-balance-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
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SUMMARY:Online workshop on EU funding for family support projects
DESCRIPTION:Online workshop on EU funding for family support projects –\nWhat’s available and how to apply?\n10th December\, 14.00-16.00 CET\nThis workshop aims to build capacity of the COFACE community to apply for EU funding to boost their work on family support in their communities. \nIt is designed for national civil society organisations supporting children and families. \nFamily support is an important element of many EU policies\, including the European Pillar of Social Rights\, the European Child Guarantee\, the European Care Strategy\, as well as the transposition of laws like the European Work-life balance directive. \nWe will start with a general introduction to EU funding\, and then focus on three specific funds: \n\nErasmus+ programme\nCitizen\, Equality\, Rights and Values (CERV) programme\nEuropean Social Fund +\n\nThe workshop is for COFACE members only. \n____________________________ \nFurther reading \n\nEU Funding Consulting – Astrid Mechel\nrEUsilience Roadmap for boosting the rights and resilience of European families (see chapter 5 on EU funding)\nEU Funds for Social Services – HELPDESK\nUse of the European Social Fund for actions to combat poverty and social exclusion of children
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/online-workshop-on-eu-funding-for-family-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251125T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20250918T072854Z
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SUMMARY:COFACE webinar: Communicating Social Europe in a changing social media landscape
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Communication Webinar\n25th November 2025\n9.30-12.30 CET \nEuropean and national social rights advocacy requires constant adaptation in this digital era. We believe our webinar is timely and important\, especially considering shifting algorithms\, rising misinformation\, changing user habits\, content moderation policy changes\, new regulations on targeted advertising and the growing importance of short-form content. \nSocial Europe can be understood especially as EU-level initiatives taken to improve social rights and promote social inclusion\, as well as national initiatives and campaigns to promote social rights. \nEuropean and national civil society are key stakeholders in the implementation of Social Europe and dissemination of key initiatives to the grassroots level. COFACE members are part of this stakeholder community. \nWith this webinar we wish to collect feedback from COFACE members on how civil society is using social media for communication and dissemination on social rights\, their challenges and successes\, and how they are managing the constantly evolving social media landscape. This part of the webinar will be for COFACE members only. \nFor the third panel of the webinar from 11.20-12.30 CET\, we will invite COFACE partner organisations to join the discussion and share their perspectives (around 25 participants in total from national and European level). \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-webinar-communicating-social-europe-in-a-changing-social-media-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251119T123000
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SUMMARY:European peer exchange: The House of the Child in Belgium
DESCRIPTION:European peer exchange\nFocus: The House of the Child in Belgium\n19th November 2025 – 10.00-12.30 CET online \nBackground \nEurope is facing a range of challenges\, from an ageing population to increasing financial insecurity\, growing inequalities and evolving work practices. While policymakers know that adapting to these changes is key to a resilient European economy\, this is usually only discussed in relation to individuals. What’s left out of these conversations is families.  “The vast majority of people live within some form of a family\, so their resources and capacities are fundamentally shaped by the close relationships formed within this setting\,” says Rense Nieuwenhuis\, associate professor of Sociology at Stockholm University. \nThis is especially true for children and their family environment\, which has a huge impact on their health and well-being. In this respect\, the European Child Guarantee is contributing to rolling out different services to support families across Europe\, including the family centre model which is expanding in a number of countries such as Belgium\, Croatia\, Estonia\, Finland\, Germany\, Italy\, Sweden and the United Kingdom. \nAims of the European peer exchange \nFor Universal Children’s Day 2025\, COFACE put the spotlight on the Child Guarantee and its potential to drive positive change for children and their families. The aim of this peer exchange was to spotlight the Belgian family centre model referred to as the House of the Child\, and to use this as a starting point for transnational exchanges and mutual learning with other countries in the EU and neighbourhood countries. This was a public webinar open to policy-makers and practitioners set in the context of the implementation of the European Child Guarantee. \nProgramme \nSee the full programme here.\nChronology of the development of the Houses of the Child here.\nFactsheet about the Houses of the Child here. \nChild participation \nChildren are welcome to participate in COFACE webinars. These webinars are set up with child safeguarding in mind to ensure they are a safe and inclusive space for child participation. \nPresentations \nHolly Shorey – 15 principles for family rights and resilience\nMartino Serapioni – Integrated family support models in Europe\nTine Rommens – House of the Child\nEvelien Umans – House of the Child \nKey resources \n\nOpgroeien (Flemish agency for family and child support)\nOgroeien database with an overview of qualitative methodologies and programmes\nInsights on Family Policies series: spotlight on Italy\, Belgium and Germany\nrEUsilience Roadmap for boosting the rights and resilience of European families\n15 policy principles for family resilience \nBreaking Silos\, Building Futures: Policy Innovations for Integrated Family and Child Support | COFACE Families Europe\nNetworks of family resource centres – list of studies including social return on investment\nEuropean Observatory on Family Policy\n2021 Council Recommendation establishing a European Child Guarantee\nEuropean survey on the European Child Guarantee asking children for their feedback by 8th December.\nEuropean Child Guarantee Monitoring framework\nEvaluation of Sure Start Services in the UK\nResource for support to English-speaking families in Belgium who have children affected by autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, dyscalculia\, dysgraphia\, dyspraxia (DCD) https://neurodiversity.be\nEuropean conceptual framework on family support \nResource about sexual health in 14 languages\nTriple P Return on Investment studies: United Kingdom\, United States\, Australia\, Canada\n\n\nFamily centres in other world regions \n\nFamily resource centres in Australia\nFamily resource centres in Canada\nFamily resource centres in Hong Kong\nFamily resource centres in Singapore\nFamily resource centres in the United States\n\n  \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/european-peer-exchange-focus-the-house-of-the-child-in-belgium/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251113T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
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SUMMARY:COFACE Disability annual platform meeting
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Disability annual platform meeting\nParis\, 13-14 November 2025 \nThis year’s meeting aims to bring together COFACE members and external partners to share diverse insights and experiences related to the inclusive transition of care services for persons with disabilities. The discussion will dive into what this transition concretely entails on the ground\, what are the challenges and opportunities in facilitating it\, the presentation of local best practices\, as well as insights into the best way to integrate families in its realisation. The discussion aims to encompass developments at European\, national\, and regional levels. \nThis meeting is for COFACE members only. \nSAVE THE DATE and register by contacting Sebastian Gonzalez sgonzalez@coface-eu.org \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-disability-annual-platform-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251008T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251008T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Bytes webinar: Family Education to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Date: 8 October 2025\, 9.30-11.00 CET \nSpeakers:   \n\nSilvija Stanic\, Parents Association Step by Step\, Croatia\nElli Kaplani\, KMOP\, Greece\n\nDescription: \nThe aim of this breakfast byte was to share existing tools and resources on preventing child sexual abuse\, especially for parents and guardians\, but also professionals and children themselves. During the webinar we touched upon good practices and challenges to support families in preventing child sexual abuse. The work of two COFACE members was spotlighted\, but the aim was to also gather examples and expertise from other organisations and experts. Every child has a right to grow in a safe environment and enjoy the best possible health\, which includes well-balanced sexual health. To acquire well-balanced sexual health\, children need evidence-based sexual education already from early childhood. Sexual education that is started early supports the child’s development and provides the child with information and skills to better protect themselves and other children. Increasing knowledge of children\, as well as parents and professionals\, can help prevent child sexual abuse. Two organisations came together in this webinar\, to spotlight their work to build trainings and tools to prevent child sexual abuse. \nStep by Step Parents Association in Croatia promotes the rights of children and their families through different programmes. One of those programmes is the Child Assault Prevention Programme (CAP Programme). The CAP programme exists already for 25 years in Croatia and it equips children with effective prevention strategies to reduce their vulnerability and exposure to various forms of violence. Additionally\, it ensures better support for parents\, guardians\, and educators. The programme has several variants that are intended for children of different ages and needs: preschool\, kindergarten\, teenagers\, and children with disabilities. See full presentation here. \nKMOP\, the Social Action and Innovation Centre in Greece has extensive experience in education\, research\, policy and social action. They partnered in a project of the European Union Internal Security Fund (ISF) called “Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education” (CSAPE 2022-2024). As part of the project\, they conducted a survey to map the attitudes and practices of children and youth concerning their online behaviour\, ability to recognise potentially dangerous situations online\, and awareness of available reporting and support mechanisms in case of online abuse in their respective countries. One of the resources developed by the project is a Guide for parents and guardians about Child sexual education. See full presentation here. \nFurther information \nCAP in general – URKPK. Resource of Parents Association Step by Step\, Croatia\nCSAPE – Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education. Resource of KMOP\, Greece\nPrevention of violence specifically in (amateur) sport clubs. Resource of Defence for Children International\nYou are not alone.  Programme in Finland run by Vaestoliitto (Family Federation of Finland)\nComment protéger les enfants dans votre structure sportive. Resources developed by PARCS 2.0\nEuropean Commission launches new network for Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse\nEU Strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse\nCOFACE is proud member of ECLAG – a European coalition working to end child sexual abuse online\nGet the facts about grooming and Warning signs to watch for. Resources developed by RAINN\nHow to recognise child grooming signs. Resource developed by  Raising Children\, Australia\nThe Real red flags of grooming. Resource of the National Children’s Alliance\, USA \n_____________________________________ \nTerminology \nChild sexual abuse: Any act\, by an adult or a person significantly older than the child\, that violates a child’s right to sexual self-determination or any attempt of such act. Child sexual abuse includes e.g.\, engaging in sexual activities with a child\, causing a child to witness sexual activities or sexual abuse\, and coercing\, forcing\, or threatening a child into sexual activities with a third party. \nChild sexual abuse material: Any photo/video material that depicts a child engaging in sexual conduct (with or without an adult) and material with a focus on the genital/anal region of the child. \nGrooming (solicitation of a child for sexual purposes): An adult approaching a child online or offline\, with the goal to abuse the child sexually. Grooming can include the following (Note! All of these are also considered child sexual abuse): \n\nCommunicating with a child in a sexualised way\nCommenting on the child’s image or body with sexual connotations\nAsking a child for a nude/intimate photo of themselves\nSending nude/intimate or pornographic material to a child\nGetting a child to act in a sexual way in front of a camera\nGetting a child to agree to meet online or offline
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/breakfast-bytes-webinar-family-education-to-prevent-child-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20251007T143000
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SUMMARY:COFACE Disability platform - online exchange
DESCRIPTION:On 7th October from 13.00-14.30\, we will hold an online meeting of the COFACE Disability platform to consult family carers on two matters: \n\nLearning resources for family carers\nInclusive education practices across Europe\n\n\nThe aim of this exchange is to bring together COFACE members to kick-start a discussion on the development of a European educational resource designed for informal carers of persons with disabilities\, and to discuss actions to promote inclusive education at the European level. The objective of the discussion is to gather members’ views\, provide a platform for sharing experiences\, and better understand the situation across different countries. This is an internal meeting open to COFACE members only. \nThe working language of the meeting is English.  \nYou can register here. We hope to see you on 7th October! \n  \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-disability-platform-online-exchange/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250925T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250926T170000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Silos\, Building Futures: Policy Innovations for Integrated Family and Child Support
DESCRIPTION:Brussels\, 25-26 September 2025\n \nThe conference objectives and core themes\nCo-hosted by COFACE Families Europe and the Odisee Centre for Family Studies in Brussels\, this conference convenes researchers\, policymakers\, public administrators\, and NGOs to advance integrated\, place-based strategies that strengthen family resilience and equity through systemic service coordination. Centering on policy levers that empower municipalities and amplify early investments\, the event will explore how cross-sector collaboration enhances service quality and maximizes long-term societal returns. \nThe program features a keynote roundtable followed by four interactive streams\, each structured as workshops to foster debate and cross-fertilization of ideas. Stream 1 reimagines ECEC centers as community anchors\, coordinating education\, health\, and social support. Stream 2 examines integrated service hubs to streamline access for families. Stream 3 tackles governance innovations to break silos in local prevention efforts\, while Stream 4 harnesses digital tools to bridge service gaps. \nCore themes include: \n\nStrengthening local ecosystems: Municipal leadership\, data-driven decision-making\, and sustainable funding as key resilience levers.\nSystemic coordination for quality: How aligning housing\, health\, and education services improves efficacy and equity in service provision.\nScaling what works: From Flanders’ Huis van het Kind model to Estonia’s digital platforms\, showcasing actionable frameworks for replication.\n\nBy bridging research\, policy\, and practice\, the conference will identify scalable solutions to build resilient communities where families thrive. \nContext and background\nThe European Observatory on Family Policy is a joint programme of COFACE Families Europe and the Center for Family Studies. It aims to serve as a platform for the observation\, analysis\, and dissemination of evidence on family policy and other social concerns directly relevant to family well-being across the European Union. \nThe Observatory brings together different perspectives on family resources and needs from a range of public policy\, research\, and advocacy contexts. It strives to integrate these viewpoints into a unified theoretical framework\, and to design suitable recommendations for policymaking at EU\, national\, and local levels. Key outputs include a European monitoring report published in 2024 Towards greater family policy integration in Europe and in 2025 a Factsheet on the Childcare gap in the European Union. \nThe starting point for the Observatory is human rights\, gender equality\, social inclusion\, diversity\, empowerment\, and intergenerational solidarity\, with a stated ambition of promoting policies which support all types of families\, without discrimination. \nProgramme and meeting report\nSee full programme here.See full meeting report here. \nOn 25th September we will kick off with a plenary debate\, and then divide into four streams of work throughout the day focusing on: \n1.Expanding the boundaries of ECEC: This stream will examine the expanding role of early childhood education and care services\, analysing how their mandates are broadening to include parental support. The morning session will explore leadership challenges and local innovations\, focusing on North Rhine-Westphalia’s pioneering certification model for ECEC centres transitioning into Familienzentren. The afternoon session will investigate how ECEC centres can serve as anchors for multidisciplinary local service networks.2.Integrated family support models: The stream will focus on multidisciplinary support models for parents with young children\, showcasing international examples of co-located\, intersectoral services. Case studies include Flanders’ Huizen van het Kind\, now a decade-old initiative; Estonia’s family nests; Save the Children Italy’s Poli millegiorni centres; and Bulgaria’s Tulip Foundation family centres3.Prevention through cross-sectoral collaboration: The stream will approach cross-sectoral collaboration through the lenses of prevention and nurturing care\, emphasizing cooperative networks rather than centralized hubs. Discussions will highlight Germany’s Fruehe Hilfen networks and Praeventionsketten\, examining their impact from a prevention perspective. A second panel will explore collaborative strategies to prevent child institutionalization through nurturing care frameworks.4.Innovations for equitable family support: The stream will address digital innovation as a tool for equity\, presenting platforms that improve access to family support services. Finland’s SOTE reform will be discussed\, including its digital family centres under the new “wellbeing service counties” administrative model. Estonia’s Prevention Council and automated data-sharing mechanisms for families with disabled children will also be examined\, illustrating how technology can streamline benefits/service delivery. \nOn 26th September\, we will organise a site visit to the Elmer house in Brussels.  As a ECEC neighbourhood service\, Elmer organises social day-care (3 months – 3\,5 years) and has 4 branches in the most underprivileged areas of the Brussels Region. Elmer aims to reach a socio-cultural mix of families living in the neighbourhood and focuses especially on vulnerable families. In total Elmer has a capacity for 190 children. Each year we count more than 400 children in our daycare services. Elmer enables the wellbeing of each child\, offers rich opportunities to develop and stimulates connectedness. Parent participation is a keystone in the work of Elmer. The parents are the first educators\, together we are co-educating the children. Elmer aims to work on social participation of parents and organizes opportunities for young parents to meet and share experiences in education. In the neighbourhood\, Elmer is an active partner in common activities.  In Schaarbeek\, Elmer also organises a family centre as an integrated service. We combine preventive family support\, medical prevention in the early years\, educational activities for children and parents\, guidance on education\, social participation and language development\, with childcare. The family centre reaches over 500 families each year. As centre for inclusion\, Elmer gives particular attention to children with special needs and supports their families. Elmer combines the ECEC-service with employment and training of educators – often recruited out of the group of parents.  The team of Elmer is very diverse\, as are the children and their families.  \nResources\nPresentations Keynote panel \n\nWim VAN LANCKER\, KU Leuven\nChristian MORABITO\, Save the Children\nMara YERKES\, Utrecht University\nOlivier THÈVENON\, OECD\n\nPresentations Stream 1: EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF ECEC \n\nGeraldine LIBREAU\, European Commission\nHester HULPIA\, Artevelde University of Applied Sciences\nSandra FISCHER\, University of Bonn\nElizabeth SHUEY\, OECD\nMihaela IONESCU\, International Step by Step Association\nAnne LAMBRECHTS\, Elmer\n\nPresentations Stream 2: INTEGRATED FAMILY SUPPORT MODELS \n\nTine ROMMENS\, Opgroeien Agency & Ivan PAUWELS\, Association of Flemish Cities and Municipalities\nLuciano MALFER\, FBK Foundation\nMaarja OVIIR-NEIVELT\, Lapseheaolu\nMaria PETKOVA\, Tulip Foundation\n\nPresentations Stream 3: PREVENTION THROUGH CROSS-SECTORAL COLLABORATION  \n\nIvelina BORISOVA\, & Sanja BUDISAVLJEVIC\, UNICEF\nJörg FISCHER\, Erfurt University\nChristina WIEDA\, Bertelsmann Foundation\nDebora SANGUINATO\, Save the Children\nGiorgio TAMBURLINI\, Centro per la Salute delle Bambine e dei Bambini\nPaola MILANI University of Padua\n\nPresentations Stream 4: INNOVATIONS FOR EQUITABLE FAMILY SUPPORT  \n\nRense NIEUWENHUIS\, Stockholm University\nMaria Kaisa AULA\, Welfare area of Central Finland\nMarina WETZER-KARLSSON\, Väestölitto – the Family Federation of Finland\nHanna VSEVIOV\, Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs\nClaudia PERONI\, Eurofound\n\n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/breaking-silos-building-futures-policy-innovations-for-integrated-family-and-child-support/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250905T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250905T150000
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SUMMARY:Online exchange with COFACE members on social media bans
DESCRIPTION: Online exchange with COFACE members on social media bans\n5 September 2025 13.30-15.00 \nYou might probably have heard it already\, but more and more governments are calling for social media bans/clear age restrictions/a digital age of majority. These discussions also take place at a European level in the European Parliament. \nWe would therefore like to organise an exchange with COFACE members to hear your different views and expertise related to this topic\, and to understand the different developments in Member States. \nThis meeting is for COFACE members only. Please register here to join the exchange and share updates about developments in your country!
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/online-exchange-with-coface-members-on-social-media-bans/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250904T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250904T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20250701T153248Z
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SUMMARY:Round table on the role of EU policy in shaping inclusive labour markets
DESCRIPTION:PATHS2INCLUDE and the Civil Society Organisations’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) are co-hosting a Policy round table to discuss the role of EU policies in shaping inclusive labour markets on 4 September 2025. \nThe round table will focus on PATHS2INCLUDE research findings highlighting contextual factors determining labour market inclusion and the intersections of health and age which create labour market vulnerabilities. Together with participants from institutional and non-institutional stakeholders working at EU level\, it will consider how these findings can feed into different EU policy initiatives. The aim will be to: \n\nConnect EU policy makers working on inclusive labour markets from different perspectives (inclusion\, employment\, discrimination\, social dialogue\, CSR) at EU level;\nHighlight some points of vulnerability emerging in the research\, reflecting on how these depend on the interaction between individual characteristics and the structural features of the context in which people live.\nExplore different European labour market scenarios\, including the potential impact of reducing the gender employment gap in terms of poverty reduction and increased fiscal space.\nDiscuss how different EU policy and legal frameworks can provide potential solutions to these vulnerabilities and scenarios.\n\nThe outcomes of the round table discussions will feed into a PATHS2INCLUDE policy brief\, aimed at institutional and policy stakeholders\, focusing on best practice for inclusive labour markets\, namely contextual factors and how they shape inclusive labour markets.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/policy-round-table-on-the-role-of-eu-policy-in-shaping-inclusive-labour-markets/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250708T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250708T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20250611T164628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T092228Z
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SUMMARY:COFACE working group on climate change and families
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Families Europe is organising an internal working group meeting on climate change and families at 14.00 on 8th July. \nWe will discuss the potential impacts on families of both the climate change and the measures mitigating them. We will also discuss key target groups and recommendations. \nThis meeting is open to COFACE members only. \nRegister here.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-working-group-on-climate-change-and-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20250610T095340Z
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SUMMARY:Online study session: Preventing institutionalisation through EU Funding – the role of the new MFF
DESCRIPTION:Online study session: Preventing institutionalisation through EU Funding – the role of the new Multiannual Financial Framework\nAs part of the European Expert Group on the transition from institutional to community-based living (EEG)\, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Study session: Preventing institutionalisation through EU Funding – the role of the new MFF. \nThe event will take place online on 17 June 2025\, from 14:00 to 16:00 CET. \nYou can register here. \nDespite long-standing commitments\, over 1.5 million people in Europe remain in institutions\, often due to the lack of accessible\, community-based services and preventative support for families. While EU funds have supported major progress in some countries—such as closing institutions and developing personal assistance and housing services—challenges persist. In some cases\, EU funding has even contributed to maintaining institutional settings. \nThe study session will focus on three key areas: \n\nmisuse of EU funds that have prolonged institutional care\,\npositive national practices in redirecting funding toward independent living (with a case from Bulgaria)\,\nand the need for strong monitoring systems to track the use and impact of EU investments.\n\nThe aim of this study session is to discuss how EU funding under the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) can better support the transition to community-based care for persons with disabilities\, children\, and people experiencing homelessness—ensuring that reforms are rights-based\, data-driven\, and aligned with EU policy commitments such as the Guidance on Independent Living and the European Child Guarantee. It aims to bring together EU and national policy-makers\, managing authorities\, civil society organisations\, service providers\, and people with lived experience to explore how EU funding can be used more effectively to prevent institutionalisation and support inclusive living. \nSee the full programme here and further information on the EEG’s website.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/online-study-session-preventing-institutionalisation-through-eu-funding-the-role-of-the-new-mff/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250611T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250611T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The serious issue of Play - How to foster connections and well-being in an increasingly fragmented world
DESCRIPTION:  \nInternational webinar co-hosted by\nCOFACE Families Europe and Mattel\nOn the 11th June 2025 from 4 PM – 5.30 PM CET (Brussels time) and on the occasion of the International Day of Play\, this webinar explored how play can help future generations to rebuild connections and restore happiness. Play is a recognised universal right (UNCRC Article 31)\, but is also a critical pathway to well-being\, connection\, and creativity. This is especially relevant in our increasingly disconnected and stressful lives. \nThe webinar gathered key stakeholders from United Nations\, European institutions\, national decision-makers\, civil society and industry\, in a discussion about the benefits of play for children and families. The event will mark this second edition of the UN International Day of Play. \nPanel\nModerated by Elizabeth Gosme\, Director at COFACE Families Europe \nSpeakers\n1. Marie-Cécile Rouillon\, European Commission coordinator on the Rights of the Child\n2. Bertrand Bainvel\, Representative to EU Institutions\, UNICEF\n3. Willy Bergogné\, Director\, Save the Children EU\n4. Chris Down\, Chief Design Officer\, Mattel \nKey questions and points of discussion\n\nWhat is the best place to look for a collection of research publicly available that explores how play (and what kind of play) improves cognitive\, mental and social development in children?\nWho have you seen as the main creators and facilitators of play across your experiences and research\, educators\, parents\, other children\, institutions\, etc? Put differently who do you feel is the most impactful recipient of right to play advocacy?\nPlayful approaches can also help ‘teach’ children to be inclusive towards their peers with different abilities\nI have a question about plays that could help to identify mistreatment of children or abuse. Have they been developed? either for families or for schools?\nThe EU is a very strong supporter of Education in Emergencies. To ensure quality education play can make a huge contribution to child development. How do we ensure with so many priority to keep this focus?\nJust sharing our approach with single parent families in Scotland: we regularly hold our get ready for summer event to promote low or no costs activities during summer holidays e.g scavenger hunts puddle jumping particularly important for families impacted with poverty.\nFor small children play is actually the way they learn almost everything. Play is therefore crucial and it doesn’t take any sophisticated toys\, free play is really the best way to learn and develop for this age group.\nVery interesting views indeed on the fundamental role that playing has on the development of almost every aspect of children’s lives. I also think we all really need it at any age for improving our everyday quality of life\, by looking at things through the eyes of children!\nIt was very good to hear from everyone\, including from Bertrand about the efforts to challenge stereotyping and increase diversity in toy marketing and on packaging\, the important studies mentioned from Chris at Mattel\, and the diversity represented in the Mattel lines. At Let Toys Be Toys we feel it is so important not to limit children’s access to play with barriers like outdated gender stereotypes\, and to be as inclusive as possible in all ways.\nFor children\, they will naturally play provided they are given the time and the space\nPlay can also be empowering for children or adolescents to also design or organise games or plays involving peers…challenge rules and create new ones!\n\nResources shared during the webinar\n\nStudy by Mattel on the Shape of Play\nSave the Children Resource centre\nFamily nest model in Estonia – Perepesa\n\n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/webinar-the-serious-issue-of-play-how-to-foster-connections-and-well-being-in-an-increasingly-fragmented-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250602T093000
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SUMMARY:Empowering children and youth from single and one-parent families in North Macedonia
DESCRIPTION:Date\nMonday 2nd June 2025\, 9.30-11.00 CET \nSpeaker  \nElena Bozhinovska\, President. Youth of Diverse Families\, North Macedonia. \nResponses:   \n\nAnna Nagy\, Director\, Single Parents Foundation\, Hungary\nYolanda Arias\, Observatory coordinator\, Isadora Duncan Single-parent families foundation\, Spain\n\nDescription\nYouth of Diverse Families is a voluntary\, professional\, non-profit organisation for young people\, with a mission to promote gender equality and sensitivity\, as well as the rights of young people\, with an emphasis on children and youth from single and one-parent families. The vision of the organisation is a contribution to the strengthening of youth capacities and the inclusion of young people from socially marginalised groups in public life and youth policies. \nUsing a two-generation approach\, the speaker gave an overview of single and one-parent families in North Macedonia\, and highlighted different campaigns and services they are developing to improve the legal framework and rights of youth from diverse families. You can see the presentation here. They referred to definitions used and the difference between single and one-parent families\, describe the types of measures they are advocating for (access to education scholarships\, allowances\, childcare\, legal assistance and more) and highlight recent advocacy wins in North Macedonia. \nWe also discussed the situation in other countries\, namely comparing the situation in North Macedonia with policies for single parent families in Serbia and Bosnia (based on a recently published comparative study)\, and with responses from single parent families in Hungary and Spain (click here to read the reflections here from the Yolanda Arias). \n_______________________ \nFurther information \nYouth of Diverse Families\, North Macedonia \nSingle parents foundation\, Hungary  \nIsadora Duncan Single parent family foundation\, Spain
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/empowering-children-and-youth-from-single-and-one-parent-families-in-north-macedonia/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250521T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250521T170000
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SUMMARY:European expert meeting on work-life balance
DESCRIPTION:Equal at Home – Equal at Work\nHow to effectively support mothers and fathers in balancing family and work life?\n\n21st May 2025 – Warsaw\, Poland\nBalancing work and family responsibilities is a growing challenge across Europe. According to a 2018 Eurobarometer survey\, even before COVID-19\, a quarter of Europeans reported difficulties in taking family leave\, with over 27% feeling discouraged from doing so by their supervisors. Additionally\, one in three Europeans lacks access to flexible work arrangements\, emphasizing the need for systemic support. Families require robust support structures to manage work-life balance effectively. This can be achieved through well-defined public social protection policies – such as job security\, health benefits\, and inclusion initiatives – as well as supportive workplace policies\, including zero tolerance for discrimination\, flexible work options\, and equal access to family leave for both men and women. Addressing these needs from both angles is essential to creating a caring economy that benefits families\, businesses\, and society as a whole.  \nWhy this matters\nCOFACE advocates for inclusive\, family-supportive workplace cultures built on equal opportunities\, non-discrimination\, and a recognition of family diversity. Today’s families are diverse—single parents\, same-sex couples with children\, blended families\, large and multigenerational households\, families with disabilities\, and more. Transforming organisational culture to support all workers\, regardless of family structure\, benefits the entire organization. Such cultural shifts contribute to a more attractive and inclusive workplace\, helping businesses retain diverse talent and motivating employees.  \nContext and Policy background\nThe meeting will draw upon key European policies and legislation\, including the EU Work-Life Balance Directive\, the European Care Strategy\, European Strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities\, the EU Gender Equality Strategy\, and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. These frameworks offer significant potential to foster family-friendly workplaces across Europe. \n  \nMeeting objectives\n\nHighlight Key Research: Present studies on current workplace challenges and opportunities for support. \nEngage Employers and Policymakers: Facilitate discussions between employers\, employer organizations\, policymakers\, and NGOs to address challenges and explore effective solutions.\nWorkshop Practical Solutions: Conduct hands-on sessions to identify actionable steps for fostering a family-supportive workplace culture. \n\nKey topics to be addressed during the meeting\n\nEngaging Men in Parental Equality: Breaking Down Barriers and Building Support\nCentering Families in Social Policy Amid Declining Fertility Rates \nAttracting Mothers Back to the Workforce: Policies and Perceptions that Drive Success\nCrafting Inclusive Family Campaigns: Engaging Diverse Audiences in the Workplace and Public Sphere \nDoes the Partnership Family Model Support Fertility?\n\nProgramme and practical information\n\nFull programme here in English.\nSee further information here about the conference.\nThe livestream of the plenary in the morning can be followed here in English and Polish.\nPresentations: Jasmin Thomas (OECD)\, Elizabeth Gosme (COFACE).\nConference video summary in English and Polish.\n2025 Share The Care & ZUS report on Parental Equality in Poland in a broader socio-economic context. \nRead the full meeting report here
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/save-the-date-european-expert-meeting-on-work-life-balance/
LOCATION:Warsaw\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20250218T141211Z
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SUMMARY:COFACE working group on financial inclusion
DESCRIPTION:COFACE working group on financial inclusion\n15th April 10.00-12.00 CET \nObjective of the working group\nThe objective of this working group is to bring together COFACE members and partners working on financial inclusion\, to discuss EU developments and exchange information on key national trends. \nParticipants\nThis working group is for members only\, as well as some key partners like Finance Watch and the European Consumer Organisation. \nTopics on the agenda\nPersonal insolvency\, overindebtedness\, consumer protection\, open finance. \nResources\nPersonal Insolvency: Does Europe Need Harmonised Rules? | Finance Watch\nFramework for financial data access | European Commission (new proposal of the Commission under discussion)\nFinancial literacy and education for Europeans | European Economic and Social Committee (opinion under preparation)\nDigital euro | European Central Bank (technical pilot phase to test feasibility)\nA Strategy to Foster Citizens’ Wealth and Economic Competitiveness in the EU | European Commission (Financial literacy strategy planned for end 2025)\nSingle Currency Package | European Commission (proposals to support the use of cash)\nEuropean Pillar of Social Rights (see principle 20 on access to essential services)\nUnion of Skills |  European Commission (Commission proposal including focus on financial skills and literacy)\nFinancial Services User Group \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-working-group-on-financial-inclusion/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250408T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20241205T191424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T140901Z
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SUMMARY:COFACE working group on safer internet
DESCRIPTION:Background\nFor children and their families\, the digital and physical world are seamlessly connected. Parents and carers have a key role to play in guiding their children through the digital environment and in making sense of both positive and negative experiences. This role should be recognised and supported through a strong regulatory framework\, ongoing dialogue and sharing of experiences between parents/carers and children\, awareness raising and evidence-based support and prevention measures. Children’s exposure to harmful risks online should be reduced without compromising their opportunities to benefit from the positive impact of digital technologies. Families are diverse and need a wide range of support measures from different policy areas\, such as social\, family\, health\, education and digital policies. \nObjectives of the working group meeting\nThe aim of this working group meeting will be to find intersections between family\, education and digital policies\, to address key digital challenges for families of today\, and to build stronger partnerships between family organisations\, Safer Internet Centres and other stakeholders. We will discuss key topics include EU legislative developments\, digital parent support\, sharenting and child rights\, parental control tools and preventing child sexual abuse online\, artificial intelligence\, cyberbullying and more. \n  \nResources\n\nCOFACE Digitalisation principles\nCOFACE policy brief on supporting families in the digital era \nDigital well-being in childhood. Research and policy perspectives from Finland – Vaestoliitto\nOverview of the work of KAVI in Finland – National Audiovisual Institute\nOPINION – Sharenting: exercise of parental rights or infringement of privacy? \nBelgian Presidency of the EU: Content with conscience Conclusions | Vlaanderen.be\nFrance aims to protect kids from parents oversharing pics online – POLITICO\nEuropean Parliamentary question | Sharenting: safeguarding children’s privacy | E-000998/2024 | European Parliament\nBEE SECURE Radar Report in Luxembourg (French and English)\n\n \nLearning materials\n\nBetter Internet for Kids portal – Learning corner for families (in all EU languages)\nE-learning course on school bullying management – L.I.N.K. course for teachers and educators (in English and Greek)\nSpain: Resources for parents and caregivers Recursos para familias (Incibe)\nBelgium: How to choose a trusted adult? Childfocus MAX (in Dutch and French)\nFinland: Insights from Parents and Caregivers of Child Victims of Online Sexual Abuse Project Children\nLuxembourg: AI and Online Safety BEE Secure (in German and French)\nFinland: Media Education \nFinland: New warning website targeting parents and raising awareness about harmful and dangerous social media trends\nFinland: AI abyss video\nFrance: Vinz et Lou– A printable escape game for families (in French)\nFrance: Mon Moment Écran – My Screen Time (In French and English)\nFrance: Stop La Violence – A serious game that raises awareness about bullying and cyberbullying in a fun\, impactful way (In French and English)
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-working-group-on-safer-internet/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250312T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250312T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20250117T182850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T163816Z
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SUMMARY:COFACE online exchange on blended families of today
DESCRIPTION:12th March 11.30-12.30\nThis exchange was organised for COFACE members to take stock of challenges for blended families. \n Blended families\, also known as stepfamilies or recomposed families\, are increasingly common across Europe due to rising rates of divorce\, remarriage\, and cohabitation. These families typically consist of a couple and their children from previous relationships.  \nBlended families in Europe reflect broader societal changes. While challenges persist\, increasing legal recognition and societal support are helping normalise and strengthen these family structures.  \nKeynote speakers\nAnnemie Drieskens\, Gezinsbond (Ligue of Families)\, Belgium Heidi Karvonen\, The Stepfamily Association of Finland (Supli)\nProfessor Angela Abela PhD Department of Child and Family Studies\, University of Malta \n  \nKey points discussed\n\nDefinition & Prevalence of Blended Families\nEmotional challenges of step families\nFinancial difficulties they face the reasons for this\nLegal gaps and policy recommendations\nSupport programmes in Finland\nInternational perspectives and research\n\n\nResources\n\nFamily Cabinet Flanders (Belgium): The Family Cabinet The Family Cabinet project focuses on the questions and needs of families in order to work with families to find solutions to current problems and bottlenecks that families are facing.\nStep Families of Finland: https://supli.fi/en/\nrEUsilience research which discusses the inadequacy of EU social surveys to capture family relations across households\n1st International Conference on blended families: 1st International Conference on Strong Blended Families: Understanding What Works – Newspoint – University of Malta\nHow are large families formed? Blood and step families with three or more children in Hungary
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-online-exchange-on-blended-families-of-today/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250204T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20241202T092910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T132845Z
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SUMMARY:EU Policy Webinar on the implementation of the European Care Strategy
DESCRIPTION:EU Policy Webinar on the implementation of the European Care Strategy\n4th February 2024 \nExecutive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu referred to a European Care Deal in her confirmation hearing on 12th November 2024\, highlighting the “importance of supporting all types of families\, including single mothers.” She explained that her approach prioritises addressing the burden of care. She acknowledged that while caregiving can be a labour of love\, for many people it is a significant burden\, particularly in terms of intergenerational responsibilities. This includes the younger generation caring for their elderly relatives\, as well as women who often carry the majority of caregiving responsibilities without recognition or protection\, and without pay. \nBackground\nFollowing a proposal of the European Commission for a European Care Strategy\, EU Member States adopted two Council Recommendations: one on early childhood education and care\, and one on long-term care.[1] The actions taken under both Recommendations are being monitored through different mechanisms and tools. \nCOFACE advocates for professional care services across the life cycle to help families reconcile their work and family responsibilities.[2] This is essential to help families manage different work-family transitions such as the birth of a child\,  a major change in employment status of one or both parents\, children’s transition through the education and later the employment system\, special needs of a family member and care given for older family members. The visibility of family carers and their essential support and care to their family members\, sometimes with no professional support\, is also highlighted through the European Charter for Family Carers.[3] \nTo support the implementation of the European Care Strategy\, COFACE has been monitoring its development closely with the help of an alliance of European civil society and trade union organisations active in the field of care.[4] \nObjectives of the EU policy webinar\nThis webinar brought together speakers from the EU institutions\, and participants from different fields and backgrounds in order to: \n\nDiscuss tools for monitoring and evaluation of the European Care Strategy implementation;\nShare knowledge from national and EU level in order to strengthen the policy and funding levers to boost implementation.\n\nWorking language: English \nParticipants: COFACE members\, EU and national policy-makers\, European funding authorities\, European and international NGOs. \nFull programme here. \nSpeakers\n\nMary Daly\, University of Oxford\, Joint Coordinator of the rEUsilience research project (Presentation)\nGreet Vermeylen\, Team leader\, Gender equality unit\, DG JUST\, European Commission\nJiri Svojse\, Seconded National Expert\, Social Protection Unit\, DG EMPL\, European Commission\nMaria Calle Garcia\, Chair of the Indicators Sub-group of the Social Protection Committee (Presentation)\nChristian Morabito\, Member of the Network of Experts working on the Social dimension of Education and Training (Presentation)\n\n  \n_______________________________________________ \n[1] 2022 Council Recommendations on early childhood education and care: the Barcelona Targets for 2030\n2022 Council Recommendation on access to affordable high-quality long-term care\n[2] Families on the Edge: Building a comprehensive European Work-life balance reality\, COFACE 2017\n[3] COFACE Disability\, European Charter for Family Carers (2024 review)\n[4]  Joint statement: Time for a European Long-term care platform\, 2024 \n\n  \nResources\n\nA European Care Strategy for caregivers and care receivers\n2022 Council Recommendation on access to affordable high-quality long-term care\nSPC Annual Report 2024 EC-SPC report on long-term care\, 2021\nECE Thematic report review: application of EU labour law to the access for domestic workers to labour and social protection: An analysis of policies in 34 European countries\nAddressing knowledge gaps in relation to the LTC workforce \nLTC sector Social innovation projects on long-term care\nLong-term care page on EUROPA: the list of national LTC coordinators/contact points\, mutual learning reports\, studies\, etc.\nIndicators Sub-Group of the EU Social Protection Committee\nPolish presidency informal education council on inclusive education in January 2025\, which focused partly on ECEC\nThe 2nd wave CARE survey of the European Institute on Gendeer Equality was carried out in 2024\, and data will be released soon.The survey engaged over 60K respondents across the EU. The 1st wave survey microdata is available on GESIS open data portal. The selected list of indicators is published on EIGE’s Gender statistics database.\nMonitoring and Benchmarking frameworks in the field of employment\, social affairs and inclusion
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/eu-policy-webinar-on-the-implementation-of-the-european-care-strategy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250121T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20241115T124826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T200252Z
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SUMMARY:COFACE working group on work-life balance 
DESCRIPTION:COFACE working group on work-life balance \n21 January 2025 9.30-12.30 CET\nRegister here\n  \nObjective of the working group \nThe aim of this working group is to bring together COFACE members working on work-life balance matters and disability rights\, to kick-start a discussion on the work-life balance of parents and carers with disabilities. We will discuss relevant EU legislation\, and collect information on challenges and good practices. This is an internal meeting\, with some guest speakers. The working language of the meeting is English.\n  \nEU context \nThere are two pieces of legislation which are relevant for this discussion.  \nThe EU directive on the work-life balance of parents and carers\, and more specifically article 5.8 which states that “Member States shall assess the need for the conditions of access to and the detailed arrangements for the application of parental leave to be adapted to the needs of adoptive parents\, parents with a disability and parents with children with a disability or a long-term illness.”  \nThe Directive establishing a general framework for equal treatment in employment and occupation and more specifically Article 5 on Reasonable accommodation for disabled persons which states that “In order to guarantee compliance with the principle of equal treatment in relation to persons with disabilities\, reasonable accommodation shall be provided. This means that employers shall take appropriate measures\, where needed in a particular case\, to enable a person with a disability to have access to\, participate in\, or advance in employment\, or to undergo training\, unless such measures would impose a disproportionate burden on the employer. This burden shall not be disproportionate when it is sufficiently remedied by measures existing within the framework of the disability policy of the Member State concerned.” \nPlease note: This meeting is open to COFACE members only.\nFor further information\, contact secretariat@coface-eu.org \n________________________________________ \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/coface-working-group-on-work-life-balance/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20241205T184556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T085959Z
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SUMMARY:Introducing the EU Guidance on Independent Living: Stakeholders' Initial Reactions
DESCRIPTION:Introducing the EU Guidance on Independent Living: Stakeholders’ Initial Reactions\nWednesday 11 December 2024 14h00 – 15h30 CET \nRegister here \nINTERPRETATION: English\, International Sign Language\, Speech to Text in English \nBackground\nThe European Commission has launched its Guidance on independent living and inclusion in the community of persons with disabilities in the context of EU funding. This Guidance is available in all EU languages here. It is the first time that the European Commission details its own understanding of independent living and how EU Funds can be used to foster the needed transformation of support. \nThe Guidance covers: \n\nThe EU’s practical understanding of independent living\nPolicy Orientations for the use of EU Funds\nTransforming principles to actions\nSupport from EU Funds\nMonitoring Progress\n\nIn response to the publication EASPD\, EDF\, Inclusion Europe\, ENIL\, COFACE Families Europe\, and Eurochild invite you to a jointly organised online webinar on 11 December at 14:00 CET. This will be the chance to learn more about the new European Commission Guidance on Independent Living and how it can help you in the transformation of support at national\, regional or local level. \nSpeakers\n\nAntonia Torrens\, COFACE Families Europe\nNadia Hadad\, European Disability Forum (EDF)\nInes Bulic\, European Network on Independent Living (ENIL)\nFrancesca Pisanu\, Eurochild\nLilith Alink\, European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD)\nMilan Šveřepa\, Inclusion Europe\n\nSee full programme here. \nRegister here \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/introducing-the-eu-guidance-on-independent-living-stakeholders-initial-reactions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20241116T170133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241116T170334Z
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Inclusive Education: Connecting Families and Educators
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis event\, co-organised by COFACE Families Europe & EAEA in the framework of 2024 Life-long learning week\, will take place in the COFACE office on 22nd November in Brussels. \nIt will unite participants to explore how integrating the family perspective into education and training programmes can drive meaningful system change. \nBy addressing the key challenge of creating systemic change that supports both educators and families\, this interactive workshop aims to encourage collaboration and innovative solutions. \nParticipants will collaborate using Design Thinking methods to generate actionable ideas for more inclusive education policies. \nBy focusing on the diverse needs of families and the challenges educators face\, the workshop will cultivate a hands-on\, collective environment where participants actively work together to identify solutions. \nThrough case studies\, empathy exercises\, and brainstorming sessions\, attendees will co-create practical suggestions that strengthen both family engagement and educator support within the educational landscape. \nNote that the workshop is FULL\, and registrations are now closed. \nFor more information contact Beybin Elvin Tunç btunc@coface-eu.org \nMore about COFACE education work here. \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/design-thinking-for-inclusive-education-connecting-families-and-educators/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20240923T125635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T140703Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Care and support for families with hearing disabilities
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Breakfast byte webinar on World Children’s Day\n20th November 9.30-11.00 CET \nAbout the webinar\nSpeaker: Olga Corral\, Advisor on accessibility\, education and training at FIAPAS\, Spain. \nTopic: On 2024 World Children’s Day\, this breakfast byte webinar will put the spotlight on supports to families with hearing disabilities\, starting with a deep dive into a programme developed by FIAPAS (COFACE Disability member) in 1998. FIAPAS have a network of more than thirty Family Care and Support Services across Spain which are coordinated by professionals specialised in hearing disabilities and family support. They work closely with volunteers parents. \nFIAPAS carries out the planning\, coordination and monitoring of the actions and results of the network at national level to ensure that people with hearing disabilities and their families have information\, guidance and support throughout the life cycle. Tools include a national internal communication platform\, trainings\, and coordinated actions in relation to the health\, educational and social needs of families. \nAdditionally\, through the analysis of the Network’s care data\, FIAPAS uses this key data to guide social transformation and inclusion. \nJoin the conversation to learn more about this network in Spain and also to share your own practices and positions on family supports. \nResources\nThe full presentation of the webinar can be found here and the recording of the talk will be added to COFACE TV here. \nAdditional FIAPAS resources can be found at the links below: \nhttps://bibliotecafiapas.es/\nhttps://www.queloescuchetodoelmundo.com/\nhttps://bibliotecafiapas.es/en/publication/hearing-accessibility-in-classrooms-and-educational-centres-2/\nhttps://bibliotecafiapas.es/en/publication/hearing-accessibility-to-information-communication-and-learning/ \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/webinar-care-and-support-for-families-with-hearing-disabilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241114T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20241018T120742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T153804Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing institutionalisation of children: strengthening families and building community-based alternative care
DESCRIPTION:Preventing institutionalisation of children:\nstrengthening families and building community-based alternative care\n14th of November from 9.30 to 12.30\nRegister here \nOn behalf of the European Expert Group on the transition from institution to community-based living (EEG)\, we are pleased to invite you to our annual study session: Preventing institutionalisation of children: strengthening families and building community-based alternative care that will take place on the 14th of November from 9.30 to 12.30. \nSome of the main drivers of institutionalisation of children are a lack of community-based alternative care and the absence of preventative family support\, accessible education and social services in the community. Children belonging to vulnerable families and disadvantaged groups and households\, such as children with disabilities and Roma children\, are particularly at risk when they and their families are not adequately supported. \nThis year EEG study session will provide examples of effective policies and practices of building community-based alternative care\, early childhood intervention and family support and prevention services through Europe: \n\nPreventing Child – Family Separation in vulnerable families (Spain)\nFamily-Centred Early Childhood Intervention (Portugal)\nDeveloping Family-based alternative care (Poland).\n\nThe EU has been promoting the transition from institutional to family- and community-based care through EU policy and funds since more than a decade. Although the EU highly encourages its Member States to focus on providing community-based alternative care\, early intervention\, preventative measures and family strengthening\, there is little sharing of good practices or guidance available for them on what this should look like\, and which measures\, services and systems can contribute to this goal. \nThe study session will highlight how the practices relate to EU policy and funds\, in particular the European Child Guarantee. It will also explore how the EU Child Guarantee supports the development of such policies and practice\, and how it can be further used to prevent institutionalisation and foster the wellbeing of children and their families.  Each session will conclude with a Q&A to ensure participants can ask questions and share their feedback. \nFull programme here. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/preventing-institutionalisation-of-children-strengthening-families-and-building-community-based-alternative-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241105T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20240906T205028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T211726Z
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SUMMARY:Comms Webinar on Accessible and Inclusive Practices with Lila Sylviti
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Families Europe is pleased to invite its members and partner organisations to an upcoming online training on inclusive and accessible communications. The training will be given by Lila Sylviti\, who specialises in accessible information\, inclusive graphic design\, and easy-to-read. You can find more info and samples of her work on her website: www.sayiteasy.eu . \nThe aim of the training is to: \n\nGet a better understanding of what inclusion and accessibility means when it comes to communication and information.\nImprove our skills in writing\, design and using communications channels\, like the website and social media\, in a more inclusive and accessible way.\nEmpower communications professionals with information and practical tips.\n\nPlease note that this is an invitation-only event with priority access for COFACE members and its network. \nWorking language: English \nFor more information contact: Bettina Guigui bguigui@coface-eu.org.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/comms-training-accessibility-inclusivity/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241024T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T142628
CREATED:20240724T180514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T123935Z
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SUMMARY:Family carers in Europe today: state of play
DESCRIPTION:European Round Table\nWhen? 24th October 2024\, from 9.00-12.00\nWhere? European Committee of the Regions\, Room JDE51\, 99-101 Rue Belliard\, 1040 Brussels\, Belgium \n\nBackground\n\nIn the run-up to the 29th October UN international day of care and support\, this European round table co-hosted by COFACE Disability and the European Committee of the Regions\, fostered debate on the realities and support needs of family carers in the European Union today. It shed light on the role of European frameworks to support families with disabilities and/or in need of care through robust community-based intervention models at the local and regional levels. \nIt is on this occasion that COFACE Disability launched its reviewed European Charter for Family Carers\, available in English and French\, and Easy-to-read in English. See here. \nWorking languages: English and French \nFull programme: English/French \nKey findings: The report of the Round table can be found here. \nPresentations \nSebastian Gonzalez\, Policy and Advocacy Officer\, COFACE Families Europe\nDovilė Juodkaitė\, Member of the EESC and co-creator of the EESC opinion on Caregivers\nHaydn Hammersley\, Social Policy Coordinator\, European Disability Forum\nMathilde Prilleux\, Programme Assistant\, European Social Fund + Community of Practice on Social inclusion\nKatarina Ivanković Knežević\, Director for social rights and Inclusion\, DG EMPL\, European Commission \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/family-carers-in-europe-today-state-of-play/
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