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👏 Three cheers for Europe Écologie Les Verts (Les Écologistes) for pledging to work towards a more sustainable and compassionate future. 🎉 15 out of 18 first candidates of this French party that is part of European Greens and The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament signed ifaw's pledge for the #EUelections2024. Thanks for such a strong and clear gesture. 🙏 There is still time to publicly pledge support for key environmental and wildlife protection policies like 🐒 Wildlife trafficking 🐳 Marine conservation 🌋 Disaster preparedness and response 🌍 Strong international policies on biodiversity & climate change If you are a candidate for the European Parliament, feel free to show your potential voters what you stand for. Sign our election pledge at https://lnkd.in/e_VwW7fr Groen, ECOLO, Gauche Républicaine et Socialiste (GRS), PS - Parti socialiste, Place publique, Ökologisch-Demokratische Partei ÖDP, BÜNDNIS 90/DIE GRÜNEN, Green Party of Ireland / Comhaontas Glas, GroenLinks, Bloco de Esquerda, Miljöpartiet de gröna, Zelení - Strana zelených, VERDES EQUO, Partido PAN - Pessoas-Animais-Natureza.

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🔴 #HappeningNow: #InclusiveCities Forum in #Brussels on how cities in #LatinAmerica and #Africa are addressing #ForcedDisplacement. 📺 #Livestream: https://lnkd.in/eFvNsCtP The #ICCS Forum is co-organised by IOM - UN Migration, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the European Commission. As the global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, the urban population will rise from 55 to 70%, driven both by natural growth and #migration. Most refugees and #IDPs move to cities seeking better opportunities. Coordinated efforts are essential to integrate their needs into #UrbanPlanning and ensure access to #BasicServices and legal support. The Forum will focus on the urban response to the mass influx of #refugees and #migrants from #Venezuela to surrounding countries, including #Colombia, #Ecuador and #Panama. It will also convene a policy dialogue around refugee response initiatives in other regions such as the #Sahel and #EasternAfrica. Learn more and register here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebHegwgx #InclusiveCities #SustainableCities #SDG11 Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Renate Bucher Dyfed Aubrey Florence Lozet Greg Munro

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🙏 Big thanks to Nexem for inviting CEDAG - European Council of Associations of General Interest at its national conference of the regions (Lille, 23 May 2024) that brings together all Nexem regional representatives and constituents. https://nexem.fr/ 💡 It was a great opportunity to present and confront some of the key European issues at stake at the EU level for associations with the reality of social services providers at the national level. 🔥 For #CEDAG, associations are considered as both providers of services of general interest & democratic actors of the civil society. As such, debates on the future of the internal market, the recognition of the non-profit and associative model of enterprise through #ECBA directive proposal of the European Commission, and access to EU funds #Helpdesk (https://eufunds4social.eu) are strongly echoing at the national level.

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A success, Antoine, thanks to your professional skills in managing and coordinating this project

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🚀 #EMS2024 Starts today ! Have you choosed your session yet ? 🙌 Join me for a Masterclass on Umbrella Organisation, where we will discuss how this national support structures can influence the #mentoring environment they are in ! Come discover their diferent realities, their purposes and actions with leading activists from the field !

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1/2 The gathering of over 100 people experiencing poverty in Europe right after the #EUelections last week felt like a meeting of storytellers and scientists, of pattern observers with a strong message based on the common denominator of their own lived experiences. Their power is in their ability to tell stories that are local and spot the patterns that are #European, to talk about the way things are, and what is coming. Much more than consultants sweeping in to do clipboarded analyses, these are the true experts. But they're not being listened to. It is so odd that the practice of the European Commission and its member states is still to 'consult' (sometimes) groups of people on the frontlines of poverty and inequality, but not to actually involve them in the design of the policies that have to work for them. Policies on #homelessness, on #childpoverty, on minimum income schemes, on how #digitalisation is creating yet more #exclusion because its becoming impossible to get a bus without a bank card. I had to work hard to hold back tears a few times. When the woman from Austria asked 'when are we going to invest in peace?'. Or the Swedish woman who asked the Commission representative 'how can we get you to trust us?' Or the Belgian man who told the story of his life on the street, and his long journey of empowerment that brought him to speak on a panel questioning European politicians. Mostly the look on his face. One of those on the panel, Olivier De Schutter, the UN Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty, reminded us that Greece has a 153% GDP to debt ratio and needs to get to 60% in the next years (according to our economic rules in Europe). They will do that by cutting on things like social welfare and housing. People will suffer. In Belgium its 108% and it will have to save 27 billion Euro. Where will that come from? The not so funny thing is that social spending is exactly the thing that could help build a state of rights and trust and care and undercut the far right. But that's not whats happening. The next round of decisions to cut social spending will provoke a million stories of misery that are man-made. The decisions will be taken by politicians that we vote for, based on 'experts' who work with a logic of 'efficiency' and growth, not humanity, not redistribution. And the cycle keeps turning. It doesnt seem to matter if the governments are far right, centre right (though the definition of that has shifted) or centre left (ditto). Peoples' welfare, climate action, nature protection are sacrificed continually in the name of #growth, that doesn't trickle down. As De Schutter said, 'many do not benefit from economic growth. They dont feel heard or understood. Scholz in Germany campaigned on 'respect' for good reason. He was afraid of the rise of the far-right AFD that is happening because of all this.' If you listen to people, respect them, involve them, it could be so different. EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network #hope #systemicchange

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I recommend this reading, comprising excellent insights on #public #ploicies aspects, including #mentalhealth ⤵️

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La Poste Groupe France's Mission Committee publishes its 2023 report📃 Since 2021, the Mission Committee has been working alongside La Poste to monitor the implementation of the four commitments set out in its articles of association as a company with a mission: 🍀Working to accelerate the #ecological transition for all 📱Promoting ethical and inclusive #DigitalTechnology 💌Promoting #SocialInclusion 🏙Contributing to regional development and cohesion The report shows that last year, La Poste kept its operational commitments and continued to set up and strengthen its concrete actions for society. https://bit.ly/4aLbYpB

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🇪🇺 🗣 🌍 "It’s often said that young people are the citizens of tomorrow. But we only have to look ahead to the forthcoming European election to realise that young people are already active citizens, shaping the policy agenda by themselves. Five EU member states, comprising a quarter of the EU’s population – Belgium, Germany, Austria, Greece (from 17) and Malta – have extended the right to vote to all over-16s. Many argue that this is long overdue, and that other countries should follow. The past two decades have emphasised the vulnerability of young people to global shocks, whether financial crises, COVID or labour market fluctuations. This is principally why the integration and mainstreaming of youth in policymaking has gathered pace since the Lisbon treaty was adopted." You can read my article "Young people belong at the heart of EU politics and policies" here: https://lnkd.in/dCiPmS-p European Economic and Social Committee

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This week we have focused on sensitising on ending #ObstetricFistula - a condition that highly affect the sexual and reproductive health of women - please read the very informative opinion editorial of my Regional Director Sennen Hounton, MD, MPH, PhD below .... which start with a story of the resilience of women survivor of fistula, from #Cameroon. Here in 🇨🇲 , #UNFPA has been running the "Campaign to Eliminate Fistula" in since 2003, working alongside the Ministry of Public Health, and to date has carried out 1,294 free reconstructive surgical operations for women with obstetric fistula - with current projections we aim of eradicating fistula here by 2028. #ICPD30 #maternalhealth #SRH #reprorights #dignity

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📊 Social Progress in EU regions The European Commission has launched a new interactive map showcasing social progress across EU regions. This tool provides valuable insights into regional development, helping policymakers and stakeholders make informed decisions. Explore how your region is performing and identify areas for improvement! Discover the map here⬇ #EURegions #SocialProgress #EUData #EUinmyRegion

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Our tip sheet for community-led projects (CLPs), compiling experience and expertise from various displacement contexts, is finally out! 💫If you are facilitating CLPs or interested in starting one, you can explore potential challenges and solutions here ✔️

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"The social and solidarity economy is also an economy that, particularly through the cooperative model, collectively produces goods and services that meet the challenges of major transitions, particularly environmental ones." ...said Maxime Baduel, Ministerial Delegate for DGCCRF - Ministère de l'Économie (France) in line with priority five "Investments in the Twin Transition" of our seven priorities for the next legislature. Cooperatives are key partners in the twin transition. Find our manifesto here: https://lnkd.in/eNtdMrci In our interview Maxime Baduel talks about his strategic vision for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in France and the challenges ahead, the next European Commission’s future program on social economy, and the importance of cooperatives in building a “Republic of Links”. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g-QPef2R #ESS #CoopsForEurope #UseYourVote #SocialEconomy #Democracy #EuropeanElections2024

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📌 NEW: Save the Children's guide for EU policy-makers📌 ✏ From today, EU citizens will head to the polls to shape our political landscape for the next five years. Voting is not only a right but a privilege that demands thoughtful consideration. However, from next week, policy-makers will have to rise to the occasion and turn their promises into tangible actions. 🌍 Save the Children Europe has just launched an essential guide to support policy-makers in addressing the critical issues that will impact the lives of millions of children both within and beyond our borders. At a time when politics is increasingly polarized and influenced by extreme ideologies, the EU faces pressing decisions on topics like migration, poverty, discrimination, digital rights, and climate action. 🤝The guide shows why and how children's rights should be prioritised while addressing these issues. We will use it when engaging with EU institutions and stakeholders to ensure they commit to building a fairer, greener EU where the rights of all children are protected, and the most vulnerable are not left behind. You can check the document here 👉 https://bit.ly/SC_EUGuide or below 👇 #UseYourVote #EUelections2024 #ChildRights #VoteForChildren #EuropeVotes

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👉 Crucial to stay on track 📉 That is the title of the latest opinion published by The Shift asbl in the wake of the 2024 European Elections. As one of the 100+ signatories of this piece, CLIMACT will keep pushing for the continued implementation of the Green Deal, and for an Industrial Deal aligned with the vision of a net zero future. #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #Greendeal #EURegulations #ClimateAction #CorporateGovernance #ESG #SustainableBusiness

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Here it is ! The English version of the report of #AIcommission delivered to the President Mr. Macron last March. The recommandations include collective appropriation of #AI from citizens and in the workplace the importance of #socialdialogue and involvement of #workersrepresentatives.

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A few month ago, we kicked off Multitudes Foundation "Funders Workshop" where we invite philanthropic actors to discuss ways to make politics more inclusive, hopeful and human. Our last workshop featured the work of Noam Lupu and Kevin Vacher on the impact of social representation in politics. What does it mean when people from working class are excluded from politics? What is the impact on people's participation and policy making? Key take aways from that discussion: 1. Social representation is an issue across Europe and around the globe : in most representative democracies, people from working class backgrounds are severely underrepresented in political leadership. > In France, 5.4% of parliament members in the National Assembly are from working-class (employees/industry workers) while they represent 45% in the general population) > In Denmark 18% of legislature is from working class backgrounds, the highest in the world (in a country where working class people make up 50% of the population) 2. This has an extensive impact on policies that are being voted and implemented across countries > Elected representatives have a lot of discretion in what they do, most obviously what’s on their agenda and what becomes a bill. Social analysis shows that those choices are determined by the backgrounds that they come from. > Research shows that when people from working class backgrounds enter politics they propose legislation that is more redistributive, more supportive to workers and precarious people. 3. This also has significant impact on participation > Research shows that when people look at their representatives and don’t see people like them it turns them off politics, leads to less participation, lack of efficacy and sense of agency. > In the US and Western Europe lack of representation has created declining levels of political participation. In France, 33% of the working class didn’t vote in 2022. 4. Representation is an answer to the rise of populist appeal > Populist party narrative around elites not representing the people and their offer being a response to this issue is gaining traction across all European democracies. > In the US and Western Europe lack of representation has increased attachment to populist parties (moving away from mainstream parties). > To bring people in, leaders need to be able to use a plausible "we", based on effective representation and inclusion of diverse experiences people can relate to. 5. There is lots that can be done to address this issue  > Drawing inspiration from campaigns for gender parity to build advocacy campaigns > Make visible the shortcomings of public policies biased by social homogeneity > Build a transparent advocacy network for social parity > Reverse the way in which the problem is currently posed: we have no shortage of people likely to get involved, but the partisan system produces a glass ceiling. If you are a funder and are interested in joining our workshop, drop me a line.

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