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  • Unbreakable Women In Glass, Exhibition View Photo Credit Francesco Allegretto (1) (1)Events
    16 September Sep 2020 1800 16 September 2020

    Unbreakable: Women in Glass

    Staff

    With the exhibition “Unbreakable: Women in Glass”, curators Nadja Romain and Koen Vanmechelen balance the glass work of 64 contemporary women artists with the masculinity of a legendary Venetian glass furnace. This landmark exhibition of Fondazione Berengo explores the creative idiosyncrasies of glass work produced by female artists who continue to be sidelined in the art world. Featuring visionary artists from Europe, the United States, Latin America, and Asia the show brings together an ambitious line-up of women who have worked with Berengo studio in its furnaces on Murano during its thirty years of history. The exhibition is open until 7th January 2021

  • Markus Spiske UnsplashEurope
    19 July Jul 2020 1731 19 July 2020

    Coronavirus response: EESC calls for swift approval of EU recovery plan

    Staff

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) backs a number of Commission proposals to speed up European recovery, underlining that the involvement of civil society organisations is essential

  • Hands By PixabayProjects
    6 July Jul 2020 0801 06 July 2020

    EESC launches "Civil society against COVID-19" web pages

    Staff

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) demonstrates its members' commitment on the ground to tackling the coronavirus crisis by officially opening a special section on its website

  • Markus Spiske UnsplashEU
    16 June Jun 2020 1138 16 June 2020

    "We must be united for the future of Europe, and now is the time for action", say EESC president Luca Jahier and European Commissioner Elisa Ferreira

    Staff

    At its June plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) hosted a debate on the recovery of the European economy following the crisis brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, stressing that the focus must now be on implementing the European Commission's plan

  • © Architecture Art & Build + Atelier D’Architecture Paul Noël#Covid19
    20 May May 2020 1631 20 May 2020

    Civil society organisations call to have a hand in designing Europe's recovery plan

    Staff

    Civil society organisations have been at the forefront of fighting the pandemic in Europe, often stepping in at a moment's notice to plug huge gaps in the public provision of social services and healthcare. Meeting remotely with the EESC on 12 May, they asked to be at the table with EU institutions and governments to help design a recovery plan for a sustainable Europe

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Little SunSocial business
13 January Jan 2017 0804 13 January 2017

The portable lamp plugged in the sunshine

Martino Pillitteri

Little Sun Solar Lamp, a new social business frontier envisioned by installation artist Olafur Eliasson. A global project that is transforming over a million lives through the awesome power of the sun

Altalena MateraDisabilities
5 January Jan 2017 0912 05 January 2017

A swing accessible to children in wheelchairs

Marina Moioli

Developed thanks the efforts of the voluntary association Genitori H24 (Parents H24), the swing was inaugurated last summer in the Italian city of Matera.

SantaWishes granting
23 December Dec 2016 0804 23 December 2016

A letter to Santa from the nonprofit sector

Nonprofitwithballs

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.

ChildrenMigration
16 December Dec 2016 1337 16 December 2016

Children on the move remain forgotten and unprotected

World Vision

As EU leaders are discussing migration within the Council arena, World Vision is calling on them to protect children on the move from all forms of violence.

PrizeSolidarity in action
16 December Dec 2016 1058 16 December 2016

Winners of Civil Society Prize show reality surpasses imagination

Staff

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

  • Marina VoudouriIndependent living
    13 December Dec 2016 1231 13 December 2016

    Getting to know role models: ENIL board member Marina Voudouri

    Staff

    Marina is originally from Greece, but has been living in Rome for many years, where she is sitting on one of the district’s governing bodies and is on the forefront of advocacy for independent living.

  • MigrationImpact
    12 December Dec 2016 1326 12 December 2016

    Better international co-ordination could lead to more worldwide benefits from migration

    Staff

    Despite growing economic dynamism in many developing regions, international migration flows are not being diverted towards these new alternative poles but rather are concentrating in advanced economies, according to a new OECD Development Centre report.

  • Society BusinessTaking responsability
    12 December Dec 2016 0943 12 December 2016

    When businesses don't forget human rights

    Monica Straniero

    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.

  • DisabledIndependent living
    9 December Dec 2016 1624 09 December 2016

    Someday nobody will try to imagine how her life looks like

    Martino Pillitteri

    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.

  • Panama Op-Ep
    9 December Dec 2016 1118 09 December 2016

    Transparency, silver bullet for a more just society

    Eloise Todd

    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.

  • RefugeesMigration
    7 December Dec 2016 1638 07 December 2016

    Breaking the barriers that hinder refugees integration

    Martino Pillitteri

    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.

  • Solidarity CorpsSolidarity in action
    7 December Dec 2016 1312 07 December 2016

    Skills, volunteerism, opportunities. Commission goes ahead with European Solidarity Corps

    Staff

    European Commission presents measures to improve opportunities for young people and launches European Solidarity Corps

  • CaritasMaking inroads
    6 December Dec 2016 1610 06 December 2016

    Migrants make Europe stronger

    Staff

    Caritas Europa new report explores what are the barriers that are robbing migrants social and professional opportunities that would allow many new comers to make inroads in our society. The good news? Such barriers can be overcome. Here is how...

  • DevelopmentState of the art
    5 December Dec 2016 0952 05 December 2016

    How European development aid makes a difference

    Staff

    In 2015, Europe provided €68 billion in development aid, which is over 50 % of all global aid efforts, with the main aim of eradicating poverty. EU imports from developing countries are worth €860 billion a year. Better EU aid coordination could free €800 million in additional development funding.

  • FilantropiaGECES report
    1 December Dec 2016 1717 01 December 2016

    13 recommendations to support the development of social entrepreneurship

    Staff

    The European Commission Expert Group on Social Entrepreneurship ( GECES) issues a key report of recommendations to all stakeholders involved in supporting the development of social entrepreneurship as a way to promote sustainable growth in Europe. The report is a call for action to the European Commission, member states as well as social enterprise organisations, to increase the political focus on and resources dedicated to social entrepreneurship in Europe.

  • ChildrenMigration
    1 December Dec 2016 0940 01 December 2016

    7 priority actions to protect all refugee and migrant children

    Staff

    A coalition of NGOs call for responses to migration to be effective or protect children unless they systematically take into account their best interests and specific needs.

  • ChesterIndependent living
    30 November Nov 2016 0936 30 November 2016

    Chester wins the Access City Award 2017

    Staff

    The award is organised by the European Commission together with the European Disability Forum. It recognises and celebrates cities for their efforts to make it easier for disabled and older people to gain access to public areas such as housing, children’s play areas, public transport or communication technologies.

  • Hate CrimeIndependent living
    29 November Nov 2016 1341 29 November 2016

    Disability hate crime on the rise in Europe

    Staff

    Tomorrow, on 30 November, the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) will hold a round table on disability hate crime. The event will focus on three questions: what is disability hate crime; key findings of ENIL’s research in 2016; and improving cooperation among different actors to better prevent and address disability hate crime.

  • Sud Africa#ShiftThePower
    28 November Nov 2016 1851 28 November 2016

    South Africa welcomes the first World Summit on Community Philanthropy

    Anna Omodei

    It will be held in Johannesburg on December 2nd and 3rd. It is sponsored by the Global Fund for Community Foundations and the Global Alliance for Community Philanthropy. Assifero - National Association of Foundations and Bodies of Philanthropy Institutional, will be representing Italy

  • AidSDGs
    28 November Nov 2016 1502 28 November 2016

    NGOs urge the EU to agree an action plan that respects their promises on development and aid effectiveness

    Staff

    Today, as the EU adopted its Common Position for the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation High Level Meeting taking place in Nairobi on 30 November - 1 December, Europe’s development NGOs urged EU leaders to set themselves a clear timeline to achieve their commitments, crucial to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Press reviews

  • 11 January Jan 2018 1608 11 January 2018

    Migration can benefit the world. This is how we at the UN plan to help

    The Guardian
  • 20 December Dec 2017 1453 20 December 2017

    Uber dealt blow after EU court classifies it as transport service

    Reuters
  • 20 December Dec 2017 1441 20 December 2017

    Britain is the most individualistic country in the EU, Europe-wide survey finds

    The Independent
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    Eu says Brexit transition to end by 31 December 2020

    Bbc
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