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SUMMARY:ENHANCE Final Conference: Amplifying Learner Voice in Adult Education
DESCRIPTION:This 3.5-hour online Final Conference marks the culmination of the ENHANCE Project\, bringing together adult learners\, educators\, policymakers\, and civil society actors from across Europe. The conference is structured around two complementary parts: practice and policy. \nThe first part\, ENHANCE in Practice invites participants to engage hands-on with key project outputs. Through parallel group sessions\, participants will explore the ENHANCE Matrix and its good practices\, and reflect on the project’s Podcast Series as a vehicle for amplifying learner voices that are often absent from formal documentation. A spotlight on a practical learner voice example will close this segment\, grounding the discussion in lived experience. \nThe second part From Voice to Policy shifts the focus toward systemic change. Building on the ENHANCE Roadmap and Mini Booklets\, participants will move from reflection to dialogue\, engaging in a roundtable discussion with European policymakers\, including Members of the European Parliament and representatives from the European Commission\, on how learner participation can be meaningfully embedded in adult education governance. \nBy the end of the conference\, participants will have collectively explored what authentic learner participation looks like in practice\, interrogated whose voices are still missing\, and contributed to a broader European conversation on building more inclusive and participatory lifelong learning systems. \nInterested? Click here the register (registrations close on 11/5) and find the programme here. (Please note the timing indicated in the programme is CEST) \nTime & Location \nOnline\, Tuesday 12 May\, ENHANCE in Practice (9h30-11h05) & From Voice to Policy (11h30-13h)
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/enhance-final-conference-amplifying-learner-voice-in-adult-education/
LOCATION:Private: Online
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SUMMARY:Enabling Learning Environments: The Role of NFIL in building citizenship and basic digital competences | Policy Knowledge Exchange
DESCRIPTION:About the event \n  \nThis gathering bringing together policymakers\, CSOs and Education & Training stakeholders marks the launch of SOLIDAR+’s annual publication process\, with this year’s paper centred on the same theme as the event’s title. The event holds particular significance as it marks the official launch of SOLIDAR+’s annual publication process. This year’s forthcoming policy paper will mirror the event’s central theme\, and the discussions\, insights\, and recommendations that emerge from the Exchange will directly feed into and shape the paper’s content and conclusions . \nPlease find the link to the programme here. \nFor more information about the event and the registration form: Click here!  In-person registrations requiring a visitor’s badge to the European Parliament are now closed. Those who do not need a visitor’s badge\, as well as those wishing to attend online\, may still register. \nTime & Location \nTuesday 21 April from 15h-16h30 at the European Parliament\, Brussels (Room ASP 3H1). \n 
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/enabling-learning-environments-the-role-of-nfil-in-building-citizenship-and-basic-digital-competences-policy-knowledge-exchange/
LOCATION:European Parliament
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20260324T200000
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SUMMARY:50 ans après le coup d’État en Argentine : le coup d’hier et la lutte d’aujourd’hui pour la démocratie.
DESCRIPTION:À l’occasion du 50ᵉ anniversaire du coup d’État du 24 mars 1976 en Argentine\, cette rencontre vise à préserver la mémoire de la résistance à la dictature et à réfléchir aux défis actuels auxquels sont confrontés la démocratie et les droits des travailleurs en Argentine et dans le monde. \nMardi 24 mars 2026\, 18h00–20h00 (CET)\, FGTB\, Rue Haute 42\, 1000 Bruxelles.  \nRegister here \n  \n 
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/50-ans-apres-le-coup-detat-en-argentine-le-coup-dhier-et-la-lutte-daujourdhui-pour-la-democratie/
LOCATION:Rue Haute 42\, 1000 Bruxelles\, Rue Haute 42\, Bruxelles\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251203T213000
DTSTAMP:20251128T141100Z
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SUMMARY:Silver Rose Awards 2025: Advancing a socially just transition in the face of political challenges
DESCRIPTION:Registrations for the 25th edition of the Silver Rose Awards are officially open! Join us on Wednesday 3 December\, 18:30-21:30 for a night of celebration\, exchange and movement-building and to mark 25 years of Silver Rose. \nThe Silver Rose Awards is a crucial opportunity to recognise and celebrate an organisation and individual who have made outstanding contribution to the progressive movement and to advancing a social just and green transition. In the face of a challenging political context with shifting priorities\, it is more important than ever to highlight people within our movement working tirelessly to ensure a just transition and social justice stay on the agenda. As we celebrate 25 years of Silver Rose\, we look forward to reflecting on the achievements of our movement and discuss what more needs to be done to ensure a just transition for all. \nWe are proud to award two very deserving winners: Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award and La Via Campesina the Just Transition Award. By highlighting their successes and commitment\, we hope to inspire discussion about what needs to happen next to ensure a just transition that serves people and the planet. \nYou can read the programme in full here. \nRegister before 28 November to join us on 3 December.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/silver-rose-awards-2025-advancing-a-socially-just-transition-in-the-face-of-political-challenges/
LOCATION:La Tricoterie\, Rue Theodore Verhaegen 158\, Brussels
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251203T213000
DTSTAMP:20251127T085521Z
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SUMMARY:SOLIDAR Days 2025: Building alliances in a shifting global order
DESCRIPTION:The SOLIDAR Days are back! The SOLIDAR Days are a moment for SOLIDAR’s members\, partners and the wider network come together for events\, strategy meetings\, panels\, and networking opportunities concluding with our annual Silver Rose Awards Ceremony. The SOLIDAR Days will take place between Tuesday 2 December and Wednesday 3 December.  \nThis year\, we take stock of a shifting global order\, where authoritarianism and regressive policies spread across Europe and globally. In this context\, the need to build alliances among progressive forces is stronger than ever. The SOLIDAR Days have an important role to foster a meaningful space of exchange\, development\, and movement-building to strengthen our membership and the progressive movement at large. \nThere are several public events taking place within the framework of the SOLIDAR Days. \nHousing for all: Delivering social rights to strengthen our democracies\nTuesday 2 December\, 09:30-12:00\nEuropean Parliament\nThis year’s Social Europe Conference will investigate the connection between the lack of delivery of social rights and the rise of anti-democratic forces in Europe\, including far-right movements\, with a specific focus on housing. The conference will also launch the 2025 edition of the Social Rights Monitor\, SOLIDAR’s annual flagship initiative assessing the state of social rights in Europe from the perspective of civil society.\nRegistrations are now closed. \nEqual futures: Advancing global citizenship education for all learners\nTuesday 2 December\, 14:00-16:30\nEuropean Parliament\nThis year’s Global Citizenship Education Conference will focus on the accessibility of global citizenship education (GCE) in Europe. By encouraging a sense of belonging and responsibility within communities\, and by making it accessible to all learners regardless of age and backgrounds\, GCE has the potential to contribute to inclusion and solidarity. The EU has a key role to play in implementing GCE through its competence in educational policy\, both in order to tackle the challenges to our democracies and to foster a more engaged and active population. At this edition of the Global Citizenship Education Conference\, we hope to bring together allies from civil society\, policymakers and progressive political voices to discuss how we can make this vision a reality.\nRegistrations are now closed. \nFair working conditions in Europe: Closing the gap for all migrant workers\nWednesday 3 December\, 14:00-16:00\nMundo Matongé\nWe launch this expert paper at a time when migrant workers still face barriers to fair and just working conditions in Europe. As the European Commission is revising the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) Action Plan and developing a new Quality Jobs Roadmap\, the need to close the rights protection and justice gap for all migrant workers has never been more urgent. We need civil society\, trade unions and political allies on board in order to end unequal treatment of migrant workers and secure fair working conditions for all.\nRegister now \nSilver Rose Awards 2025: Advancing a just transition in the face of political challenges\nThis year we are marking the 25th anniversary of the Silver Rose Awards! The ceremony is an opportunity for civil society\, the trade union movement and representatives from progressive politics to come together to celebrate a standout individual and a truly impressive movement\, to deepen relationships and exchange ideas. Additionally\, on the 25th anniversary of the Silver Rose Awards\, we will use the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our movement and to discuss what more we can do to advance a just transition. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Agnes Jongerius for her dedication to building alliances within the progressive movement and advancing key policies for workers across Europe. The Just Transition Award will be presented to La Via Campesina for their remarkable work to progress a just transition in a challenging political context.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/solidar-days-2025-building-alliances-in-a-shifting-global-order/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251030T130000
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SUMMARY:Promoting Global Citizenship Education and inclusion in European education policies
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in shaping more just and democratic societies in Europe? \n\n\nHow does the popular education movement foster equal access and learning outcomes in GCE for all learners? \n\n\nWhat links exist between environmental education and the major challenges faced by local communities\, in the process towards a Just Transition? \n\nOrganised by our member\, Dafni Kek\, this policy participatory discussion and dissemination event will address these and more questions based on the presentation of the preliminary results of SOLIDAR Foundation’s multiannual work to promote the provision of quality GCE for all learners in Europe.  \nAlongside the policy discussion\, participants will also be invited to share practices\, bridging the gap between practitioners and policymakers to improve the provision of GCE. The event conclusions will feed into the Roadmap for GCE that SOLIDAR Foundation will launch in December 2025.   \nDate: Thursday\, 30 October 2025 \nTime: 10h -13.00h \nPlace: House of Water\, Patras\, Greece. \n 
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/promoting-gce-and-inclusion-in-european-education-policies/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251018T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20251010T081727Z
CREATED:20250717T084740Z
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SUMMARY:Education à la citoyenneté mondiale et justice sociale
DESCRIPTION:Cette journée est organisée par les Ceméa Pays de la Loire\, La Ligue de l’Enseignement 44 et Solidar. \nSolidar a produit une étude dans 10 pays européens et des recommandations sur l’éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale (Manifest). La journée portera sur l’accès à l’éducation à la citoyenneté pour tous et toutes et les enjeux de justice sociale. \nDéroulement de la journée : \n14h00 : Accueil\n14h30 : Introduction de la journée Elisa Gambardella (Solidar) et Isabelle Palanchon (ceméa) Présentation de Solidar – le lien entre justice sociale et éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale pour tous (éléments tirés des recommandations Solidar).\n15h : Ateliers – echange et collectes des pratiques des associations présentes  – recommandations à formuler auprès des futurs candidat.es aux élections municipales pour soutenir l’accès à l’éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale pour tous et toutes.          \n16h30 : retour sur les ateliers \nDate: Saturday\, 18 October 2025 \nTime: 14.30h -17.00h \nPlace: Les Bains Douches\, 20 Rue Dupleix\, 44000 Nantes (France). \nTout le monde est le bienvenu. \n 
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/education-a-la-citoyennete-mondiale-et-justice-sociale/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250925
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SUMMARY:A clean\, just\, and competitive European Industry
DESCRIPTION:In a context of new industrial policies being developed by the European Commission\, a shift in focus from the European Green Deal to competitiveness\, and growing international geoeconomic tensions\, it is essential to engage in constructive and multi-stakeholder discussions on industrial policy. \nSince the release of the Draghi report one year ago\, competitiveness has become the main theme of the European Commission. However\, the definition of competitiveness remains fuzzy and the narrative around it problematic. In the name of competitiveness\, different initiatives are advanced that entail deregulation and backtracking on green commitments. In other cases\, we see calls for channelling subsidies to large incumbent companies. While the Clean Industrial Deal seeks to bring together climate and competitiveness concerns\, its implementation will face many challenges. \nThe conference will discuss the goals of the European industrial policy and explore the necessary combination of the clean\, just and competitive dimensions. What is competitiveness and its role in achieving European policy objectives? How can industrial policies be shaped in a way that supports a just transition\, including accelerated decarbonisation\, workers’ rights and an enhanced quality of life and environment for all? What should be the EU’s goals and vision for trade\, in coherence with its industrial policy and just transition? \nTo explore these questions\, the policy conference will bring together a wide array of speakers\, from high-level political figures to trade union representatives\, civil society experts and academic researchers. The conference will propose evidence-based analyses on the state and needs of the EU’s industrial policies\, debates between political\, industry and civil society representatives\, and stimulating discussions on different topics such as decarbonisation\, competitiveness\, labour markets\, trade and circularity. The programme will include different formats: keynote speeches\, panel discussions\, presentations and smaller interactive sessions. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nKathleen Van Brempt\, Member of the European Parliament and Vice-Chair of the Committee on International Trade\nBernd Lange\, Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Committee on International Trade\nElizabeth Baltzan\, former Senior Advisor to the US Trade Representative\nJörg Wojahn\, Head of Unit\, Bilateral relations in Trade and Sustainable Development\, European Commission\nEstelle Goeger\, Member of Cabinet\, Executive Vice President Séjourné\, European Commission\nDamian Murphy\, Senior Vice President\, National Security and International Policy\, Center for American Progress (CAP)\nAxel Eggert\, Director General\, Eurofer\nJudith Kirton-Darling\, General Secretary\, IndustriAll\nLucie Studničná\, President of the Workers Group\, European Economic and Social Committee\nLuca Menesini\, President of the PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions\nGuillermo Peláez Alvarez\, Regional Minister for Finance\, Justice and European Affairs\, Government of the Principality of Asturias\nRyan Mullholand\, Senior Fellow\, Center for American Progress (CAP)\nWerner Raza\, Director of the Austrian Research Foundation for International Development (ÖFSE)\nSören Borghardt\, Senior Advisor at Stiftung Klimaneutralität\nPatrick Kaczmarczyk\, Postdoctoral Researcher\, University of Mannheim\nMarine Courmont Lelieur\, Head of European and International Affairs\, Institut National de l’Economie Circulaire (INEC)\n\nThe conference is organised by FEPS and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)\, in collaboration with the S&D Group in the European Parliament\, PES Group in the European Committee of the Regions\, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)\, IndustriAll Europe\, and SOLIDAR. \nDate: Wednesday\, 24 September 2025 \nTime: 9:00h -19:30h \nPlace: Jacques Delors Building (Rue Belliard 99\, 1040 Bruxelles)  \nThe event is public and a provisional agenda is available here. Kindly note that\, since it is hosted at the European Committee of the Regions\, only registered participants will be able to attend. Spots are limited\, so please register as soon as possible! You will receive a confirmation regarding your registration by 17 September 2025 at the latest. \nYou can register for the event here \nIf you can’t join us in person\, you can follow the event live online here.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/a-clean-just-and-competitive-european-industry/
LOCATION:Jacques Delors Building (Rue Belliard 99\, 1040 Bruxelles)\, Rue Belliard 99\, brussels
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20250701T153000
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SUMMARY:Webinar “Shaping a Socially Just & Sustainable European Affordable Housing Plan”
DESCRIPTION:Housing is a clear priority for the new European Commission\, as reflected in its Political Guidelines for the next five years. Central to this agenda is the European Affordable Housing Plan\, which aims to “green buildings\, create jobs\, and improve lives.” While the sequence of these goals might be open to debate\, their combined importance is undeniable. If pursued in a balanced way\, they can reinforce each other and contribute to a just green transition—one that integrates social justice with environmental sustainability.  \nBut what elements must this initiative include to achieve its ambitious goals? And what risks or challenges could undermine its success?  \nTo explore these questions\, SOLIDAR’s upcoming webinar “Shaping a Socially Just & Sustainable European Affordable Housing Plan” will bring together experts from civil society\, trade unions\, and EU institutions to assess the potential of the Affordable Housing Plan to promote a fairer and greener Europe and identify strategies to ensure its success. Read the full agenda. \nRegister here to take part in this essential discussion! \nThe webinar will be followed by a members-only reflection session for SOLIDAR members. This space will allow members to exchange perspectives\, share their own work on housing\, and plan the next steps for collective advocacy. 
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/webinar-shaping-a-socially-just-sustainable-european-affordable-housing-plan/
LOCATION:Private: Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20250513T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20250513T163000
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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers: Global Citizenship Education for Inclusive Participation | Policy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:SOLIDAR Foundation is thrilled to invite you to join their Policy Roundtable\, Breaking Barriers: Global Citizenship Education for Inclusive Participation.  \nThis event launches SOLIDAR Foundation’s 2025 advocacy cycle on Global Citizenship Education (GCE)\, where we will explore how GCE reaches out to learners from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The insights gathered will directly inform the upcoming Policy Paper on this vital topic. The evidence-based policy recommendations developed from this work will be showcased at the Thematic Annual Conference in the European Parliament on December 2nd\, bringing together key EU education and training policymakers and marking the  conclusion of our three-year thematic cycle on GCE. \nJoin us in discussing education that truly breaks down barriers and fosters inclusive participation for all! \nDate: Tuesday 13 May 2025\nTime: 14h – 16:30\nPlace: Room Spinelli 3H1\, European Parliament \nThe agenda can be accessed here. You can register for online participation (in-person registration is closed) via this form by Monday 12 May EOB.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/policy-roundtable-gce/
LOCATION:European Parliament
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250226
DTSTAMP:20241114T151411Z
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SUMMARY:CLADES: Speaking for Change. Speaking about Change. Language as a tool for social and environmental transformation.
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to the congress Speaking for Change. Speaking about Change. Language as a tool for social and environmental transformation. 24-25 February 2025\, House of Connections. Groningen (NL). \nThis is the first flagship event of the Erasmus+ Project: Critical Language Awareness\, Democratic Engagement\, and Sustainability (CLADES): through discussions\, hands-on workshops\, and collaborative learning\, participants will engage with the role of language in fostering transformative change and sustainable futures. The event will focus on ecolinguistics\, critical approaches to language\, role of language in corporate and business contexts\, place of minoritized and endangered language in the transformative agenda. \nPlease find more info about the congress\, planned schedule and call for papers here. \nDate: 24-25 February 2024\nPlace: House of Connections. Groningen (NL)
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/speaking-for-change-speaking-about-change-language-as-a-tool-for-social-and-environmental-transformation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241203T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241203T163000
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SUMMARY:Democracy in Action: A Conference on Global Citizenship Education
DESCRIPTION:SOLIDAR Foundation is pleased to invite you to Democracy in Action: A Conference on Global Citizenship Education\, along with national and European experts and policymakers\, to discuss Global Citizenship Education as a catalyst of democratic participation.\n \nThe Conference follows up on SOLIDAR’s Policy Roundtable on Achieving Democratic Participation through GCE which took place in May\, and concludes SOLIDAR Foundation’s advocacy cycle on GCE in 2024. At the event\, the findings of SOLIDAR Foundation’s latest Policy Paper on Global Citizenship Education and Democratic Participation in Europe will be presented elaborating on how citizenship education can increase trust in democracy and boost political participation. \nDate: Tuesday 3 December 2024\nTime: 14:30 – 16:30\nPlace: Room ASP 3H1\, European Parliament and online \nPlease note that the event will take place in hybrid format. You can view here the draft agenda and register here until 26 November (23:59 PM) for in person participation\, or until  the morning of 3 December for online participation.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/democracy-in-action-a-conference-on-global-citizenship-education/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241203T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241203T120000
DTSTAMP:20241216T101511Z
CREATED:20241024T114205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T101511Z
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SUMMARY:SOCIAL EUROPE CONFERENCE: Civil society in the European Semester - road to a more democratic and social cycle
DESCRIPTION:The European Semester would greatly benefit from a more structural and meaningful involvement of civil society organisations both in terms of social objectives and democratic value. Yet\, obstacles to this scenario persist. \nJoin SOLIDAR for its annual flagship conference titled Civil society in the European Semester – road to a more democratic and social cycle on Tuesday 3rd December in the European Parliament.  The  event will gather experts from civil society\, EU institutions and academia to explore the untapped role of CSOs in the Semester\, gather knowledge from CSOs at EU and national level on their experience with the cycle\, and discuss strategies for ensuring CSOs are meaningfully involved in the Semester. \nDuring the Conference\, the results of the Social Rights Monitor – SOLIDAR’s CSOs-led tool to assess the state of social rights and civic space across Europe – will be presented. Its findings will contribute to the discussion by highlighting what pressing issues should be better addressed by the European Semester and how civil dialogue\, also in the context of socio-economic policies\, can be strengthened. \nHave a look at the programme and register to reserve your spot! \nPlease note that due to the limited availability of spots your registration will be confirmed via email by the organisers. \nRead the draft concept note and programme
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/social-europe-conference-civil-society-in-the-european-semester-road-to-a-more-democratic-and-social-cycle/
LOCATION:European Parliament
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Learners' Voices: Learning to Listen (LLLWeek)
DESCRIPTION:Jointly organised by EAEA and SOLIDAR Foundation\, this event takes place as part of the LLLWeek. \nAbout the event \nIn a world where our societies are increasingly diverse and our learners face multifaceted and intersectional challenges\, the role of the educator must evolve to become more responsive and learner-centered. This workshop seeks to address this by focusing on the critical need for systems\, in and beyond our practice\, that foster learner agency. The emphasis on co-creating spaces where learners feel heard—and where educators develop the skills to actively listen—calls for a paradigm shift in how educational structures are designed. This approach not only improves learner outcomes but also tackles 21st-century challenges such as social inequality\, inclusion\, and digital literacy. By fostering a community-based approach where educators and learners collaborate on policy and practice\, the workshop promotes a transformation that aligns with the global movement for more democratic\, accessible\, and equitable education systems. The concept of “Listening Spaces” is particularly timely\, addressing the need for educators to adapt their teaching methods and organizational structures to better understand and respond to learner needs. This is essential for the call for system change\, which advocates for educational reform that is inclusive\, flexible\, and responsive to the demands of a rapidly evolving world. \nTime & Location \n21 Nov 2024\, 10:00 – 12:00; Location: Mundo Trone\, Paulo Freire Room\, Rue de l’Industrie 10\, 1000 Bruxelles\, Belgium \nFor more information about the event and the registration form: Click here!
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/enhancing-learners-voices-learning-to-listen-lllweek/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241119T160000
DTSTAMP:20241009T141830Z
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SUMMARY:Agora: Building inclusive education and training systems (LLLWeek)
DESCRIPTION:Jointly organised by LLLP and SOLIDAR Foundation\, this EU Conference on Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training is a one-day event aimed at presenting the results achieved by the Inclusion Box project and SOLIDAR Foundation’s Position Paper on Inclusive Education to a broader audience\, including policy-makers and decision-makers\, representatives from CSOs\, NGOs and educational providers\, and the general public. The event also represents the official launch of the Compendium of Inspiring Practices and of the Inclusion and Diversity Charter as main tools for further exploitation of the project. The event will have an interactive format\, encouraging the active participation of all the attendees. 100 participants are expected to attend the event. \n\nAgenda: \n\n\n9:30 – 9:40: Welcome words\n9:40 – 10:10: Panel discussion “Unpacking Inclusion and Diversity in Education and Training”\n10:10 – 10:30: Presentation SOLIDAR Foundation’s Position Paper on Inclusive Education\n10:30 – 11:20: Roundtable Discussion with policy-makers\, EU Institutions and Civil Society representatives\n11:20 – 11:55: Coffee break and poster session\n11:50 – 12:30 Parallel labs\n12:30 – 13:45: Networking lunch\n13:45 – 14:50: Worldcafé on inclusive education practices\n14:50 – 15:00: Closing Remarks\n\n\nClick here for more information on the event and the LifelongLearningWeek. Register here.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/roundtable-discussion-the-role-of-educators-in-inclusive-learning-environments-lllweek/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241105T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241105T123000
DTSTAMP:20241030T194824Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the ECHO NETWORK Policy Roundtable: Towards a more Ethical Digital Transition
DESCRIPTION:SOLIDAR Foundation is pleased to invite you to a Policy Roundtable along with CSO representatives\, European experts and policymakers\, to discuss the topic of an ethical and sustainable digital transition.\n \nThis event takes place in the framework of the ECHO Network Project and is the project’s final conference. ECHO (Ethical\, Common\, Human and Open) Network is a project running until November 2024 which intends to promote digital citizenship and responsible use of digital technology\, providing youth\, citizens and organisations with a clear understanding of how to use digital technology ethically\, and focuses on how EU institutions address this matter to safeguard citizens. \nThe Final Conference intends to present the project’s outputs and to gather relevant Education & Training Stakeholders and European policymakers for a Policy Roundtable on the topic of an ethical and sustainable digital transition. \nDate: Tuesday 5 November 2024\nTime: 09:30 am – 12:30 pm\nPlace: Room Van Maerlant 2 (VMA23)\, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) \nPlease find the event’s agenda here. You can register here until November 3rd (23:59 PM). Here you can find more info on how to get to the EESC.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/join-us-for-a-policy-roundtable-echo-network-towards-a-more-digital-transition/
LOCATION:Room Van Maerlant 2 (VMA23)\, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241104T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241105T180000
DTSTAMP:20241008T135915Z
CREATED:20240722T112222Z
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SUMMARY:9th Civil Society Forum for Sustainability: Shaping the EGD
DESCRIPTION:SOLIDAR\, EEB and SDG Watch Europe are excited to invite you to the next in-person edition of the Civil Society Forum for Sustainability. The Civil Society Forum is a space for people\, civil society organisations (CSOs) and other stakeholders from across Europe to come together and exchange views on the European Green Deal\, the Sustainable Development Goals and the EU’s strategy to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050. \nWhere and When?\nMonday 4th November 14h00-18h00 CET. \nTuesday 5th November 09h30-18h00 CET. \nThe in-person Forum will take place in Brussels (Venue TBA). \nPlease fill in the form in the link below before the 1st of October. \nRegistration link\nhttps://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/civilsocietyforumforsustainability9 \nDeadline for workshop proposals and registration: Tuesday\, 1 October \nWhy should you attend?\nExplore what is next for the European Green Deal during the 2024-2029 mandate Network in an inviting space with civil society organisations\, forge alliances\, and strategise for impactful advocacy actions. \nHear from civil society and policymakers on their plans for the 2024-2029 mandate. \nCall for workshops at the Civil Society Forum\nWe also invite innovative and engaging workshop proposals for the 9th edition of the Civil Society Forum! \nIf you are passionate about these topics and want to share your experience\, we invite CSOs and people living in Europe to this event to share your experience and learn from the participants from a vibrant and diverse backgrounds. Do you have a topic you would like to discuss with CSO partners for 2024-2029? \nThis is your chance to lead a thematic workshop at the Civil Society Forum. \nAs the new mandate of the European Commission and Parliament (2024-2029) approaches\, you will have the opportunity to bring important issues to the attention of policymakers\, civil society and people living in Europe. By organising a workshop\, you can contribute to strategic and meaningful conversations and influence policymakers on critical issues such as the European Green Deal (EGD)\, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, and the Green and Just Transition for the 2024-2029 mandate. \nYou can be part of this journey either by registering as a participant or by organising your workshop to share your expertise\, insights and creativity with people from across Europe and beyond during the 2 days of the Civil Society Forum. \nWhat we are looking for from organisers and workshop proposals (for max.1.5h) that are: \n\nInnovative and engaging: Be creative and foster interactive and participatory sessions.\nStrategic and relevant: Focus on key topics/issues that are crucial for civil society’s role in EGD\, SDGs and green and just transition.\n\nWe encourage all interested individuals and civil society organisations to submit their workshop proposals by Tuesday\, 1 October. \nLet’s come together to create a dynamic and impactful Civil Society Forum for our common goals for a greener and socially just Europe. \nWe look forward to welcoming you at the Civil Society Forum! \nThe full agenda will be shared with those registered participants and organisers closer to date of the event. \nStay tuned!
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/event-register-9th-civil-society-forum-for-sustainability-shaping-the-egd/
LOCATION:Private: Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241016T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20241016T163000
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the Final Conference - AKA Active Citizens Project
DESCRIPTION:SOLIDAR Foundation is excited to invite you to the final conference of the AKA (Awareness Knowledge Action) Active Citizens Project .  \nThe final event will gather educators and participants of the project from 8 EU countries and will present their experience together with the results of the project. If you are passionate about the Global Citizenship Education and democratic participation in the EU\, we invite all the relevant stakeholders to share their experiences and learn from the participants and to contribute to a roundtable discussion on how to promote GCE and democratic participation in the EU\, which will bring together relevant Education & Training Stakeholders and European policymakers. The final conference will take place in Brussels\, on the 16th of October at the EESC premises. \nDate: Wednesday 16 October 2024\nTime: 14:00 – 16:30 CET\, Registration starts at 13:30\nPlace: Jacques Delors building\, Room: JDE63\, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC \n  \nYou can register here until October 14 (23:59 PM). Here you can find more info on how to get to the EESC.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/join-us-for-the-final-conference-aka-active-citizens-project/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240627T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240627T163000
DTSTAMP:20240621T101135Z
CREATED:20240621T101047Z
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SUMMARY:2024 SOLIDAR AGA Political Forum "Post-election discussion: Taking Stock of the European Elections and Progressive Strategies for the Future"
DESCRIPTION:In the framework of SOLIDAR Annual General Assembly\, SOLIDAR members\, partners and members of the progressive family are gathering to dicuss about on lessons learned\, coalition-building strategies\, and long-term vision in the aftermath of the 2024 European Elections. \nThe institutional renewal is in motion after the elections\, and political negotiations are ongoing to decide on the continent’s next political agenda.The European People’s Party won the most seats\, followed by the Socialists and Democrats\, liberals\, far-right movements\, and finally the Greens/EFA and The Left. This reshuffling of the political deck will be the moment for Progressive movements to define their strategy for the next mandate.  \nAGENDA \n15:00 | Opening remarks by Mikael Leyi\, Secretary General of SOLIDAR \n15:05 – 15:20 | Presentation by Marcin Duma\, President of IBRIS Foundation\, setting the scene of the EU elections results. \n15:20 – 16:00 | Panel Discussion with representatives of European progressive families: \n\nDr. Ania Skrzypek\, Head of Policy\, Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS)\nLaurent Standaert\, Director\, Green European Foundation (GEF)\nIsmael Gonzalez\, Coordinator\, Party of the European Left\n\nModeration by Elisa Gambardella\, SOLIDAR Foundation Coordinator \n16:00 – 16:25 | Q&A with the audience \n16:25 – 16:30 | Concluding remarks by Anne Van Lancker\, President of SOLIDAR \n16:30 – 18:00 | Networking drinks \nRegistrations are closed.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/solidar-aga-political-forum-european-elections/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240613
DTSTAMP:20240603T102722Z
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SUMMARY:8th Civil Society Forum for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Bringing CSOs together to develop civil society demands to the EU on the future of citizens deliberation and European Green Deal for a green and just transition (2024-2029). \nA healthy democratic ecosystem is composed and enrooted in the role of civil society and other organisations. Following the 2024 European elections\, civil society organisations (CSOs) have a crucial role to play in shaping the direction of the European Union’s policies and priorities for the new mandate of the European Commission (2024-2029). \nThe European Green Deal (EGD)\, and Agenda 2030\, with their ambitious agendas\, aim to tackle climate change\, to promote sustainability and to ensure a social and green transition in Europe. \nThese profound changes require structured engagement and meaningful participation of people and CSOs to ensure such transformations benefit all members of society. \nWhile progress has been made since the adoption of the EGD\, challenges remain in effectively involving people and CSOs in decision-making processes. \nTherefore\, the Forum will bring civil society organisations together to develop a memorandum to the EU on the future of citizens deliberation and EGD for green and social transition. \nWhy should you attend?  \n\nLearn about barriers\, challenges\, lessons learned and good practices from CSOs’ engagement in EGD processes.\nLearn about the findings of the EU level citizens deliberations: What citizens want from the EGD?\nDevelop CSO demands to the EU by identifying and developing recommendations for the future of citizens deliberation and EGD.\nNetwork in an inviting space\, foster collaboration\, and dialogue among CSOs to develop shared strategies for advocacy.\n\nWhen?  \n\nTuesday\, 11 June 2024\, 14h00-16h30 CET\nWednesday\, 12 June 2024\, 09h30-12h30 CET.\n\nWhere?  \nIt will take place online on Zoom. Please fill in the form in the link below before Friday 7th June.  \nHow to register?  \nThe full agenda will be shared with those registered. \nFollow the registration link below. \nEUSurvey – Survey (europa.eu)
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/bringing-csos-together-to-develop-a-memorandum-to-the-eu-on-the-future-of-citizens-deliberation-and-european-green-deal-for-a-green-and-just-transition-2024-2029/
LOCATION:Private: Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240531T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240531T140000
DTSTAMP:20240603T102832Z
CREATED:20240531T133936Z
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SUMMARY:ARCI Campaign and Event for the European Elections "Let's stop them with a Vote"
DESCRIPTION:In occasion of ARCI Emilia-Romagna General Assembly\, ARCI invites EU citizens to vote for candidates that will safegard peace\, the environment\, rights\, democracy and social justice. \nRead more about ARCI campaign here \nDuring the panel on civil society in Europe\, SOLIDAR Foundation Coordinator\, Elisa Gambardella will intervene to present SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation campaign for the European Elections 2024. \nFull programme of the event (in Italian) here \nLivestream on ARCI Emilia-Romagna Facebook page.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/arci-campaign-and-event-for-the-european-elections-lets-stop-them-with-a-vote/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240522T053000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240522T193000
DTSTAMP:20240517T082403Z
CREATED:20240502T101616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T082403Z
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SUMMARY:Debate: What kind of social Europe do we want?
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to an aperitif debate about the European elections and the future of social Europe. \nJoin us for a lively discussion exploring the direction of social policy at the European level. Candidates in the 2024 European elections\, representatives of civil society and renowned experts in the field of social policy will be on hand to share their vision and exchange views with you. \nPlease note: this event will be in French. \nDownload the programme: Agenda_Quelle Europe voulons-nous \nPractical information: \nDate: Wednesday 22 May 2024\nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 PM\nPlace: Smart (KOP room)\, Rue Coenraets\, 72 – 1060 Saint-Gilles \nRegister here.  \nThis event is organised by Pour la Solidarité\, la Chambre régionale des entreprises de l’économie sociale et solidaire de Provence Côte-D’Azur\, Smart\, and SOLIDAR. \n 
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/debate-european-elections-social-europe/
LOCATION:Smart (KOP room)\, Rue Coenraets\, 72 – 1060 Saint-Gilles
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240521T120000
DTSTAMP:20240517T092736Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us for a Policy Roundtable: Achieving Democratic Participation Through Global Citizenship Education
DESCRIPTION:  \nSOLIDAR Foundation is pleased to invite you to a Policy Roundtable along with national and European experts and policymakers\, to identify the challenges at the policy level related to Global Citizenship Education (GCE) and democratic participation.  \nThe aim is to frame GCE as an enabler of democratic participation\, as without it\, understanding the interconnectedness of national\, European and global issues and the role of institutions like the EU is not possible\, with the attendant impact on democratic participation. The results of the roundtable will guide the research on the connection between GCE and democratic participation\, with evidence-based policy recommendations presented at the Thematic Annual Conference in October.  \nDate: Tuesday 21 May 2024\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nPlace: Room Van Maerlant 2 (VMA22)\, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and online \nPlease note that the event will take place in hybrid format. You can view here the concept note of the event\, here the full agenda and register here until May 16 (23:59 PM) for in person participation\, or until  the morning of May 17 for online participation.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/join-us-for-a-policy-roundtable-achieving-democratic-participation-through-global-citizenship-education/
LOCATION:Room Van Maerlant 2 (VMA23)\, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20240410T180000
DTSTAMP:20240327T165701Z
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SUMMARY:From Europe to Bruxelles: Say NO to the Pact on Migration and Asylum!
DESCRIPTION:On April 10th\, the European Parliament will vote on the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. This will have catastrophic consequences for the lives of people on the move across and beyond Europe\, institutionalizing the most brutal and repressive practices.  \n\n\n\nSOLIDAR joins over 50 civil society organisations\, networks and Trade Unions active at the European or national level to call for a mobilization in Brussels at Place Luxembourg\, in front of the European Parliament on 10th April at 3 pm as Members of the European Parliament will vote on the same day for the Migration Pact. \n\n\n\nWe will not be silent nor will we join celebrations for the systematic dismantling of human rights in Europe. We will be there together with affected communities\, civil society organizations\, collectives and international human rights groups raising our voices to confront EU leaders and politicians who are supporting this shameful agreement incompatible with fundamental rights. \n\n\n\nWe stand firm in our belief in the inherent dignity and worth of every human being\, irrespective of race\, colour\, gender\, sexual orientation\, religious orientation\, nationality\, political opinion\,  standing in solidarity to those impacted by these unjust and cruel policies. \n\n\n\nAcross borders\, we stand united with people on the move\, migrants and asylum seekers\, we will keep fighting for justice and dignity. Our shared humanity transcends geographical boundaries\, we will resist and keep fighting for a future where justice and solidarity prevail. \n\n\n\nWhy mobilising? \n\n\n\nThe New pact creates a system whereby the right to seek asylum in the EU is severely threatened and will engender a proliferation of human rights violations against people across Europe due to their migration status. Taken together\, these new legislations will usher in a new system for ‘managing migration’ in the EU that is characterised by: \n\n\n\n\nDe facto detention at borders with no exemption for families with children of all ages\, accelerated\, substandard procedures to assess asylum claims rather than full and fair assessments\, and an emphasis on return procedures with lowered safeguards.\n\n\n\nFar more asylum applicants will end up in border procedures and\, through the ‘legal fiction of non-entry’\, will not be considered as on EU territory\, which would lead to lower safeguards and heightens the risk of human rights violations and pushbacks at borders. Even unaccompanied children can be held in border procedures when state authorities consider them a ‘danger to national security or public order’. Moreover\, experience has shown that containing large numbers of people in border areas for prolonged periods leads to the chronic overcrowding and inhumane conditions\, as witnessed on the Aegean islands.\n\n\n\nThrough the broadening of the ‘safe third country’ principle\, people asking for asylum will be declared inadmissible and increasingly deported to countries outside of the EU on the basis of a widely-defined connection with those countries\, heightening the risk of refoulement.  In the past\, this has manifested in failed agreements like the EU-Turkey deal\, externalising the processing of asylum claims to third countries.\n\n\n\n\nFirst co-signatories: \n\n\n\nSeebrücke\, Sea-Watch\, European Network Against Racism (ENAR)\, Abolish Frontex\, Agir pour la Paix\, EuroMed Rights\, Danish Refugee Council (DRC)\, Stop GEAS\, Interventionistische Linke (IL)\, Project Elpida\, 11.11.11… Flemish Refugee Action (Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen)\, SOLIDAR\, Emergencia Frontera Sur Motril\, From Sea to the City\, Solidary Wheels\, Coordinadora Obrim Fronteres\, PRO ASYL\, Irídia – Centre per la Defensa dels Drets Humans\, València és Refugi\, País Valencià pels Drets Humans\, NO ONE IS ILLEGAL\, Red SOS Refugiados Europa\, Be Aware And Share (BAAS)\, Network for Children’s Rights (Greece)\, Migration-control.info\, MEDITERRANEA Saving Humans\, Plataforma de personas refugiadas de Cáceres\, Asociación Sonrisas en Acción\, I Have Rights\, PAR Almansa\, Colectivos en Lucha Extremadura\, Pour La Solidarité \n\n\n\nYou can download flyers in English\, Spanish\, French and German. Whether you can join physically the mobilisation or not\, you can communicate this to Julie Martinaud (julie.martinaud@solidar.org) until Friday 29th March EOB (with your logo attached) as a final update of signatories will be done on 2nd April. If you can join in person\, you can follow updates on this event on this Facebook page.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/from-europe-to-bruxelles-say-no-to-the-pact-on-migration-and-asylum-for-resistance-and-solidarity-against-europes-inhumane-migration-and-refugee-policies/
LOCATION:European Parliament
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTSTAMP:20240216T164506Z
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SUMMARY:7th Civil Society Forum for Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:The European elections are fast approaching and political parties across Europe are setting out their vision for our common future to voters. \nThe window for influencing manifestos has already passed\, or in some cases\, the opportunity never given to citizens or CSOs\, but how do their political agendas and manifestos live up to the transformative agenda we need? \nFor the 7th edition of the Forum\, we invite civil society organisations to come together to critically assess the promises that European political groups are making\, to ensure that they are aligned with our priorities for a green and just transition\, the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda. \nWhy should you attend? \n\nExplore what EU political parties are pledging on Agenda 2030\, climate\, and social justice.\nSpot the gaps in manifestos; let’s identify what’s missing!\nNetwork in an inviting space with civil society organizations\, forge alliances\, and strategize for impactful advocacy actions.\nHear from civil society and political group representatives on their vision for the 2024-2029 mandate.\n\nThe event will be held on Tuesday 26th March 14h00-16h30 CET and Wednesday 27th March 09h30-12h00 CET. It will take place online on Zoom.\nPlease fill in the registration form before Friday 22nd March.
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/7th-civil-society-forum-for-sustainability-2/
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SUMMARY:Civil dialogue for inclusive democracy: workshop at EESC Civil Society Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:This workshop organised in the framework of the EESC Civil Society Week 2024 aims at exploring the  role  that civil dialogue should play – if institutionalised at European and national level – in fostering democracy through the participation of various groups including the most marginalised – such as people with a low socio-economic status\, migrants\, racial and ethnic minorities\, persons with disabilities\, vulnerable workers\, youth… This would ensure better consultation and participation\, contributing to building European policies that deliver on people’s needs\, advance social justice and provide access to socio-economic and fundamental rights for all\, while strengthening gender equality and inclusion. Civil society organisations already contribute to EU policymaking with the evidence originating from their direct work with their constituencies\, often constituted by people in a vulnerable situation\, but their impact is limited by a lack of structures and consultation mechanisms that would lead to a meaningful and permanent dialogue with EU institutions in all policies areas. \nIn the discussions we will investigate the potential of civil dialogue and contribution of society organisations for the health of democracy and explore possible avenues for the creation of a structured civil dialogue. In fact\, while calling for an adequate implementation of Article 11 TEU\, the introduction of an interinstitutional agreement on civil dialogue will be explored\, as a tool to ensure recognition and implementation of civil dialogue by all EU and national institutions. Two national-level case studies of successful dialogue between CSOs and national institutions\, from South Africa and Slovenia\, will also be presented to inspire the debate around ways of building civil dialogue at EU level. \nTo this end\, we will invite representatives from civil society and EU institutions to contribute to the discussions with their perspectives. The outcome of this exchange will be a set of recommendations that will inform the EESC electoral manifesto. \nRegister here by 27/2/2024 \nQuestions for discussion: \n\nHow do CSOs contribute to quality and inclusive policy-making?\nWhat are the main features that a structured and meaningful civil dialogue should have?\nWhat are the concrete measures that should be implemented to achieve this goal?\nWhat are the challenges that building an institutionalised civil dialogue will bring?\n\nDraft Agenda\n11.15 – 11.20: Welcome and Introduction of the speakers –  Mikael Leyi\, Secretary General SOLIDAR \n11.20 – 11-25: Opening remarks – Alexandrina Najmowicz\, Secretary General\, European Civic Forum and Board member\, Civil Society Europe. \n11.25 – 11.40: Presentation of the case study from South Africa –  Women on Farms Project (online) \n11.40 – 12.40:  Panel discussion Civil Dialogue: strengthening Democracy \nModerated by Mikael Leyi\, Secretary General\, SOLIDAR \n\nPietro Barbieri\, Vice-President of EESC Civil Society Organisations’ Group\, rapporteur of the opinion “Strengthening civil dialogue and participatory democracy in the EU: a path forward”.\nMiranda Ulens\, Vice President of  EESC Workers’ Group and co-rapporteur of the opinion “Strengthening civil dialogue and participatory democracy in the EU: a path forward”.\nLucie Studnicna\, President of EESC Workers’ Group.\nLaura de Bonfils\, Board member\, Civil Society Europe and Secretary General\, Social Platform.\nIngrid Bellander Todino\, Head of Unit Fundamental rights policy\, DG JUST.\nBenoît Contzen\, Legal Adviser\, Permanent Representation of Belgium to the EU.\n\nQ&A with the audience \n12:40 – 12:55: Presentation of the case study from Slovenia – Tina DIVJAK\, CNVOS \n12:55 – 13:00:  Closing remarks –  Carlotta Besozzi\, Director\, Civil Society Europe
URL:https://www.solidar.org/event/civil-dialogue-for-inclusive-democracy-workshop-at-eesc-civil-society-week-2024/
LOCATION:European Economic and Social Committee – EESC\, Brussels\, Belgium
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