COFACE Families Europe is deeply concerned about the escalating situation in Ukraine and the consequences for the people of Ukraine.
OPEN LETTER: COFACE Families Europe stands with Ukraine
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OPINION: Time and support for analog families in our fast and digitalized world
It is clear that our present and our future are digital. During the pandemic, digital technologies kept families connected and societies functioning.
OPINION: What works to reduce child poverty in our cities?
Even before the pandemic, child poverty levels were already high in cities – often much higher than national averages, which is why many cities have already been finding innovative ways to combat it.
OPINION: Disability and the Family
Persons with Disabilities face barriers and discrimination in their participation in society every day.
OPINION: The harsh reality of single-parent families during the lockdown in Spain – from crisis to opportunity?
In March 2020 Spain, like Italy and other European countries, introduced a hard lockdown in parts or the whole country.
OPINION: Family diversity in the EU – a call for more respect!
Most recently, Commission President von der Leyen used her State of the European Union to underline her support for the LGBTIQ community and the recognition of rainbow families.
OPINION: Primary School and all-day care – from a place of learning to a place of living?
All-day care at that age can positively impact parents and children. However, it is not only the existence of (all-day) childcare and schooling that is crucial, but also its content and quality.
OPINION: Forgotten
Forgotten, family carers lived through a major lack of recognition during this pandemic crisis.
OPINION: This crisis has highlighted the communication barriers of deaf people
Communication with deaf people who are ill or in poor health is also one of our priorities during this health emergency.
OPINION: When the rat race stops
Being stuck at home, everyone has now time to ponder and reflect whether this rat race even makes sense in the first place.
OPINION: Extraordinary COVID-19 parental leave for all European parents during confinement?
Families around Europe live the same difficulties. They should unite in a same demand: parental leave for working parents during the confinement.
OPINION: Getting through the COVID-19 storm – how to communicate with our children?
Never before, have I experienced a situation where human behaviour is so greatly affected that it results in feelings of anxiety isolation and uncertainty everywhere.