poverty
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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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30 June Jun 2016 1515 30 June 2016 The EU agenda behind the Migration Partnership Framework
Bob van Dillen, a migration and development expert, exposes the weaknesses of the European Commission's Migration Partnership Framework and questions its capacity to really serve the purpose of helping people in need.
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29 June Jun 2016 1759 29 June 2016 EASPD and its key partners call on the EU to act on social care
Members of the European Parliament, representatives from social services, trade unions and organisations representing persons with disabilities called on the European Commission (EC) and the European Parliament (EP) to do more to support high quality social care – through adequately trained professionals - in Europe.
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27 June Jun 2016 1704 27 June 2016 100 EU NGOs reject EU Commission migration response plan
The EU is set to open a dark chapter in its history unless it rejects the European Commission’s proposal on migration, a coalition of more than 100 NGOs warned on Monday.
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24 June Jun 2016 0928 24 June 2016 UK and EU must maintain strong reputation as leaders in international development
Diane Sheard, interim Europe Executive Director at The ONE Campaign calls on all UK political leaders to confirm their commitment to that cause, which is at the heart of British values.
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22 June Jun 2016 0811 22 June 2016 Cash transfer programs might disrupt the system of humanitarian aid
According to studies, in many contexts cash is a better way to help people and stimulate markets, and represents value for money compared to in-kind alternatives.
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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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16 June Jun 2016 1119 16 June 2016 The energy days promote the transition to Europe’s sustainable energy future
Citizens and stakeholders are organising European Union Energy Days throughout the month of June to activate the transition to secure, clean and efficient energy. Held as part of EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), presentations, workshops, conferences, tours, displays and other activities will spread the word about energy-efficiency and renewables. The events, which will take place in Europe and beyond, are expected to attract thousands of visitors. Over 30 Energy Days are planned for Brussels alone around the EUSEW Policy Conference and Sustainable Energy Awards.
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15 June Jun 2016 1503 15 June 2016 Women farmers are key to tackling rural poverty
Worldwide, women comprise about 40 % of the agricultural labour force and play a crucial role in food production, processing and marketing of produce along agricultural value chains. Although they have a critical role to play in all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), women and girls across the world still face significant discrimination in access to productive resources and economic opportunities in agriculture.
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10 June Jun 2016 1327 10 June 2016 70mn Europeans have poor literacy: EU targets building skills in new agenda
Today in Brussels, the European Commission adopted a new and comprehensive Skills Agenda for Europe. The aim is to ensure that people develop a broad set of skills from early on in life and to make the most of Europe’s human capital, which will ultimately boost employability, competitiveness and growth in Europe.