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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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9 November Nov 2016 1204 09 November 2016 Marrakech climate summit: are expectations too high ?
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.
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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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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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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.
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2 November Nov 2016 1435 02 November 2016 Mosul, children arriving at camps too terrified to speak
Children fleeing Mosul are arriving at camps petrified, struggling to express themselves, and in some cases too terrified to speak, say World Vision staff based just outside of the city
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28 October Oct 2016 1534 28 October 2016 European companies awarded for their green business solutions
Businesses are quickly recognising that shifting to a circular economy makes sound economic sense. The Commission's 'European Business Awards for the Environment' rewards the best of these pioneers for their eco-innovative practices and products
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28 October Oct 2016 0201 28 October 2016 EU aid gap puts sustainable development at risk
The new aid target the EU set itself to reach the 0.7% target by 2030 is too long and too uncertain to deliver the financing needed to end global poverty by 2030, CONCORD Aidwatch report says
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27 October Oct 2016 1715 27 October 2016 An accessibility success story
After a long period of campaigning, lobbying and negotiation the European Parliament yesterday adopted the ‘Directive on the Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Sector Bodies’ (Web Directive). This means that all public authority websites and mobile applications, including electronic and multimedia publications have to be accessible.
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27 October Oct 2016 1544 27 October 2016 Silvia Costa: «In 20 years of European voluntary service thousands of young people have kept Eu united»
The European Parliament approved a resolution on Voluntary Service and the promotion of volunteering in Europe. A step that will lead to the definition of the activities and volunteer status to facilitate European and international mobility.
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27 October Oct 2016 1036 27 October 2016 Harmonizing EU tax rules is good but commitment to tackle race to the bottom is a must
Oxfam welcomes the Commission's efforts to make taxation fairer and more effective in the EU, the fight against tax evasion and avoidance, and to close loopholes between EU countries and non-EU countries
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27 October Oct 2016 0840 27 October 2016 There will be no soft Brexit for Britain’s poorest
According to the leading academic Kenneth Armstrong, vulnerable and disadvantaged people in the UK are already suffering as a result of Brexit
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26 October Oct 2016 0745 26 October 2016 Is the EU’s migration partnership approach with African countries balanced?
The implementation of the Valletta Action Plan and the EU Migration Compact for cooperation on migration with African countries are not perceived as balanced or as being conducted in a spirit of true partnership by all parties, writes ECDPM’s experts. This risks undermining the EU’s image as partner in the area of migration and development and may undermine principles of good donorship.
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21 October Oct 2016 0924 21 October 2016 Mental health support to refugees is a priority not a luxury
Mental Health Europe (MHE) warns authorities that denying access to mental healthcare and support today will only lead to future challenges in EU Member States tomorrow.
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20 October Oct 2016 1810 20 October 2016 A new tool to promote gender equality in science
Gear, Gender Equality in Academia and Research, offers practical steps to make institutional change in the research sector, which is still dominated by men
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14 October Oct 2016 0819 14 October 2016 Can Brussels do radical?
Many people frustrated about the current political climate, but have they been radical enough to change it ? Tracey and Olga, activists from The European Women's Lobby, kick-start the conversations...
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11 October Oct 2016 1049 11 October 2016 Not financial reporting. Ready to account?
Businesses increasingly find themselves under the spotlight to demonstrate that they are operating not only in accordance with the law, but also in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
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10 October Oct 2016 1410 10 October 2016 Programs for persons with disabilities under threat in Spain & Portugal
Freezing the EU funding will have alarming consequences for people with disabilities. The European Disability Forum raises a red flag
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6 October Oct 2016 0955 06 October 2016 Rich nations leadership wanted. Only 10 countries left to take 56% of global refugees
Wealthy countries have shown a complete absence of leadership and responsibility, leaving just 10 countries, which account for less than 2.5 percent of world GDP, to take in 56 percent of the world’s refugees, said Amnesty International in a comprehensive assessment of the global refugee crisis.