Africa, recommendations for an European investments plan

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Link2017shares its proposals in regards of the European Plan for Investments in Africa and the Mediterranean / Near East in the framework of the migration agenda.

Less space for civic engagement in Europe

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A survey of civil society organisations in Europe conducted in early 2016 by Civil Society Europe and CIVICUS shows evidence of shrinking civic space in the old continent.

Labour market recovers but poverty and social exclusion remain

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Driven by a labor market recovery, EU citizens' opportunities for social participation have improved slightly for the first time since the beginning of the economic crisis in 2008. Not everyone is benefiting from this, however. A high risk of poverty persists in many countries. Children and youth in southern Europe continue to suffer most severely from the impact of the economic crisis. The findings of the Bertelsmann Stiftung Social Justice Index 2016.

Accessibility Act: Time to move forward

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The European Accessibility Act challenges addressed by experts that met at the European Parliament along with the members of the Disability Inter Group and the European Disability Forum.

Marrakech climate summit: are expectations too high ?

Monica Straniero

The Paris Agreement set the overarching framework for dealing with climate change in the decades to come. But alone it will not solve the problem. Now, at Marrakech summit, nations must define the rules for the accord and to lay out a viable plan for providing at least $100 billion a year to developing countries to support climate action.

Helping women and girls from FGM-practising countries seeking asylum in EU

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Takeaways from the conference on ‘Gender-related vulnerabilities in the EU asylum procedures: Spotlight on FGM’ organized by the END FGM Network

Connecting more women and girls to the internet by 2020 could help lift millions out of poverty

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According to the findings of ONE’s Making the Connection Report, digital chasm is starkest for women who are denied online access because of their gender – yet when connected they propel development for everyone

Social Inclusion must be a priority in Juncker Investment Plan 2.0

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EASPD believes the extension of the European Fund for Strategic Investment must include a stronger focus on supporting and empowering those most disadvantaged in society to thrive. In a position paper launched today, EASPD outlines three major steps for EFSI to achieve this: capacity building for social actors, better targeting the social sector and earmarking for social projects.

A snapshot of the Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment sector in Europe in 2016

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According to the Evpa ( European Venture Philanthropy association) survey, the sector is a dynamic and evolving sector focused on providing more effective and measurable support for social purpose organisations and tackling the major issues facing our societies today.

Worldwide green light for climate action as Paris Agreement enters into force

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The historic event comes less than a year after the landmark agreement was adopted and just days ahead of the UN climate conference in Marrakech, Morocco.