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SUMMARY:International Advocacy Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Edition of the International Advocacy Workshop (IAW) will take place on 9th\, 10th\, 11th September\, 2020\, from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Central European Time. Due to COVID-19 pandemic it will be held online by the International Federation for Family Development in collaboration with Instituto de la Familia (Universidad de la Sabana\, Colombia). The Workshop will have no cost for participants and will be conducted in English. \n  \n\nAs usual\, it is mainly oriented to entry-level professionals or students of social studies/political sciences or a related field who demonstrate a strong interest in family issues and want to gain experience in the work of International Organizations\, as well as other practitioners. They will come from diverse geographical\, cultural\, and academic backgrounds. \nThe course will critically assess the field of international human rights and development advocacy\, its institutions\, strategies\, and key actors. It will explore how domestic\, regional\, and global policy strategies are set. Also\, it will promote discussion on various challenges that family friendly advocates face together with a range of stakeholders\, including governments\, international institutions and the private sector. \nIt will consist of a three-day educational alternative program with diverse lectures\, initiatives and interactive discussions: \n– Lectures: oral and audiovisual presentations by an expert or specialist. Convey critical information and theories. All are expected to actively engage. \n– Interventions & Good Practices: active discussion led by a moderator with the participation of policymakers and practitioners with local or regional experience on family policies’ design\, implementation and evaluation. Participants have a role that may involve a written/oral intervention and group discussion. \n– Interactive Discussions: hands-on debates to finalize a statement with evidenced-based policy recommendations within the framework agreed (Child Development\, Youth Transitions\, Intergenerational Relations). \nThese interactive discussions will be preceded by meetings of local groups (virtual or face-to-face\, where possible) to discuss and draft a proposal about one of the following outcomes: \n– a statement for the Unicef Executive Board on child development;\n– a statement for the UN Commission on Social Development on youth transition;\n– a statement for the UN ECOSOC High-level Political Forum on intergenerational solidarity. \nA consultation on future Workshops (if they should be online\, programme and logistics) and possible local actions to disseminate the contents and reach other stakeholders and interested persons will also be part of these discussions. \nEvaluation will be based on class participation\, results of the interactive discussion and a final paper. \n  \n2019 International Advocacy Workshop (Budapest) … \n2018 International Advocacy Workshop (Madrid) … \n  \nBACKGROUND NOTE \nThe topics of the workshop will be the three main aspects of family care:\n– Child development.\n– Youth transitions.\n– Intergenerational solidarity. \nThey will be analyzed in the light of the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families Project\, the COVID-19 crisis\, the preparations for the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family and the Sustainable Development Goals 1\, 3\, 4\, 5\, 8\, 10\, 11 and 16. \n1. Cities have been and will be at the center of this pandemic and its aftermath. \n2. The challenge to make them inclusive\, safe\, resilient and sustainable has failed because: \n– it exacerbated the urban divide that resulted from a long-term failure to address fundamental inequalities and guarantee basic human rights;\n– critical systems have been disrupted or overloaded: supply chains and social care\, but principally healthcare;\n– it has revealed gaping holes in our care infrastructure\, as millions of families have been forced to navigate this crisis without a safety net;\n– the improvement in air quality and environmental noise reduction shows the need for a shift to green\, circular economies to prevent disasters and climate change. \n3. The family has had to face all these limitations and has proven to be the reference point and the authentic pillar of society. \n4. Today the Venice Declaration is important\, but tomorrow it will be even more important to build a new world: it is an excellent political-administrative programme. \n5. It is therefore necessary to outline the model of a city that places the citizen at the center of its concerns and the family as the necessary environment for it. \n6. Taking into account the Curitiba Manifesto\, the ways to reach this goal should also take into account: \n– an inclusive city is a shareable city;\n– an inclusive city is a connected city;\n– but\, more than anything\, care should be supported and promoted in every domain\, placing family care as the basis for it. \nAPPLICATIONS \nCV and a cover letter should be sent to un@iffd.org before 31st July.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/international-advocacy-online-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200625T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200625T130000
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SUMMARY:FAFCE WEBINAR on Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Webinar \nDemographic Challenges and Sustainable Development.\nA new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?\nThursday\, 25 June 2020\, 14:00 – 15:00 \n \nPlease register by e-mailing to info@fafce.org \nYou will receive the link to connect after the registration \nAt the end of the Semester of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU\, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is pleased to invite you to a Webinar on “Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development.\nA new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?” \nWe also invite you to visit our webpage with an overview of the EU Institutions’ proposals on the demographic issue. \nDRAFT PROGRAM \n[This webinar will take place in English] \n14.05 – 14.1514.00 – 14.05\nOpening address\nVincenzo Bassi\, FAFCE President \nThe Croatian Presidency and the Demographic Challenges\nMarko Vidakušić\, Coordinator of the Employment and Social Policy Team\, Permanent Representation of Croatia to the European Union \n14.15 – 14.25\nThe EU Commission Report on the impact of Demographic Change\nDeša Srsen\, Member of the Cabinet of the Vice-President for Demography and Democracy \n14.25 – 14.35\nThe Italian “Family-Act” and the impact of the EU\nMarco Zullo\, MEP\, Co-Chair of the Intergroup on Demographic Challenges\, Family-Life Balance and Youth Transitions \n14.35 – 14.45\nWhich policies to face the demographic change? – TBC\nElżbieta Rafalska\, MEP\, Rapporteur for the EMPL Opinion on “Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments” \n14.45 – 14.55\nBuilding a budget for the future of Europe\nKarlo Ressler\, MEP\, Vice-President of the EPP Youth Organisation \n14.55 – 15.00\nFinal remarks\nBénédicte Colin\, FAFCE Project Manager
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/fafce-webinar-on-demographic-challenges-and-sustainable-development/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200620
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SUMMARY:UN Expert Group Meeting: Assessing progress\, challenges and emerging issues. Focus on modalities for IYF+30 & parenting education
DESCRIPTION:United Nations (online) Expert Group Meeting\nNew York\, 16-18 June 2020\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm (NY time) \nOrganized by: \nFocal Point on the Family\, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) \nDepartment of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)\, United Nations \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDRAFT AGENDA \nTuesday\, 16 June \n10:00-10:15  Opening Session \nWelcoming remarks \nMasumi Ono\, Chief\, Social Inclusion and Participation Branch \nIntroduction of participants \n10:15 – 11:30  Session I  \nAppropriate ways and means to observe the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family\, in 2024 \nModerator & opening remarks: Renata Kaczmarska “IYF process and objectives” \nPresenter: Bahira Trask\, “Mega trends and families” \nIssues for discussion \n\nIYF process\nUNDESA priorities\nAssessment of responses to Note Verbale from Member States\, UN entities and other stakeholders\nAssessment of civil society proposals\nMega trends and their impact on families\nFamilies and technology\nFamilies\, urbanization and international migration\nFamilies and demographic change\nFamilies and climate change\nFamily policies to counteract negative effects of trends above\nPriority SDGs and targets & family policies important for their implementation\nTopics to be addressed in preparation for IYF+30\nEmerging issues\nRegional issues/perspectives/meetings/events\nCivil society and advocacy efforts\n\n11:30-12:30  Session II \nPositive parenting for promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development and social cohesion \nModerator & Introductory remarks: Nena Thundu \nPresenters:  \nIgnacio Socias “Positive parenting: concept and   applications” \nBenjamin Freer “Global perspective on corporal punishment and its effects on children” \nIssues for discussion \n\nRelevance of positive parenting for the achievement of SDG16 (overall and in the context of target 16.2)\nPositive parenting at different stages in children’s lives\nLinks between positive parenting education and early childhood education\nAcademic & civil society perspectives on positive parenting\nPositive parenting to prevent children’s neglect and abuse including corporal punishment\nViolence against children in families and beyond\nTypes of abuse and neglect\nPerceptions and cultural constraints\nNegative consequences of violence against children (on children and other family members)\nThe harms of corporal punishment\nThe state of corporal punishment around the world\nPromotion of non-violent forms of discipline\nAwareness raising and advocacy efforts\nRelevance of SDG16 targets \n\nRoundtable discussion issues from Day 1 \n  \nWednesday\, 17 June \n10:00-11:00 Session III \nRegional perspectives on parenting education \nThe impact of COVID-19 on families & parenting around the world \nModerator & Opening remarks: Liz Gozme (or Annemie Drieskens) “COVID-19 & parenting in the EU” \nPresenter:    \nMihaela Robila “Parenting education in Europe” \nNora Spinks “COVID-19 and parenting in Canada”  \nIssues for discussion \n\nRegional perspectives on parenting education: western countries\nSimilarities and differences in approaches in Western and Eastern Europe\nParenting education in the United States\nParenting education in Canada\nAcademic and civil society perspectives\nThe impact of COVID-19 on parenting\n\n11-12:30  Session IV \nParenting education: regional and sub-regional perspectives \nModerator: Sharifa El-Amadi \nPresenters: \nRosario Esteinou “Parenting education in Latin America” \nAhmed Aref “Parenting education in Asia and MENA region” \nIssues for discussion \n\nDifferences and similarities in parenting styles: global and regional perspective\nOverview of parenting education in Latin America\nOverview of parenting education in Asia and MENA region\nProgress and challenges\n\n  \nThursday\, 18 June \n10:00-11:00  Session V \nParenting education and gender equality. the role of fathers \nModerator: Kinga Joó \nPresenters: \nEsuna Dugarova “Gender perspective on parenting and care” \nClara Alemann “Parenting education: the role of fathers” \nIssues for discussion           \n\nCare and household responsibilities\nParenting education and its importance for gender equality\nThe role of fathers\n\nRoundtable discussion with audience participation \n11:00-12:00  Session VI \nParenting education for strong intergenerational interactions: the role of grandparents\, including grandparents who are primary care givers. \nCivil society perspectives on parenting education and the role of grandparents. \nModerator:  Regina Maroncelli \nPresenters: \nSoohyun Kim “Grandparenting: focus on Asia” \nAlex Vazquez “Civil society perspectives on parenting education and grandparenting” \n Issues for discussion \n\nEffective grandparenting for intergenerational solidarity\nRegional perspectives on grandparenting\nDifferences in grandparenting styles\nGrandparents as primary care givers: challenges and opportunities\nGrandparenting in Asia (rural/urban comparisons\, challenges in data collection\, valuing of grandparents’ contributions)\nIndicators for strong intergenerational relations\n\n12:00-12:30  Session VII \nConclusions\, recommendations & the road ahead \nModerator & Closing remarks: Renata Kaczmarska \nRecommendations on:  \n\nIYF+30 modalities\nparenting education and related issues\n\n will be elaborated via email exchanges with experts and civil society \n  \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/un-expert-group-meeting-assessing-progress-challenges-and-emerging-issues-focus-on-modalities-for-iyf30-parenting-education/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200515T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200515T153000
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SUMMARY:2020 International Day of Families “Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing+25”
DESCRIPTION:This year’s 25th anniversary of Copenhagen Declaration and Beijing Platform for Action come at the time of one of the most challenging global health and social crises. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic brings into sharp focus the importance of investing in social policies protecting the most vulnerable individuals and families. It is the families who bear the brunt of the crisis\, sheltering their members from harm\, caring for out of school children and at the same time continuing their work responsibilities. \nAs the world struggles to respond to the COVID-19 crisis\, there is a real opportunity to rethink and transform the way our economies and societies function to foster greater equality for all. In doing so\, gender equality will not be achievable without greater equality in families\, and that on this\, and so much else\, the Beijing Platform for Action continues to provide a visionary roadmap of where we need to go. \nUNDESA (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs) will celebrate the 2020 International Day of Families online. \nRegistration is required by 12 May. Please use link below: \nhttps://desasocial.formstack.com/forms/idf2020 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email and by 14 May another email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor more information please contact the Focal Point on the Family at kaczmarska@un.org. \nBackground notes.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/2020-international-day-of-families-families-in-development-copenhagen-beijing25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200428
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Poland: XV Meeting of Local Branches and 1st. National Congress of Families
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nAll large families are invited to this event. The program includes an interesting lecture for marriages\, training sessions\, workshops and numerous attractions for children using the sports base at the Olympic Preparations Center. \nAn important event for us during this Congress will be participation in the 1st National Congress of Families in Tomaszów Mazowiecki with the participation of representatives of state authorities. We want to show our Association’s commitment to family matters. During Parent and Youth Panels\, younger children will be cared for by qualified animators. \nWe’ll celebrate both the anniversary of our meetings and the development of the 3 Plus Large Families Association. We already have over 90 local branches. We also want to stand out as a unique family organization during the 1st Family Congress. \nWe are already looking forward to meeting you! \nPROGRAM \nFriday\, April 24  \n(all events take place in COS – Olympic Preparation Center in Spała\, Al. Prezydenta Ignacy Mościcki 6\, 97-215 Inowłódz.) \n14.00 – 22.00 Registration \n16.30 – 18.00 Lecture by invited guests. Parallel activities for children in age groups. \n18.00 – 19.00 Dinner \n19.00 – 21.30 Integration. Parallel activities for children in age groups. \nSaturday\, April 25 \n7.30 – 8.30 Breakfast in accommodation \n9.00 – 9.30 departure to Tomaszów Mazowiecki \n1st NATIONAL FAMILY CONGRESS 2020 \n(Arena Lodowa\, Strzelecka 24\, 97-200 Tomaszów Mazowiecki) \n9.30 – 10.30 Going through security check and handing children over to workshops \n11.00 – 13.30 Opening and official part. Expert panel No. 1 – Workshops for children in the Ice Arena \n13.30 – 15.00 Lunch \n15.00 – 16.30 Expert panels Nos. 2 and 3 – Workshops for children at the Ice Arena. \n17.00 – 18.00 Gala with the participation of the President of the Republic of Poland \n18.30 – Dinner \n20.00 – Concert on the main stage \nSunday\, April 26 \n8.00 – 9.00 Breakfast in accommodation \n9.30 – 11.30 ZDR meeting – incl. discussion of plans for 2020\, presentation of the scholarship program \n12.30 – Holy Mass (for those willing) \n13.30 – Lunch and ending
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/poland-xv-meeting-of-local-branches-and-1st-national-congress-of-families/
LOCATION:Tomaszów Mazowiecki\, Arena Lodowa\, Strzelecka 24\, Tomaszów Mazowiecki\, 97-200\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200303T160000
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SUMMARY:Demographic Outlook for the EU in 2020: Understanding population trends in the EU
DESCRIPTION:This policy roundtable presents the 2020 edition of the EPRS’s ‘Demographic Outlook of the EU’\, which tracks demographic change at European level. The study uses the latest data from Eurostat and the United Nations to explore the main demographic indicators\, such as the median age\, fertility rates or life expectancy\, comparing them between EU Member States and between the EU and the rest of the world. \nThe dramatically ageing population of the EU has serious implications across a wide range of policy areas\, including the economy\, healthcare and pensions. Free movement within the EU and migration from third countries also play an important role in shaping demography in individual Member States and regions. \n  \nVenue: Library Reading Room\, Altiero Spinelli Building\, 5th floor\, European Parliament\, Brussels \n  \nPROGRAMME \n13.30 Welcome by Anthony TEASDALE\, Director General\, European ParliamentaryResearch Service (EPRS)\, EP \n13.40 Keynote remarks by Othmar KARAS\, Vice-President of the European Parliament \n13.50 Presentation of the ‘2020 edition of the Demographic Outlook of the EU’ by Monika KISS\, Policy Analyst\, Economic Policies Unit\, Members’ Research Service\, EPRS \n14.10 Roundtable discussion with: \n\nRainer MÜNZ\, Expert in Demography and Migration\, Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography (KCMD)\, JRC\, European Commission\nDeša SRSEN\, Member of the cabinet of Dubravka ŠUICA\, European Commission\nDaniela VONO DE VILHENA\, Research Scientist\, Max Planck Institute forDemographic Research; Scientific Coordinator\, Population Europe\n\nModerator: Etienne BASSOT\, Director\, Members’ Research Service\, EPRS \n14.40 Questions and interventions from the floor \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/demographic-outlook-for-the-eu-in-2020-understanding-population-trends-in-the-eu/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200220
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SUMMARY:Youth\, Family and Europe
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Large Families in Hungary (NOE)\, MEP György Hölvényi and the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) invite you to participate in a Conference on Youth Transition. \n Venue:         European Parliament\, JAN 6Q1  \n                        (Rue Wiertz 60\, 1047 Bruxelles\, Belgium) \nDate:             18th February 2020\, 15.00-18.30 \nRegistration: fill the online application form. \nDeadline for application: 30th January\, 2020 \nYouth Transition invites young professionals to Brussels to address and discuss youth transition from several perspectives (education\, employment\, housing\, founding a family\, etc.) through the eyes of MEP’s\, decision makers\, young professionals and representatives of international NGO’s. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity for networking and sharing views at an intensive preparatory workshop in the morning of 18th February 2020 guided by leading figures of the conference. \nFurthermore\, a background and comparison of youth transition will be provided in the 20th century and today\, the beginning of the 21st century. \nIn the 20th century\, the economy underwent a major restructure. Governments encouraged more young people to complete secondary school in an effort to increase the knowledge and education levels of the labour force. The result was mass education and a credentialled workforce with less full-time work available\, but it also included youth unemployment and underemployment. \nIn 2020\, young people are required to navigate in a much more complex transitional terrain. Unlike their predecessors\, it is common nowadays for young people to experience non-linear\, fragmented and extended youth transitions. Family support can be the key to overcome difficulties\, also avoiding social costs on public health and other consequences of social disintegration. \nWe want to empower attendees to stand up\, to open a dialogue and to discuss with experts and decision makers the following: \n\nThe role of families in supporting youth transitions from school to work and\, ultimately\, youth employment outcomes with a view on the Sustainable Development Goals.\nThe role of family policies in helping families to fulfil that role.\nThe timing and ways of founding families for young couples.\n\nThereby the conference intends to provide clues for a better navigation in post-secondary education\, job search\, employment\, family support and starting a family heading for a better future of the young. \nMore info: international@noe.hu
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/youth-family-and-europe/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191119T173000
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SUMMARY:First European Convention of Family-Friendly Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities: \n   \nIn Partnership with: \n \n  \nFirst European Convention of Family-Friendly Municipalities\nBrussels\, Tuesday 19th.\, November 2019\n(Registration is closed) \n  \nPROGRAM: \n9.00 – 9.30 \nRegistration – Welcome coffee – Networking \n9.30 – 10.00  \nWelcoming \nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC \nOpening ceremony: \nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC \nKinga Joó\, member of the European Economic and Social Committee \nAdam Karácsony\, member of the European Committee of the Regions \n10.00 – 10.15 \nDelivery of Diplomas to the Pilot Municipalities of the Network \n10.15 – 10.30 \nTowards a Family-Friendly Europe \nAttila Beneda\, Deputy Secretary of State for Family and Population Policy\, Hungary \nMarco Zullo\, Member of the European Parliament  \nJorge Buxadé\, Member of the European Parliament \n10.30- 11.00 \nWhat does it mean ‘familyfriendly’? \nProf. Petra Aczél\, Professor of Corvinus University of Budapest\, Vice President for Research of Kopp Mária Institute for Demography and Families\, Hungary \n11.00 – 11.30 \nNew public family management \nLuciano Malfer\, general director of the Agency for the Family\, Natality and Youth Policies of the Autonomous Province of Trentino\, Italy \n11.30-12.00 \nThe voice of civil society \nVincenzo Bassi\, president of FAFCE \nInterventions from participants \n12.00 – 13.30 \nLunch (ground floor) \n13.30- 15.45 \nGood practices from municipalities \nMunicipality of Tallinn (Estonia) \nMunicipality of Krákow (Poland) \nMunicipality of Trzebnica (Poland) \nMunicipality of Zagreb (Croatia) \nMunicipality of 5th District of Budapest (Hungary) \nMunicipality of Nagykovácsi (Hungary) \nMunicipality of Orosháza (Hungary) \nMunicipality of Alghero (Italy) \nMunicipality of Todi (Italy)  \n15.45- 16.00 \nConclusions and Final Declaration  \n16.00 – 16.30 \nCoffee – Networking
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/1st-european-convention-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
LOCATION:EESC\, Rue de Treves 74\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191026T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191027T200000
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SUMMARY:Large Families Exhibition and Fair
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 5th. Edition of the Fair and Exhibition for Large Families in Barcelona\, organized by the Catalan Association of Large Families (FANOC). During two days (Saturday and Sunday) large families can enter for free to a 3.000 square meters place of exhibition full of companies showing their products with special offers for them and with many activities and workshops for all the family members. There will be also a place for the smaller children to play and enjoy \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-families-exhibition-and-fair/
LOCATION:Fira de Barcelona\, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina\, 1755\, Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08004\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191022
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SUMMARY:XX International Family Enrichment Congress: Family\, the Face of Humanity
DESCRIPTION:The human person is created to belong to a family. The family is the place where the person fully develops and finds a genuine welcome\, sheltered from ideologies that attempt to tear the individual apart and treat him as an isolated entity\, a mere consumer or simply a voter. \nThe aim of this London 2019 congress\, as in the previous world congresses is to strengthen and invigorate your family. To this end we have brought together a unique group of highly acclaimed experts from around the world.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/xx-international-family-enrichment-congress-family-the-face-of-humanity/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth II Centre\, Broad Sanctuary\, Westminster\, London\, London\, SW1P 3EE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191015T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191015T133000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20191004T154945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T075734Z
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SUMMARY:Population growth and economic development. Analysis\, planning and family welfare
DESCRIPTION:Regina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC\, will be one of the speakers.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/population-growth-and-economic-development-analysis-planning-and-family-welfare/
LOCATION:Senato della Republica\, Piazza Capranica 72\, Roma\, Roma\, 00186\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190920T085451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T100049Z
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SUMMARY:Large Families Day in Madrid Amusement Park with special price: 60€ per family
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to enjoy a day with your whole family in Madrid’s Amusement Park for just 60 euros? On Saturday 12 October we will be celebrating Large Families Day in this park\, a day in which all large families associated with an Association integrated in the Spanish Federation of Large Families (FEFN) will enjoy a flat family rate. In other words\, by presenting your membership card of any of our associations\, you can purchase your tickets at the single price of 60 euros\, regardless of the size of your family. \nThe day is organised with the idea of offering large families the possibility of enjoying a day of family leisure at an affordable price. Before enjoying the attractions for everyone\, and after a brief presentation by FEFN President Benito Zuazu\, families will have the opportunity to attend the performance of a family musical by “La Patrulla Canina”\, especially aimed at the youngest members of the household. \nThe event is aimed at large families and to enjoy the special price will be essential to present at the box office the membership card of any association of the FEFN. \nPre-registration \nEach family will buy their ticket directly at the box office on the same day (12 October)\, although for organisational reasons it is necessary to register beforehand with the Large Families Association to which they are associated. \nIn addition to requesting the membership card\, the Park reserves the right to request any identity document (ID\, passport\, driver’s license) that proves that the person carrying the membership card is the holder of it. On the other hand\, it is recommended that families carry a photocopy of the large family title in the event that the number of children is not updated on the membership card\, except in the case of babies\, who do not need entrance. \nIn addition to the flat rate\, families will have a 10% discount on catering on that day on presentation of their membership card (except at the La Posta kiosk\, the Nickelodeon Cafeteria and Domino’s Pizza). You can also bring food and drinks from home to eat in the areas set up for this within the park. \nIf you can’t all go together \nIn the event that one of the family members cannot come at the same time as the rest\, for work\, studies\, etc.\, may go later. The family will buy at the box office\, with their membership card\, the number of tickets equivalent to the number of family members\, and will keep one for those who arrive later. You will have to meet him at the door and provide him with the entrance to be able to access the premises. Entrance tickets must be introduced through turnstiles at the entrance. \nTIMETABLE OF THE DAY \n9.30 a.m.: Ticket office opening hours\n10.00 h: Opening of the doors of the Park and access to the zone of companies.\n11.00 h: Starflyer Square. Presentation of the Conference.\n11.30 h: Starflyer Square. Open-air musical show “La Patrulla Canina” (The Canine Patrol)\n11.55 h: End of the show\n12.00 h: Opening of the Park’s attractions\n24.00 h. Closing of the Park \nNOTE: The price of 60 euros per family will be applied only for the chosen day and will not be cumulative to other promotions.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-families-day-in-madrid-amusement-park-with-special-price-60e-per-family/
LOCATION:Parque atracciones madrid\, Parque de atracciones de madrid\, Casa de Campo\, s/n\, Madrid\, 28011
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191003T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191004T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190619T090159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T152635Z
UID:2204-1570118400-1570208400@www.elfac.org
SUMMARY:Conference: "Shaping a healthy environment fit for children"
DESCRIPTION:Families want a healthy environment for their children to thrive and develop their own wings. This year\, we celebrate the 30 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. For the occasion and with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) in mind\, in Helsinki on 3-4th October 2019 under the Finnish Presidency of the EU\, COFACE Families Europe and Vaestoliitto (the Family Federation of Finland) will host a gathering of family professionals on the topic of shaping a healthy environment fit for children. This is an open conference\, and we are aiming to gather between 80-100 key stakeholders from Finland and Europe. \nTaking a holistic family perspective and multi-generation approach as a starting point\, we will use this opportunity to: \n\nConsider different areas (education\, nutrition\, early childhood education care\, environmental risks\, child-friendly cities\, family circumstances) which impact the health and well-being of children;\nBring to the fore the expertise of the COFACE network and consider together how to strengthen the child health perspective in different policy areas;\nUse the conference as an Open Space for family professionals to meet\, exchange\, network\, collaborate\, and build transnational dynamics;\nUse the brainstorms and exchanges to develop the first elements of a 2030 compass to guide the work of COFACE and partners to ensure we can develop measures to build a healthy society\, environment and economy fit for children.\n\nThis meetup will start on 3rd October with a Spotlight on Finland : Round table on evidence-based methods on family work. There have been sustained national efforts to compile evidence-based methods on family work\, which can be found on the “Early Intervention” online platform.  Similar approaches exist in Sweden and Norway but this is quite a new trend in support programmes for families. A representative from the European Platform for Investing in Children will also take part in this session to bring a European perspective to the discussions. \nOn 4th October\, we will open the conference with keynotes on the new Finnish Child Strategy and an overview of child well-being across the EU. Then the learning and networking with happen through two channels: Open Spaces and Networking Hotspots. \n\nOpen Space  1\nAge-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education for children in Finland: Delivery\, advocacy and building support\nOpen Space  2\nBuilding child-friendly spaces and cities for well-being \n\nOpen Space  3\nInclusive early childhood education and care – a great start for children with disabilities\nOpen Space  4\nThe health impact of environmental risks for children with special focus on air quality and endocrine disruptors. \nOpen Space  5\nNutrimedias: a training on the impact of advertising on the food and nutritional choices of children \nOpen Space 6\nA family environment at risk of poverty: the economic\, social and health consequences for well-being of children\n\nSee full programme. \nJoin us! Register here. Deadline: 16th September 2019. \nFor more information : secretariat@coface-eu.org
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-shaping-a-healthy-environment-fit-for-children/
LOCATION:Scandic Park\, Scandic Park Hotel\, Mannerheimintie 46\, Helsinki\, 00260\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190925T200000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190916T072818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T062916Z
UID:2398-1569319200-1569441600@www.elfac.org
SUMMARY:European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities: Study Visit in Trento (Italy)
DESCRIPTION:The European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC) and the Province of Trento have established the European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities in order to promote a pro-family culture and a family quality certification. \nOn behalf of the European Large Families Confederation and the Province of Trento\, I have the honor to invite you to a study visit in Trento for the coming 24-25th September. Your visit will give the opportunity to introduce you to the activities of the Family Agency\, the Italian Network of family friendly municipalities\, the certification process and its outcomes in the area. You will also meet the officials in charge of the projects and several good practices. \nRegina Maroncelli\, President of ELFAC \n  \nPROGRAM \nTUESDAY 24  \n9-9\,30   \nWellcome coffee and greetings \nPaola Berz – General manager TSM \nRegina Maroncellli – President ELFAC \n9\,30- 10  \nPolicies for the wellbeing of families \nLuciano Malfer – General manager  PAT \n10- 12\,30  \nTools for municipalities’ family friendly policies \n12\,30- 13  Discussion \n13- 14\,30 Lunch \n14\,30-16.30 Family friendly policies: case histories \n16\,30- 17  Coffee break \n17- 18\,30 – Visit to the certificated family friendly MUSE museum of science \nFree dinner \nWEDNESDAY 25  \n8.30  \nDeparture for Borgo Valsugana\, Valsugana Family District \n9-9\,30   \nWellcome coffee and greetings \n9\,30- 12  \nBest practices\, activities and main stakeholdres of the Valsugana and Tesino Family Distict \n12-12\,30 \nDiscussion \n12\,30- 13  \nTransfer to Pergine Valsugana and visit of the Family District \n13- 14\,30  \nWellcome\, greetings and lunch by the Youth Centre and Family Cafe \n14\,30- 16 Best practices\, activities and main stakeholders of the Pergine Family District \n16- 16\,30 Discussion \n16\,30- 17\,30 Transfer to Pergine old town centre and visit to the “baby little home” \nCoffee break \n17\,30- 18 transfer to Trento  \nFree dinner \nLANGUAGE SPOKEN \nThe study visit is in Italian and English\, you are kindly requested to provide your own interpreter. \nACCOMMODATION \nThe family Agency of Trento\, found us some good rooms at Hotel Venezia\, from the 23 till  25 September\, 3 nights \nsingle room with bathroom at 55€ x night (breakfast included) \ndouble room with bathroom at 70€ x night x room (breakfast included) \n\n1\,50€ x person\, per night taxes\n\nYou can contact directly the hotel for reservations: \nHotel Garnì Venezia** Piazza Duomo\, 45 – via Belenzani\, 70 – 38122 Trento (TN) Italy  \n•Tel./Fax +39 0461234114 •oppure 0461234559 • \nEmail: www.hotelveneziatn.it • Web site: info@hotelveneziatn.it FB: HotelVeneziaTrento \nCONFIRMATIONS \nPlease\, confirm your participation\, day and time of arrival and departure and number of participants at president@elfac.org and mariagrazia.cobbe@provincia.tn.it
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/european-network-of-family-friendly-municipalities-study-visit-in-trento-24-25-september-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190914T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190914T180000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190903T072110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T074558Z
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SUMMARY:Szentendre (Hungary): Autumn Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Family Festival is the most popular and well-known special event of the Hungarian Large Families Association that is a large get-together every year. In 2019 the Hungarian Open Air Museum in Szentendre hosts the event (http://skanzen.hu/en) expecting 3800 people who all live in large families. \nWalking among the 100-200 year-old buildings is a special experience for the families who can encounter with the past and the traditions in Szentendre. Lifestyle of different regions of Hungary is presented in the museum. \nRich programmes and various exhibitions are organised for the altogether 700 pre-registered large families (thematic exhibitions\, fun spots\, handicraft programmes and workshops). \nOne of the main ambitions of NOE is the propagation of marriage\, so five couples will have the exceptional opportunity to get married during the Autumn Family Festival. NOE has the pleasure to welcome Katalin Novák\, Minister of State for Family and Youth Affairs at the event.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/szentendre-hungary-autumn-family-festival/
LOCATION:Szabadtéri Néprajzi Múzeum\, Skanzen\, szentendre 2000\, Hungary\, Hungary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190916T081027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T081841Z
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SUMMARY:III Budapest Demographic Summit
DESCRIPTION:After 2015 and 2017\, the Budapest Demographic Summit (5th and 6th September\, Budapest) will beheld for the third time as a prestigious international forum that gives an opportunity for political actors\, decision-makers\, church and civilian leaders and representatives of the scientific community to share their ideas and experiences with each other. \nDemographic processes fundamentally determine our future. Overpopulation and the threat of the disappearance of shrinking and aging nations create challenges for our communities; therefore demographic issues need to be discussed openly. \nAt the turn of the 20th and 21th centuries we face an unprecedented phenomenon: certain nations seem to have renounced their future. Not enough children are born\, cradles are empty. In other parts of the world demographic growth takes place: several nations double or even multiply their population in just a few decades. There are those\, who see an opportunity in these parallel processes and would channel the demographic surplus of the thriving nations to countries with shrinking population. However\, there are those – among them Hungary – who say that they are capable of changing these trends and bringing an end to population decline relying on their own resources. This is a difficult challenge that requires strong families and an effective family policy. \nWe announced a family friendly turn in Hungary in 2010 and nowadays more and more countries think alike. However\, similar values and family-focused attitudes do not mean uniformity: different countries have developed diverse solutions and good practices. A high-level conference such as the Budapest Demographic Summit provides an excellent opportunity for the stakeholders involved to think together and learn from each other. \nThe unique “Hungarian model” means a value driven and family-centred policy. Among others\, we have included the protection of family\, marriage and childbearing in the Constitution of Hungary\, we have doubled the state budget for families in ten years and we have established an objective to stop the population decline not by mass immigration but by strengthening the Hungarian families. \nThanks to its success\, our model has attracted more and more attention from our foreign partners and we are eager to share our experiences and to learn from others as well. \nIn the Budapest Demographic Summit\, along with the Prime Minister of Hungary\, several heads of state\, church leaders\, decision-makers\, experts\, economic actors\, representatives of the media and non-governmental organizations give lectures\, share their thoughts about the role of family in managing demographic processes\, the impact of family and population policies on competitiveness\, sustainability and developing future strategies. \nWe live in a changing and altering time\, when decisions need to be made on how we imagine the new way of coexistence that determines our future. Families\, the cornerstones of society are strengthened and thus the current unfavourable demographic processes become manageable or individual interests overcome community aspects endangering the future of nations\, peoples and families. The stakes are high\, common thinking and cooperation is the way forward for which the Budapest Demographic Summit provides an outstanding space.” \nAll the information about this important event can be found on https://bdselsoacsalad.hu/en
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/iii-budapest-demographic-summit/
LOCATION:Castle Garden Bazaar\, Budapest\, Castle Garden Bazaar\, Budapest\, Budapest\, 1013\, Hungary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190906
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190620T070624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063011Z
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SUMMARY:International Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in family issues and want to gain experience in the work of International Organizations\, join us in our International Advocacy Workshop\, held in Budapest (Hungary)\, 2nd to 4th September 2019 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm). It will consist of an intensive three-day alternative educational program with diverse lectures\, workshops and good practices. \nThe Seminar will have no cost for academic activities and meals offered during breaks\, but the whole of travel and lodging costs should be covered by participant. It will bring together entry-level professionals or students of social studies/political sciences or a related field\, who demonstrate a strong interest in family issues and are fluent in English usage\, as well as NOE\, IFFD and other stakeholders staff. They will come from diverse geographical\, cultural\, and academic backgrounds. \nThis course will critically assess the field of international human rights and development advocacy\, its institutions\, strategies\, and key actors. It will explore how domestic\, regional\, and agendas are set; the ethical and accountability dilemmas that arise and advocacy concerning a range of actors\, including governments\, international institutions\, and the private sector. \nIt will consist of an intensive three-day alternative educational program with diverse lectures\, initiatives and interactive discussions: \n– a lecture is an oral and audiovisual presentation usually presented by an expert or specialist. The purpose of a lecture is to convey critical information and theories and everyone is expected to listen carefully and take notes.\n– initiatives are discussion groups led by a tutor. Participants are usually given assignments that may involve a presentation to the group or a written exercise besides participation in group discussion.\n– interactive discussions are ‘hands on’ classes where everyone is expected to participate as part of their assessment in a physical and practical manner. \nEvaluation will be based on class participation and a final paper. \n INVITED SPEAKERS \n– Katalin Kardosne Gyurko\, President\, NOE (Hungary)\n– Petra Aczel\, Director of the Institute of Behavioural Science and Communication Theory\, Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary)\n– Andrea Soos\, Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary\n– Bernard Riederer\, Vienna Institut\, Vienna (Austria)\n– Boglarka Illes\, Deputy Minister of State for Youth Affairs\, Budapest (Hungary)\n– Andrew Mile\, IFFD Hungary\n– Jan Ledochowski\, President\, Plattform Christiedemokratie (Austria)\n– Regina Maroncelli\, President\, ELFAC\n– Madeleine Wallin\, Secretary-General\, FEFAF\n– Caroline Höglund\, Vice-President\, HARO (Sweden)\n– Kinga Joo\, Vice-President\, NOE (Hungary)\n– Ignacio Socias\, Director of International Relations\, IFFD\n– Alex Vázquez\, Permanent Representative to the UN\, IFFD \nLECTURES \n– Overarching family perspective\n– Family formation and vulnerabilities\n– The role of families and Early Childhood Development \nINITIATIVES \n– Family and the UN\n– Young families and youth transitions\n– Large families role and challenges \n INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS \n– Family-friendly policies and the civil society at the UN\n– Youth Interventions for family strengthening\n– Gender equality and job opportunities for parents \nVENUE \nSapientia Szerzetesi Hittudomanyi Foiskola\nPiarista koz 1.\, 1052\, Budapest\, Hungary \nAPPLICATIONS \nCV and a cover letter should be sent to balint.melinda@noe.hu before 31st July. \nThe registration is free\, one meal will be provided daily and part of the transportation expenses within the city will be covered. \nABOUT THE ORGANIZERS \nThis year\, the International Advocacy Workshop will be held in Budapest Hungary. It will be co-organized by the Hungarian National Association of Large Families (NOE) and the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD). \nNOE \nThe National Association of Large Families (commonly abbreviated and used as NOE in Hungarian)\, was founded in 1987\, aiming to offset the prejudices against large families in the society and fighting for measurements that can help families with children. Nowadays\, NOE has about 70 000 members and more than 200 local organisations.\nNOE is the largest family organization in Hungary. With their activities they are striving to be present in various civil representative bodies which might have an impact on legislation. They offer counselling and help-lines for free on various topics including general legal advice\, housing\, consumer protection\, child raising\, etc.\nNOE has also many activities for member families and holds meetings and conferences for experts\, including events with an international scope. \nIFFD \nThe primary mission of IFFD is to support parents in their educational work within functioning families\, helping them develop their full potential as educators of their children with no discrimination on the grounds of race\, color\, religion\, sex or origin and based in the conviction that this is an unavoidable task for parents\, and it must have the recognition and support of institutions and social partners.\nIt was established in the United States\, as a non-confessional\, non-profit\, non-partisan\, independent and private federation of Family Enrichment Centers. With more than 8\,500 volunteers around the world\, IFFD programs are currently offered in 70 countries worldwide.\nIFFD holds general consultative status with ECOSOC\, a position only granted to 3% of Civil Society organizations working in United Nations. IFFD has participated in different Expert Group Meetings and co-organizers of United Nations events. Also\, it has been part of innovating projects of the European Union and UNICEF regarding the role of families in society.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/2226/
LOCATION:Sapientia Szerzetesi Hittudomanyi Foiskola\, Sapientia Szerzetesi Hittudomanyi Foiskola\, Piarista koz 1\, Budapest\, 1052\, Hungary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190827
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190723T085533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063032Z
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Summer Meeting of Latvian Large Families
DESCRIPTION:What will happen: you will be able to meet Latvian large families\, spend these last summer days at the beach of Baltic Sea\, participate in sporting and other activities\, together celebrate 30th anniversary of Liepaja Large Family Association Dekla\, to attend a meeting of leaders of large families’ associations to think about future activities\, to get know the beautiful Latvian places travelling here and back. You will have possible to visit the Museum of Antiquities with a story about fishermen’s life and a demonstration of fish smoking as well as a opportunity to see the Pusenu Hill\, which is only 3 km from camp place and is the highest dune of the Baltic Sea coast in Latvia with an absolute height of 37 m above sea level. \nVenue – Jurmalciems\, 1km from sandy shore of Baltic Sea and 28 km from Liepaja\, Latvia \nOvernight stay – in your own tents or cars \nMeal – you can prepare by ourselves or use the shop. The nearest cafes are in Bernati (9 km) and Nica (11km) \nMore information you can get from Leonids Mucenieks\, Chairman of the Union of Latvian Large Families Associations\, phone: +37129378045\, e-mail: LDGBApvieniiba@balticom.lv \nWe hope to meet also our neighbours – Estonians and Lithuanians and other ELFAC’ large families! \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/invitation-to-summer-meeting-of-latvian-large-families/
LOCATION:Jurmalciems\, Jurmalciems\, Latvia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190707T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190707T220000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190409T102113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063052Z
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SUMMARY:Large Families Day at the Tibidabo Amusement Park in Barcelona
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family day full of emotions at the Tibidabo amusement park with free admission for all children. \nDay: July 7\, 2019 \nSpecial discount that day: \n-All children up to 16 years of age members of a large family: FREE. \n-Adults reduced ticket: 30% discount on the ticket (19.95 euros instead of usual price 28.50 euros). \nImportant note: It will be necessary to present the large family card or an official document of your family at the ticket office\, together with the ID cards of  the family members present there\, to accreditate your condition of large family. \nWe recommend to see the options of parking or public transport before visiting the park: here \nSchedule: From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. \nMore information on its website: www.tibidabo.cat
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-families-day-at-the-tibidabo-amusement-park-in-barcelona/
LOCATION:Tibidabo\, Plaça del Tibidabo\, 3\, 4\, Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08035\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190611
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190605T091151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063113Z
UID:2163-1559869200-1560128399@www.elfac.org
SUMMARY:Sicilian Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Forum of the Family Associations of Sicily\, together with the Agency for the Family of the Autonomous Province of Trento and with the patronage of the Sicily Region\, the regional departments for the Family and Tourism\, the University of Catania\, Palermo and Messina and under the patronage of the Municipality of Catania\, organize the second edition of the Sicilian Family Festival. \nThe event will take place in Catania from 7 to 9 June 2019\, involving the world of politics\, business\, associations\, entertainment\, the press\, schools\, universities\, parishes and all the places where they are born\, grow up and families develop. This event will also be the occasion for the involvement of some Sicilian municipalities in the National Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities \nELFAC’s president Regina Maroncelli will attend the opening session of the “Sicily family festival”. Among other guests\, Luciano Malfer that will deliver the acceptance letter to Sicilian cities to the Italian Network of Family Friendly Municipalities; Ignacio Socias\, from IFFD\, and the former president of the Italian Large Family Association Raffaella and Giuseppe Butturini\, they will present on Sunday the research on the Horizontal peer family education.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/sicilian-family-festival/
LOCATION:Catania\, Catania\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190602
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190311T115917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063134Z
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SUMMARY:Brothers and Sisters Day
DESCRIPTION:Looking ahead to next May 31\, ELFAC welcomes 2019 Brothers and Sisters Day\, urging all member associations and their associates to openly celebrate the date in their respective countries and their communities. \nThe experience of APFN\, our Portuguese member association\, is very stimulating\, confirming the great potential of social affirmation of this idea. ELFAC has good reasons to congratulate itself on the experience firstly launched on May 31\, 2014 and the decision taken at the general meeting of September 18\, 2014 to continue Europe-wide the institution of Brothers and Sisters Day. \nBrothers Day is a day when we celebrate the spirit of families in a perspective of great solidarity\, identity and sharing. We welcome all families\, from families without children or with one or two children to larger families. Large families with three or more children are those who live more intensely the special dynamism of siblings and the great variety and richness of their relationships. \nWe are sure that with the imagination of each one and by the joy and inspiration of our families\, Brothers and Sisters Day\, May 31\, will become\, year after year\, an ever stronger and brighter social reality in our communities\, in our European countries. \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/brothers-and-sisters-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190528T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190528T133000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190524T092658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063202Z
UID:2078-1559037600-1559050200@www.elfac.org
SUMMARY:Conference in Warsaw:  'Instruments to support and promote family-friendly governments'
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nCoorganized by the presidency of Poland and the Polish Association of Large Families . \nRegina Maroncelli \, president of ELFAC\, will present the network of family friendly municipalities.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-instruments-to-support-and-promote-family-friendly-governments/
LOCATION:Pałac Belwederski\, Belwederska 54\, 05-077 Warszawa\, Polonia\, Warsaw\, 05-077\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190520T180000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
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SUMMARY:Annual Convention for Inclusive Growth 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Convention for Inclusive Growth is an action-oriented platform bringing together civil society organisations and policymakers to discuss how to achieve inclusive growth. Its fourth edition will take place in Brussels on 20 May 2019. \nThis is an opportunity for the EU to: \n\nreflect on its social dimension\, and on how to adapt the existing social models to current and future challenges\,\ndevelop long-term solutions to fight poverty\, increase employment and strengthen social cohesion and inclusion for all.\n\nThe future of Social Europe post 2020\nThis year\, the Convention focuses on the future of Social Europe. As the Europe 2020 Strategy is coming to an end\, the European Pillar of Social Rights\, the 2030 Agenda and the new multiannual financial framework provide the structure for our work on social and economic inclusion in the decade ahead. \nIn view of rapid societal changes\, how can the EU reinvigorate the promise of a Social Europe? What social policy priorities should be proposed to the next EU Commission? How to ensure that the next generation of funding instruments can foster inclusive growth? Through presentations\, workshops and interactive sessions\, the Convention will stimulate the exchange of ideas and best practices on how to build our Social Europe in the years ahead. \nInteractive workshops for audience engagement\nSeven morning workshops will look at the various policy areas that are relevant for inclusive growth objectives: \n\nImplementing the European Pillar of Social Rights as the vehicle for the Sustainable Development Goals in the social area\,\nImproving social policy governance in Europe: cross-sector collaboration\, public-private partnerships\,\nLet’s talk to each other: how to improve communicating Social Europe with the EU citizens\,\nAdapting to the future of work: shaping lives and jobs through inclusive lifelong learning\,\nHow the next multiannual financial framework and its funding instruments can be best used for inclusive growth\,\nThe future of the EU Disability Strategy\,\nSocial services: integrated approaches as a means to deliver the Pillar.\n\nIn the afternoon\, side events will give participants the chance to share their experiences and ideas\, while a ‘speed-dating’ session will boost the exchange of best practices in the area of social inclusion among participants. \nThe Convention will be opened by Marianne Thyssen\, Commissioner for Employment\, Social Affairs\, Skills and Labour Mobility\, and by the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU. \nRegistration to this event is by invitation only. \nContact\nContact us for any questions about the convention \nWeb streaming\nFollow the Convention live \nSocial media\nFollow the debate via Twitter with the hashtag #ACIG2019. \n\n\nPractical information\n\nDate\n20/05/2019\n\n\nAddress\nCrowne Plaza\, rue Gineste 3 – Brussels
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/annual-convention-for-inclusive-growth-2019/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza\, Rue Gineste 3\, Brussels\, 1210\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190502
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
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SUMMARY:International Conference: Shift Towards a Family-Friendly Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Maria Kopp Institute for Demography and Families and the Three Princes\, Three Princesses Foundation will host a conference in Budapest on 29-30 April 2019 entitled: “Shift Towards a Family-friendly Europe” supported by the Minister of State for Family and Youth Affairs. \nThe aim of the Conference is to bring together representatives of international organizations\, companies\, academia\, civil society\, municipalities\, media and policy makers in order to share information about different family-friendly initiatives and discuss thepossible ways of improvement of family policies in a holistic manner aiming the strengthening of family in Europe. \nThe Maria Kopp Institute for Demography and Families as a think tank was founded by the Hungarian Government to carry out domestic and international policy analyses and research that can serve as a basis for measures on family policy and population affairs. It aims at contributing to the family-friendly\, harmonious functioning of society\, cultivating the heritage of Professor Maria Kopp\, who carried out multifaceted work for the Hungarian society and the family for decades\, and has founded the Hungarian Population Round Table. (Please find more information under: https://www.koppmariaintezet.hu/en) \nThe Three Princes\, Three Princesses Foundation is a widely admitted family organisation in Hungary\, which was established by professor Maria Kopp in 2009. The name is a reference to fairy tales\, where the heroes are often third-born princes or princesses. The aim of the Foundation is to support young adults in accomplishing their dreams of having children. The organisation pays special attention to changing attitudes\, to community building\, to professional and scientific activities and to supporting decision makers. One of the most important achievement of the Foundation is the Family-friendly Company of the Year Award. The aim of the award is to recognize those SMEs and large companies that support families on a daily basis in having and raising children\, support their employees having children and let them achieve a healthy balance of life and work. (Please find more information under: http://www.haromkiralyfi.hu/en) \nDraft Program_Shift Towards a Family-Friendly Europe international conference_ 29-30 April 2019_Budapest \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/international-conference-shift-towards-a-family-friendly-europe/
LOCATION:Castle Garden Bazaar\, Budapest\, Castle Garden Bazaar\, Budapest\, Budapest\, 1013\, Hungary
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190306T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190306T183000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
CREATED:20190220T094222Z
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SUMMARY:Home and Family Employment: Presentation of the European White Paper
DESCRIPTION:For over six years EFFE has committed itself toward a more social Europe and toward the recognition of Home & Family employment. \nThe European White paper is a is a civil society initiative realized with EFFE’s partners. \nFight against undeclared work\, migrants integration\, work life balance\, digital tools… the official presentation will take place on the 6th of March at European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) from 13h30 to 17h30. \n– Program – \n\nOpening speech by Mariya GABRIEL\, European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society\nSpeeches from the European Economic and Social Committee\, Employment\, Social Affairs and Citizenship Section\, Christa SCHWENG\, Christiane BASSET\, Erika KOLLER\nEuropean White Paper: History & Context by Andrea ZINI\, Vice President of EFFE\n\nPART 1: Home employment at the junction of EU public policies \n\nDigital tools and fight against undeclared work: the stakes of facilitating declaration; intervention of the Central Agency of Social Security Organizations (ACOSS)\, France\nApplicable social rights and legitimacy of an Europe wide social dialogue; interventions of the French trade union FGTAFO and Italian\, Assindatcolf\nCreation\, recognition and professionalization of new occupations and jobs: setting up levers for quality jobs; interventions by Eurocarers\, Iperia L’institute\, Gruppo SSI and CEDEFOP\n\nCoffee break \nPART 2: Policy direction and commitment of European public stakeholders \n\nGrand témoin\, A necessary engagement from European regions towards home employment: Xavier BERTRAND\, President of the Haut de France region:\nHome employment crossing the ILO’s international perspectives\, Irene WINTERMAYR\, Policy Advisor\, ILO\nPolitical dialogue over the utility of integrating home employment into EU public policies. What commitments are at stake?\nEuropean White Paper: political conclusion: Elisabeth MORIN-CHARTIER\, MEP (EPP – FR)\, Quaestor of the European Parliament\nCommitted Grand Témoin\, Michel BARNIER\nClosing speech\, Marie Béatrice LEVAUX President of EFFE and Luca Jahier\, President of EESC\n\n\nCocktail reception \nRegistration
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/home-and-family-employment-presentation-of-the-european-white-paper/
LOCATION:EESC\, Rue de Treves 74\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190212T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190212T203000
DTSTAMP:20261108T130715
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SUMMARY:The Value of Unpaid Care and Domestic Work:  Is Target 5.4 a Utopia?
DESCRIPTION:“Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services\, infrastructure and social protection policies\, and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate” \nCo-organized by the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations\, UN-DESA Division for Inclusive Social Development\, the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD)\, and the Doha International Family Institute (DIFI)\, with the collaboration of the International Federation for Home Economics. \nEvery year the Commission for Social Development prioritizes the World Summit for Social Development. And this year\, in particular\, it aims to support the thematic reviews of the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals\, including cross-cutting issues. \nSince Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development\, they are committed to reducing inequality between and within countries in its multiple dimensions. Nevertheless\, there is broad consensus that\, without appropriate policy interventions\, the gains from the growth had not trickled down to reduce inequality. \nAmong the holistic and cost-effective policy interventions\, a family responsive legislation is crucial to reduce inequalities and leave no one behind. The family unit is the conduit for social change and the first society where we all grow\, learn and develop skills. So\, the most promising target within the SDGs to tackle inequalities in this regard is the recognition and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of public services\, infrastructure and social protection policies\, and the promotion of shared responsibility within the household and the family as nationally appropriate. \nThe IFFD Briefing has been held at the UN Headquarters in New York for the past seven years during the Session of the Commission for Social Development. The IFFD Family Awards are also presented during the event to the persons or territories distinguished by the promotion of family values. This programme is subject to change without prior notice.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-value-of-unpaid-care-and-domestic-work-is-target-5-4-a-utopia/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190223
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SUMMARY:United Nations: 57th Session
DESCRIPTION:The fifty-seventh session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD57) will take place from 11 to 21 February 2019\, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.  The Commission is the advisory body responsible for the social development pillar of global development. \nPriority Theme for the 2019 Session:\nAddressing inequalities and challenges to social inclusion through fiscal\, wage and social protection policies \nReview of relevant United Nations plans and programmes of action pertaining to the situation of social groups:\n\nStandard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities\nWorld Programme of Action for Youth\nMadrid International Plan of Action on Ageing\, 2002\nFamily issues\, policies and programmes\n\nEmerging Issues\n\nEmpowerment of people affected by natural and human-made disasters to reduce inequality: Addressing the differential impact on persons with disabilities\, older persons and youth\n\nOrganization of the Session\n\nProposed organization of work (draft as of 3 December 2018)\nCurrent Membership\n\n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/evento-febrero/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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