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6 April Apr 2016 1256 06 April 2016 Civil Society on Greece: NGOs and Athens are working together
Following the publication of their new strategy for 2016-2022, CONCORD Europe Director Seamus Jeffreson went to Athens to meet with their member, the Greek NGDO platform. One of his main takeaways from the trip was that “it was notable to see Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) very visible in providing essential social services to vulnerable communities in Athens.”
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4 April Apr 2016 1123 04 April 2016 12 entrepreneurs whose social good enterprises are changing the global landscape
The World Economic Forum has announced the list of Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneurs of the 2016. Twelve social entrepreneurs from around the world have been recognised for outstanding entrepreneurial activities for the benefit of the marginalised and poor.
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31 March Mar 2016 1711 31 March 2016 European Disability Movement agrees definition of independent living
ENIL, the Europe-wide network of disabled people, has successfully campaigned for a common definition of Independent Living. The first step in ensuring that it becomes part of the EU and national policy documents.
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31 March Mar 2016 1153 31 March 2016 The circus founded by human trafficking survivors
A documentary now seeking funds on kickstarter, tells the story of three women, survivors of child trafficking who set up Nepal’s first and only circus
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31 March Mar 2016 0953 31 March 2016 Can a government regulate happiness?
The new edition of the World Happiness Report 2016 showed that people are happier living in societies where there is less inequality of happiness. It also found that happiness inequality has increased significantly (comparing 2012-2015 to 2005-2011) in most countries, in almost all global regions, and for the population of the world as a whole.
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30 March Mar 2016 1637 30 March 2016 Why the Lahore attacks are not a Christian tragedy
Only 14 of the 72 victims have been identified as Christians but the international media is portraying this brutal attack as a Christian tragedy. Religious terrorist organizations constantly try to lure young people into joining them and they do so by creating the illusion that the current war is a war between Muslims and non-Muslims.
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29 March Mar 2016 1040 29 March 2016 The Future of Impact Investing is in Female Hands
Many social impact investors explicitly use gender equality as a category of analysis when making investment decisions – include access to capital for women entrepreneurs and businesses, investments that promote gender equity in the workplace, and investments that increase the number of products and services that benefit women and girls.
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25 March Mar 2016 1158 25 March 2016 Radovan Karadžić: The bitter taste of justice
The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia convicted former serb leader Radovan Karadžić of genocide, sentencing him to 40 years’ imprisonment. But if Amnesty International described this as a major step towards justice for victims, the verdict leaves survivors and victims’ relatives disheartened
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24 March Mar 2016 1432 24 March 2016 Women in Turkey: "We are asking you for support to help rebuild lives"
Women from the Women's Peace Initiative in Turkey are sending out an online message to ask for help rebuilding the lives of those displaced by the destruction caused in Kurdish region of Turkey. They have launched a campaign called #Room4Life on INDIEGOGO, and are asking for donations to reach their target goal of $100,000.
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22 March Mar 2016 1345 22 March 2016 Solidarity takes over Brussels
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks that hit the European capital on Tuesday morning, a surge of solidarity took over the city, with people asking to donate blood and #porteouverte trending on Twitter
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21 March Mar 2016 1410 21 March 2016 TTIP: Civil society groups denounce new EU regulatory cooperation proposal
According to 45 organisations, the new EU proposal on Regulatory Cooperation is a threat to democracy and it will weaken the right to regulate in the public interest.
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17 March Mar 2016 1600 17 March 2016 This is why Blu destroyed their murals
Blu has destroyed their murals in Bologna to protest against the exhibition at Palazzo Pepoli. Many artists and citizens are supporting this choice with an event on Facebook entitled "I do not participate", and the Twitter hashtag #mementomuri, in order to boycott the inauguration. "For the first time, the destruction of a piece by its artist has become more important than its creation," says Sabina de Gregari, expert in Street Art.
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15 March Mar 2016 1703 15 March 2016 Sweep these people off the floor
Sevgi Akarçeşme, former editor in chief of Today’s Zaman, recalls the night when the police raided the building of the most important and independent opposition newspaper in Turkey. «What happened to journalists today» she warns « can happen to citizens tomorrow».
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14 March Mar 2016 1627 14 March 2016 Game of Thrones cast raises aid to Syrian refugees
Cast members of the famous HBO tv show join forces with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to raise awareness on the global refugee crisis and on the plights of the Syrians.
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14 March Mar 2016 0927 14 March 2016 The myth buster on independent living
Some of the most common misconceptions about disabled people, independent living and personal assistance are been busted, exposed and challenged by ENIL, the European network on Independent Living. A way of raising awareness on these issues through discerning reality from legends.
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11 March Mar 2016 1305 11 March 2016 Millions going hungry, whilst Europe wastes 50% of its food
With food wastage at an all-time high and a predicted increase of 40% by 2020, EU Dutch presidency is asking civil society and the European Economic and Social Committee to provide exploratory opinions and solutions to the problem that is seeing over 1/3 of food produced globally going into the garbage.
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4 March Mar 2016 1350 04 March 2016 UNHCR: 6 steps towards solving the refugee situation in Europe
Ahead of a meeting of heads of state or government of the European Union (EU) with Turkey on 7 March in Brussels, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has today issued recommendations aimed at helping States solve the refugee situation in Europe.
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3 March Mar 2016 1645 03 March 2016 Different. Just like you
A handbook designed for professionals and volunteers who engage with persons with disabilities in their work. A guidance in planning and implementing activities in relation to psychosocial support and inclusion.
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29 February Feb 2016 1339 29 February 2016 We need more inclusion for people with disabilities
Over one billion people in the world live with disabilities. According to a recent report, for 1/7 of our global population, inclusion in society is made more difficult by physical barriers such as inaccesible buildings, and mental barriers of stigma and discrimination. Promoting a psychosocial approach to inclusion through empowerment might be the solution.