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25 April Apr 2016 1100 25 April 2016 How to achieve better results for the most marginalised
The decrease of public funding for NGOs and the increase of development and humanitarian challenges at the same time means complex challenges for civil society lie ahead. As part of a recent Awareness raising event in Brussels, CONCORD director Seamus Jefferson shared some recommendations on how to tackle the situation.
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19 April Apr 2016 1444 19 April 2016 Ladies, united we lobby
Strengthening women’s movements and creating alliances with other organizations. But also understanding the power within ourselves. The European Women‘s Lobby and its members set their mission straight, and the roadmap to achieving it.
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14 April Apr 2016 0934 14 April 2016 Coexistence, Europe needs a new impulse
Join and give visibility to the initiatives organized by the committee of 'Together in Peace" meant to transcend our differences so we can say NO to terror and YES to building a culture of peaceful coexistence and cooperation.
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12 April Apr 2016 1532 12 April 2016 Chapeau Portugal
While some countries fire rubber bullets and tear gas at refugees, build barriers and close borders, Portugal is setting the example on how to welcome, treat and give a concrete chance to those who look for a better life.
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12 April Apr 2016 1209 12 April 2016 Welcome to Tropico Beach: Brussels takes a stand on #taxhavens
With the Panama Papers bringing the issue of tax transparency to the top of the EU agenda,NGOs such as Oxfam and Transparency International are calling for the EU to take decisive action on corporate tax transparency.
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11 April Apr 2016 1420 11 April 2016 What does Independent Living mean for you?
This is the question ENIL (The European Network on Independent Living) sets to its members and supporters for this year’s European Independent Living Day on 5th May.
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4 April Apr 2016 1443 04 April 2016 Who are the migrants being sent back from Greece to Turkey?
Today marks the first day of deportations of migrants from Greece back to Turkey under the controversial EU-Turkey deal, agreed upon in Brussels last month. With most of the deported migrants coming from Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vita International takes a closer look at Pakistani migration flows.
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30 March Mar 2016 1419 30 March 2016 Integrate or leave. Germany plays the trump card
German interior minister Thomas De Maiziere sends a clear message to migrants: If the newcomers would not make an effort to integrate, they will lose the right to stay.
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30 March Mar 2016 1106 30 March 2016 Member state offices in Brussels: wide open to corporate lobbyists
Corporate lobbyists enjoy widespread access to member state representations according to the first ever study on lobbying activities at national government offices in Brussels.
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25 March Mar 2016 1431 25 March 2016 Keep calm and carry on
Following the terrorist attacks in Brussels this week, city life has continued with only minor interruptions. Why?