society
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26 January Jan 2017 1459 26 January 2017 Corruption: here is the global picture
Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index 2016 analyses the levels of corruption country by country, portraying a concerning global picture where no country is immune to closed-doors deals and conflict of interest
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25 January Jan 2017 1236 25 January 2017 President Trump: a civil society galvanizer
While the first decisions of President Trump shake the achievements’ of the environmentalist movements and threaten women’s rights, civil society sees an outburst in activism and participation
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4 January Jan 2017 1432 04 January 2017 The Social Platform Annual Report 2015 unveiled
Social Platform have released their annual report 2015
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23 December Dec 2016 0804 23 December 2016 A letter to Santa from the nonprofit sector
Santa is taking credit for the work of our sector long enough. It is time for you to change your ways. A memo on behalf of all of us in the nonprofit sector penned by the outstanding blogger who runs Nonprofitwithball.
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16 December Dec 2016 1058 16 December 2016 Winners of Civil Society Prize show reality surpasses imagination
The EESC 2016 Prize rewards model and inspiring projects that represent the best of human solidarity in Europe and which have demonstrated real on the ground. Hungarian NGO Artemisio Foundation awarded first prize for championing diverse and multicultural society in Hungary
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12 December Dec 2016 0943 12 December 2016 When businesses don't forget human rights
According to a new report, many of the best companies set an example by going above and beyond their traditional role protect civil society space.
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9 December Dec 2016 1624 09 December 2016 Someday nobody will try to imagine how her life looks like
The full implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Europe is challenging. However, the battle is being fought by men and women whose dedication will make the difference for the life of disabled people.
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9 December Dec 2016 1118 09 December 2016 Transparency, silver bullet for a more just society
As more than 70 governments, together with the private sector and civil society, are meeting in Paris for the Open Government Partnership Summit to promote transparency, citizen participation and democratic innovation, let's make sure the topic is on the table for elections across Europe.
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7 December Dec 2016 1638 07 December 2016 Breaking the barriers that hinder refugees integration
The new study by Caritas Europa "Welcome! Migrants make Europe stronger" provides proposals and experiences that empower migrants and the receiving communities for a better integration.
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7 December Dec 2016 1312 07 December 2016 Skills, volunteerism, opportunities. Commission goes ahead with European Solidarity Corps
European Commission presents measures to improve opportunities for young people and launches European Solidarity Corps