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29 November 2024

Dear all,

In the run-up of the UN International Day of Care and Support, COFACE held its annual meeting of the Disability Platform at the European Committee of the Regions. The meeting included an open roundtable of family carers and a recorded message from Katarina Ivanković Knežević, Director for Social Rights and Inclusion in the DG EMPL at the European Commission. You can watch the video here.

We are also glad to announce that COFACE has recently welcomed a new member organisation from France: The CNAFAL (Conseil National des Associations Familiales laïques). CNAFAL is dedicated to addressing contemporary societal challenges, including immigration, consumer rights, and advocating for the recognition and support of diverse family structures. Read more about their work here.

Keep scrolling for more updates and news affecting families throughout Europe.

Bettina
Senior Communication Officer
COFACE Families Europe

Strengthening EU care policies for family carers

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A growing recognition of the challenges faced by care systems in the EU is leading to promising steps towards stronger support for family carers. COFACE is deeply engaged in shaping this agenda, advocating for comprehensive policies as outlined in its revised European Charter for Family Carers. [...]

Sweden expands parental leave to grandparents and friends

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In Sweden, new parental leave has been extended to grandparents and friends. New rules now allow parents to transfer up to 45 days of their paid leave to someone who isn’t the child’s legal guardian - such as a relative or a friend - as long as the person is insured for parental allowance. [...]

Unpaid care work prevents 708 million women from participating in the labour market

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An estimated 708 million women worldwide are outside the labour force because of unpaid care responsibilities, according to new ILO global estimates, released end of October 2024, on the occasion of the International Day of Care and Support. [...]

Policy Brief on transnational family dynamics and the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum

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COFACE is co-leading the Transnational Family Dynamics in Europe network's policy group, which recently published a policy brief on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. It contributes to the ongoing debate on the EU Pact which was adopted in Spring 2024. [...]

EU Commission report: early-life social investments yield highest returns

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Social investments and reforms in key areas can boost employment, social inclusion, competitiveness and economic growth. This is the main finding of the EU Commission’s 2024 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report. [...]

KMOP and Save the Children Lead Seminar on Combating Child Sexual Abuse in Europe

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On 30 October, Greek COFACE member KMOP, together with Save the Children, organised the final seminar of the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and Education (CSAPE) project "From Awareness to Action - Tackling Child Sexual Abuse in Europe through Prevention and Collaboration" in Brussels. [...]

COFACE member NELFA issues statement on Italy’s surrogacy law

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In its statement on 18th October, the Network of European LGBTIQ Families Associations (NELFA) indicated that it stands in full solidarity with its Italian member association, Famiglie Arcobaleno, following the approval of the Varchi Law, which criminalises seeking surrogacy abroad. [...]

APF France Handicap mobilises against poverty among people with disabilities

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For the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty on 17 October 2024, COFACE's member, APF France Handicap, highlighted the severe poverty affecting people with disabilities, with 2 million living below the poverty line for life. [...]

Leap Ireland’s mission to build inclusive communities for families with disabilities
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COFACE member, Leap Ireland, is a family-led organisation set up in 2012 that assists families of children with disabilities to take action for an inclusive life. With this vision and mission in mind, Leap has designed ‘The Leadership for Inclusion Series’ to provide a strong foundation to assist people with disabilities to live meaningful lives in their communities. [...]

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COFACE Families Europe has been involved for 60 years in building a strong social, inclusive and family-friendly Europe. It brings forward the voice of millions of families (all types, without discrimination), gathering 58 organisations from all over Europe. COFACE Families Europe advocates for strong social policies that take into consideration family needs and guarantee equal opportunities for all families. More: www.coface-eu.org

Contact details:
Director: Elizabeth Gosme: lgosme@coface-eu.org
Editor: Bettina Guigui bguigui@coface-eu.org
Contributors: Beatrijs Gelders, Sebastian Gonzalez, Elizabeth Gosme
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This newsletter has received financial support from the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Innovation "EaSI" (2022-2025).

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