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Setback 28 November Nov 2016 0941 28 November 2016 Progress against AIDS has stalled
Ahead of World AIDS Day, ONE warns there really isn’t anything new in our report this year. And that’s a problem
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16days 25 November Nov 2016 0814 25 November 2016 The cost of violence against women
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.
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Roadmap 23 November Nov 2016 1625 23 November 2016 Caritas pillars to achieve social justice
“Social justice and equality in Europe – is possible!" is Caritas vision for resilient social models in Europe that provide for the well-being of all people. This vision is based on the analysis of social realities on the ground.
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Challenges 23 November Nov 2016 1005 23 November 2016 Towards a EU strategy to promote civic space ?
The state of the art, the concerns, the challenges and the proposals regarding the restrictions that civil society organizations are facing to their civic freedoms in many countries across the world,addressed by Civil Society Europe and its members.
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#EUDev 22 November Nov 2016 1527 22 November 2016 Sustainable development: Now actions must speak louder than words
As the EU sets out its priorities, European NGOs react on future European development policy
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Marrakech Summit 21 November Nov 2016 1048 21 November 2016 COP22, companies and investors to cities and regions announce new commitments
The several key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Morocco last week, show determination from so many actors to turn climate commitments into reality. Here is who will do what.
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Learning 18 November Nov 2016 0829 18 November 2016 Why we need financial education?
Financial literacy is a life skill that is needed to succeed in today's society. Unfortunately, despite some improvements, most people still don't grasp the basic financial knowledge.
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#RCAConf 17 November Nov 2016 1406 17 November 2016 A pivotal moment for the Central African Republic
Leaders in Brussels must provide CAR with the support it needs to not only address immediate humanitarian concerns, but also to break the decades-long cycle of conflict with locally owned capacity, writes Friederike Röder.
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#EUBudget2017 17 November Nov 2016 0953 17 November 2016 The sacrificial lamb of the EU budget deal: the humanitarian aid
It took 18 hours of negotiations but at the end a deal that focuses on strengthening the economy and responding to the refugee crisis was reached. But there was a victim: humanitarian aid
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Global Corruption Barometer 16 November Nov 2016 1333 16 November 2016 A third of Eu citizens believes government officials and lawmakers are highly corrupt
Governments are doing a poor job at fighting corruption across Europe and Central Asia. New Transparency International report shows people fear speaking out against corruption
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Development 15 November Nov 2016 1440 15 November 2016 Africa, recommendations for an European investments plan
Link2017shares its proposals in regards of the European Plan for Investments in Africa and the Mediterranean / Near East in the framework of the migration agenda.
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Survay 15 November Nov 2016 0838 15 November 2016 Less space for civic engagement in Europe
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.
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Social justice 14 November Nov 2016 1021 14 November 2016 Labour market recovers but poverty and social exclusion remain
Driven by a labor market recovery, EU citizens' opportunities for social participation have improved slightly for the first time since the beginning of the economic crisis in 2008. Not everyone is benefiting from this, however. A high risk of poverty persists in many countries. Children and youth in southern Europe continue to suffer most severely from the impact of the economic crisis. The findings of the Bertelsmann Stiftung Social Justice Index 2016.
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Independent living 10 November Nov 2016 1126 10 November 2016 Accessibility Act: Time to move forward
The European Accessibility Act challenges addressed by experts that met at the European Parliament along with the members of the Disability Inter Group and the European Disability Forum.
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#EndFGM16 8 November Nov 2016 1319 08 November 2016 Helping women and girls from FGM-practising countries seeking asylum in EU
Takeaways from the conference on ‘Gender-related vulnerabilities in the EU asylum procedures: Spotlight on FGM’ organized by the END FGM Network
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Digital divide 8 November Nov 2016 0834 08 November 2016 Connecting more women and girls to the internet by 2020 could help lift millions out of poverty
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
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Independent living 7 November Nov 2016 1652 07 November 2016 Social Inclusion must be a priority in Juncker Investment Plan 2.0
EASPD believes the extension of the European Fund for Strategic Investment must include a stronger focus on supporting and empowering those most disadvantaged in society to thrive. In a position paper launched today, EASPD outlines three major steps for EFSI to achieve this: capacity building for social actors, better targeting the social sector and earmarking for social projects.
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Social investment 7 November Nov 2016 1037 07 November 2016 A snapshot of the Venture Philanthropy and Social Investment sector in Europe in 2016
According to the Evpa ( European Venture Philanthropy association) survey, the sector is a dynamic and evolving sector focused on providing more effective and measurable support for social purpose organisations and tackling the major issues facing our societies today.
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COP 22 4 November Nov 2016 1647 04 November 2016 Worldwide green light for climate action as Paris Agreement enters into force
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.
