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  • Train GermanyGreen Deal
    30 November Nov 2021 1914 30 November 2021

    European Year of Rail 2021 – Rail can make a big contribution to smart and sustainable mobility

    Staff

    The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held an event promoting the European year dedicated to rail and explaining its potential to become a fully sustainable and competitive transport option, thereby helping to achieve the Green Deal targets

  • Artificial IntelligenceNews
    9 October Oct 2021 1843 09 October 2021

    AI in Europe: not all decisions can be reduced to ones and zeros, says the EESC

    Staff

    In two reports on draft EU legislation on artificial intelligence, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for an all-out ban on social scoring in the EU and for a complaint and redress mechanism for people who have suffered harm from an AI system.

  • Markus Spiske W Iux Lhndc Lw Unsplash (2)Recovery plan
    22 September Sep 2021 1129 22 September 2021

    Broad participation by civil society is key to a strong recovery in Europe

    Staff

    A hearing organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) discussed opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plans in the various Member States, revealing that civil society is still far from being effectively involved in the process. There were calls for improved consultations in the upcoming implementing phase, following the shortcomings at the drafting stage

  • Ninno Jackjr Cg6gd QIOY UnsplashGender
    30 June Jun 2021 1902 30 June 2021

    CARE commits $130M to work towards SDG5: gender equality

    Staff

    10 Million women and girls will be supported by the global confederation working to fight poverty in 104 countries through Village Savings and Loans Savings Groups as part of a global strategy to transform gender dynamics and achieve gender equality. CARE applauds the convening of the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) in Paris, and as one of the organizations leading one of the “Action Coalitions” during the forum, is making bold commitments towards a future of gender equality by 2030

  • Krists Luhaers At Pwn YND Jnm UnsplashEurope
    30 June Jun 2021 1709 30 June 2021

    EU Commission proposes coordinated measures for the safe reopening of the cultural sector

    Staff

    The Commission has just published EU guidelines to ensure the safe resumption of activities in the cultural and creative sectors across the EU. These guidelines are expected to guide the design and implementation of measures and protocols in EU countries to cover both the safe reopening as well as the sustainable recovery in the cultural and creative sectors

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Artificial IntelligenceNews
9 October Oct 2021 1843 09 October 2021

AI in Europe: not all decisions can be reduced to ones and zeros, says the EESC

Staff

In two reports on draft EU legislation on artificial intelligence, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) calls for an all-out ban on social scoring in the EU and for a complaint and redress mechanism for people who have suffered harm from an AI system.

Krists Luhaers At Pwn YND Jnm UnsplashEurope
30 June Jun 2021 1709 30 June 2021

EU Commission proposes coordinated measures for the safe reopening of the cultural sector

Staff

The Commission has just published EU guidelines to ensure the safe resumption of activities in the cultural and creative sectors across the EU. These guidelines are expected to guide the design and implementation of measures and protocols in EU countries to cover both the safe reopening as well as the sustainable recovery in the cultural and creative sectors

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.

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    Eu says Brexit transition to end by 31 December 2020

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