advocacy
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21 September Sep 2016 0952 21 September 2016 Most people with dementia have yet to receive a diagnosis, let alone treatment and care
According to the World Alzheimer Report 2016, greater involvement of non-specialist primary care staff can unlock capacity to meet increasing demand for dementia care, and could make the cost of care per person up to 40% cheaper.
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8 September Sep 2016 1156 08 September 2016 Oxfam:«Each day 28 unaccompanied children fall out of Italy’s weak reception system»
With latest UNICEF figures showing ever more children globally are uprooted, the number of unaccompanied refugee and migrant children arriving to Europe through Italy has doubled this year and Europe is failing to properly support them, a new Oxfam report reveals.
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5 August Aug 2016 1116 05 August 2016 Young women get recognized for their volunteer work
Volunteers mostly work outside of the spotlight, and rarely get recognised for the work they do. This is why the global women's empowerment global organization, Zonta International, established the Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program in 1990. The program goal is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs, by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. The award? Ten international scholarships of US$4,000 each, and up to 32 district scholarships of US$1,000.
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19 July Jul 2016 1441 19 July 2016 El Niño is changing our children's future
El Niño, through drought, floods and sometimes both, is causing food insecurity, increased food prices, death of livestock and economic slow-down. The most affected? Children.
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13 July Jul 2016 1533 13 July 2016 Ventimiglia refugee crisis: "Protect people, not borders" says Caritas Europa
Caritas Europa, together with its members Secours Catholique-Caritas France and Caritas Italy, is calling on the EU and in particular on the French and Italian governments to take action to respect the human dignity and fundamental rights of migrants stuck in Ventimiglia, Italy. “There are no services at all apart from what is provided by civil society” says Caritas Europa's Policy and Advocacy Officer Marie Tempesta.
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1 July Jul 2016 1103 01 July 2016 How serious is the EU about fighting poverty?
The budget for 2017 proposes maintaining the same level of external spending that was planned when the seven-year budget cycle of the EU was agreed in 2013. A budget, as pointed out by One Campaign, that was clearly not designed to address the new challenges that the world is facing today.
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22 June Jun 2016 1521 22 June 2016 4 ideas to make something real out of the SDGs
The 10-year anniversary edition of the European Development Days (EDD) is over. After 2 days of conferences and workshops, it is Caritas Europa turn to say how turning sustainable development goals into action.
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17 June Jun 2016 1156 17 June 2016 Overwhelming love for Jo Cox
The signs of affection for Jo Cox displayed by million of people around the world is moving and mounting. The silent majority of men and women who share her values and commitments is voicing its love for her.
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16 June Jun 2016 1325 16 June 2016 Protecting workers in the supply chain would help to end poverty
The 105th International Labour Conference (ILC) closed following two weeks of deliberations on key world of work issues, including decent work in global supply chains.
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9 June Jun 2016 1248 09 June 2016 UNESCO: Our cultural diversity is under attack, we need to protect our heritage for peace
With the increasing targeting and attacks on cultural heritage sites across the world, but especially the Middle East and Africa, UNESCO are holding a high-level conference called #unite4heritage in Brussels this 9-10 June with technical experts. The aim? To strengthen policy advocacy for better recognition of cultural diversity in strategies for reconstruction and peacebuilding.