Skills, volunteerism, opportunities. Commission goes ahead with European Solidarity Corps

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European Commission presents measures to improve opportunities for young people and launches European Solidarity Corps

How European development aid makes a difference

Staff

In 2015, Europe provided €68 billion in development aid, which is over 50 % of all global aid efforts, with the main aim of eradicating poverty. EU imports from developing countries are worth €860 billion a year. Better EU aid coordination could free €800 million in additional development funding.

7 priority actions to protect all refugee and migrant children

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A coalition of NGOs call for responses to migration to be effective or protect children unless they systematically take into account their best interests and specific needs.

Inclusion begins at the dinner table

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Fondazione CRT arrives at the “Championing Philanthropy” exhibition at Philanthropy House, Brussels, with the project “Guess who’s coming to dinner?” featuring migrant families who felt the desire to open up themselves and their homes to meeting and sharing offering a special family dinner.

Progress against AIDS has stalled

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Ahead of World AIDS Day, ONE warns there really isn’t anything new in our report this year. And that’s a problem

The cost of violence against women

Monica Straniero

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a global moment championed by the United Nations. Violence against women and girls (VAWG) happens in every country, not only in situations of conflict or crisis, but in contexts others call peaceful, and in both public and private spaces.

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.

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.

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

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.