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SUMMARY:Greetings on the 20th anniversary of ELFAC
DESCRIPTION:We are celebrating our 20th anniversary! \nOn 27 March 2004 the 2nd European Congress of Large Families took place in Lisbon\, and the founding document of ELFAC were signed at the end of the congress. \nOn Thursday 11 April\, from 6.30 to 7.30 pm\, ELFAC associations will meet online to commemorate our 20th anniversary together. \nRegister here to receive the link to the meeting. \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/greetings-on-the-20th-anniversary-of-elfac/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240306T180000
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SUMMARY:ELFAC TOUR: TRZY PLUS (POLAND)
DESCRIPTION:ELFAC Tour consists of a series of online meetings with our member associations\, with the aim of getting to know their best practices and learning from each other\, in order to enhance the effectiveness of our work in favour of large families. \nAll ELFAC member associations are invited to participate. \nTo receive the link to the meeting\, please register using the form below: \nREGISTRATION \nThe programme will be as follows (CET time): \n18:00 Presentation\n18:05 Tour through the association of large families in Poland\n18:50 Questions and answers\n19:15 End \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/elfac-tour-trzy-plus-poland/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240207T100000
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SUMMARY:DIGITAL FUTURE: 4th. Congress of Family Friendly Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:.            \nDIGITAL FUTURE: FAMILY FRIENDLY CITIES AND INNOVATION CHALLENGES\nDigitalisation can represent an important tool to implement innovative family friendly policies in services\, transport\, education\, governance\, time management. \nBig cities as well as small rural communities and companies should  take advantage of innovation and digitalisation to become and remain attractive by adopting the perspective of family wellbeing. Without leaving no one (and no place) behind. \n➡️ We are looking to hear about best practices in your municipality. \n➡️  If your municipality would like to present a good practice in the Congress\, please let us know as soon as possible at info@elfac.org. \nWEDNESDAY 07 FEBRUARY 2024\n\nBRUSSELS\, EUROPEAN COMMITTEE OF REGIONS (CoR)\, ROOM JDE 51\n\nFrom 10 am to 5 pm\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED. THE CONGRESS WILL BE BROADCAST ONLINE ON THIS LINK.\nDRAFT PROGRAM\n10:00 Welcome \n10:30 Opening \nPresentation: Raul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC and of the European Network \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of the European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC) and of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities.\nFrancesca Gerosa\,  Councilor for the Family\, Province of Trento (Italy) (video message)\nKrzysztof Balon\, Vice-President Civil Society Organisations’ Group\, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\nCsaba Borboly\, President of Harghita County Council (Romania)\, Member of the European Committee of Regions (CoR)\nDubravka Šuica\, vice president for Democracy and Demography\, European Commission (video message)\n\n11:15 Focus on family policies to boost economy \n\nMatteo Rizzolli\, associate professor of Economic Policy at LUMSA University (Rome).\n\n11:30 “Development of step-by-step guidelines for participatory Digital Villages Initiative roadmap and practical toolkit” (FAO-financed project currently implemented by AEIDL). \n\nAaron Imperiale\, Head of Business Development\, Project Manager of AEIDL (European Association for Innovation in Local Development)\n\n11:45 Digital development in companies and municipalities for family friendly services \n\nLucia Marchegiani\, Associate Professor of Business Organization at the Department of Business Studies\, Roma Tre University\n\n12:00 Territorial cohesion\, family policies and demographics \n\nÁdám Karácsony\, Vice-President of the County Council of Pest Megye (Hungary)\, Member of the European Committee of the Regions\n\n12:15 “Driving change for better cities” – URBACT’s support for cooperation and digital transition \n\nMargit Tünnemann\, Senior Policy Officer\, URBACT Secretariat\n\n12:30 Questions and answers \n12:45 Lunch (It is possible to eat in the building’s own cafeteria). \nGOOD PRACTICES \n14:15 Latest developments in the area of fighting depopulation\, in the context of the EC Communication “Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions”. \n\nAgnieszka Bednarska-Bernatek\, Policy Officer – Urban and territorial development\, European Commission\n\n14:30 From family friendly municipalities to the family audit for companies: digitalisation and innovation in progress \n\nLuciano Malfer\, general director of the Agency for Social Cohesion (Autonomous Province of Trentino\, Italy).\n\n14:45 Innovation in Greek Municipalities  \n\nFokion Zaimis\, Deputy Governor of Entrepreneurship Research & Innovation Region of Western Greece\, Regional Counselor\n\n15:00 A certification model for Municipalities \n\nMercedes Hernandez\, Fundación Masfamilia (Spain)\n\n15:15 Presentation of local best practices from municipalities and companies \n\n Family-friendly projects of the City of Krakow (Poland) implemented with the use of digital technologies: Mateusz Ploskonka\, Deputy Director of the Department of Health and Social Policy / Marzena Paszkot\, Advisor to the Mayor of Krakow City for Family Affairs\nThe challenges of the digital transition in ensuring support for families (Ílhavo\, Portugal): Assunção Mariana Carlos Ramos\, Councilwoman / Mónica Coelho Batista\, Head of Division for Social Development and Health \nDigitalisation and improvement of new services for families (Albergaria-a-Velha\, Portugal): Catarina Mendes\, Councilwoman / Mariana Letra\, gerontolist of the social services.\nMunicipal Digital Skills Plan (Santo Tirso\, Portugal): Mariana Gomes\, head of department / Jose Pedro Machado\, councilor\nÁgueda Living Lab: Fostering Innovation\, Creativity and Experimentation (Agueda\, Portugal): Luis Martins\, Senior Caseworker\nDetecting needs of large families in rural world (Tomelloso\, Spain): Maria Victoria Jiménez and José Fernando García\, president and secretary of the Large Families Association of Tomelloso.\n“Myspot for learning”\, digital platform for the educational community (Druento\, Italy): Alessandra de Grandis\, municipal adviser for family policies.\nVirtual Family Point (Alghero\, Italy): Chiara Ledda\, Italian Large Families Association.\nFamily friendly measures of the Municipality of Paks (Hungary): Péter Szabó\, mayor of Paks.\nBest practices for park renovation (Budapest\, Hungary): Emese Balogh-Madár\, vice mayor of Belvaros-Lipotvaros (Budapest).\nExperience in promoting a family-friendly environment in a company: Martina Colleluori\, Business Developer\, XERA SRL (Italy)\n\n16:30 Questions and answers \n16:45 Conclusions and delivery of diplomas to new members of the European Network
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/digital-future-4th-congress-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
LOCATION:European Committee of the Regions (CoR)\, Rue Bellard 99\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:United Nations: 62nd Session Of The Commission For Social Development - CSocD62
DESCRIPTION:The 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) will focus on “Fostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieve the overarching goal of poverty eradication”.  \nThe CSocD62 will focus on the emerging issue of “The Influence of Digital Transformation on Inclusive Growth and Development: A Path to Achieving Social Justice.” The Commission will also commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family. \nThe Commission will take place from 5 to 14 February 2024\, in Conference Room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The CSocD62 will be broadcasted live at: https://webtv.un.org/en. \nPriority Theme\nFostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieve the overarching goal of poverty eradication \nEmerging Issues\nThe Influence of Digital Transformation on Inclusive Growth and Development: A Path to Realizing Social Justice \nInternational Year of the Family\nCelebration of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family \nReview of relevant UN plans and programmes of action pertaining to the situation of social groups\n(i) Outcome document of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities: the way forward\, a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 and beyond\n(ii) World Programme of Action for Youth\n(iii) Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing\, 2002\n(iv) Family issues\, policies and programmes \nNGO Committee on Social Development\nThe NGO Committee on Social Development is dedicated to raising awareness and holding discussions on social development issues taken up by the UN System and in particular by the UN Commission for Social Development. The committee holds a Civil Society Forum and other capacity-building and outreach events on the occasion of the Commission. Membership is open to representatives of organizations and any interested persons concerned about social development issues. \n \nCivil Society Forum on the CSocD62 Priority Theme\, 9 February 2024 \nThe Forum is hosted jointly by UNDESA-DISD\, the NGO Committee on Social Development and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Foundation. The Forum is a time for NGOs worldwide to learn about each other’s work\, to prepare for the Commission\, including by work on position papers and interventions. For more information\, please visit: https://ngosocdev.org/what-we-do/commission-for-social-development/civil-society-forum-2024/ \nWEBSITE OF CSocD62
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/united-nations-62nd-session-of-the-commission-for-social-development-csocd62/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240131T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:The impact of climate anxiety in family formation in Europe
DESCRIPTION:“There is an urgent need for further research into the emotional impact of climate change on children and young people.” \n\n\n\nTo actively engage with this issue\, the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) is orchestrating a series of events aimed at soliciting the perspectives of youth from around the world. Recognizing that young people are the architects of their own future\, these initiatives empower them to learn\, deliberate\, and make decisions that will shape their destinies. It is our firm belief that by affording the youth a voice in shaping their world\, we nurture their passion for effecting positive change from a young age. This\, in turn\, contributes to the cultivation of future leaders who are committed to making a difference in our global society.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conclusions and final recommendations of the event will be made public at the 2024 IFFD Briefing during the 62nd Session of the Commission For Social Development at the United Nations Headquarters in New York (5 to 14 February 2024). The Commission will also celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family. \n\n\nCALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS AND WORKING METHOD\n\n\n1.- The call for groups of 4-8 young people or individuals aged 18-34 is now open to submit a proposal for a statement on one or several of the discussion points above. \n2.- Registration for each group member must be completed at this link before January 20th. \n3.- Participation in the event can be in person or online. \n4.- Each group will have the opportunity to present their statement at the event through the designated representative registered. \n5.- In case more than 8 groups complete their registration\, some of them can be asked to do a joint statement and geographical distribution will be prioritized. \nThe statements should be configured as advocacy plans\, including the following contents: \n1. Establish measurable objectives. \n2. Define key messages. \n3. Determine the communication activities to deliver key messages. \n4. Decide what resources are necessary to complete each activity. \n5. Establish a timeline and responsible party for each activity. \n6. Fix how to evaluate whether you have reached your objectives. \n\n\nDISCUSSION POINTS\n\n\n\n\n1.- Why are young people (18-34) more worried about climate change than adults aged 55 or older? \n2.- Why do one-third or more young people think a couple should consider climate change when deciding whether to have children? \n3.- How does having a child result in considerable emissions of CO2 per year? \n4.- Why have so many joined campaigns pledging to not have kids until the governments take more action to combat climate change? \n5.- How does climate change pose a risk to long-lasting mental health problems? \n6.- Can it be that young people are not having children for the simple reason of not wanting them? \n7.- Are young people too worried about the environment to have children or more worried about the environment after having children? \n8.- What are the ethical\, environmental\, livelihood\, and political considerations behind climate change concerns and reproductive decision-making? \n9.- Can the need for an economy less hostile to young families be the real reason behind blaming climate anxiety for falling birth rates? \n10.- Can children born today and in the future be disproportionately affected by climate change? \n11.- Are levels of eco-anxiety growing\, particularly among children and young people? \n12.- Will climate change affect physical health\, mental health\, and social relations? \n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\n\n10.00 -13.00: LISZT INSTITUTE\n\n\n\n\nMeeting of participants to review the Discussion Points and agree on the conclusions \n\n\n\n\n15.00 -17.00: EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT\nWELCOMING REMARKS\n\nRoberto Ciambetti \nPresident of the Veneto Regional Council\nMember of the European Committee of the Regions\nCommission for Environment\, Climate Change and Energy\nand Commission for Natural Resources \n\n\nOPENING REMARKS\nKinga Joó \nMember of the European Economic and Social Committee\nInternational Advisor to the President of the\nNational Association of Large Families of Hungary\nPresident of the Social Responsibility Board at the\nNational Cooperation Fund of Hungary \n\n\nPRESENTATION OF YOUTH STATEMENTS\nAND INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION\n\n\n\n\nPoland\nNetherlands\nFrance\nSpain \n\n\nMODERATOR\n\nIgnacio Socías \nDirector of International Relations\nInternational Federation for Family Development \n\n\nKEYNOTE SPEECH\n\nEmmanuel Pont \nSociologist\nAuthor of ‘Faut-il arrêter de faire\ndes enfants pour sauver la planète?’ \n\n\nCLOSING REMARKS\n\nEdina Tóth \nMember of the European Parliament\nCommittee on the Environment\, Public Health and Food Safety\nand Subcommittee on Public Health \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n REGISTRATION
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-impact-of-climate-anxiety-in-family-formation-in-europe/
LOCATION:Brussels\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
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SUMMARY:12th Trento Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:Family Festival\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12th EDITION\nThe Trento Family Festival will be held from Saturday 2 December to Thursday 7 December 2023. \nThe theme of the Festival: The spread between “real family” and “desired family”. What are the policies to be implemented starting from the autonomy of young people and support for female employment”. \nThe event is coordinated by the Agency for Social Cohesion of the Autonomous Province of Trento with the patronage of the Department for Family Policies of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The 2022 edition received the High Patronage of the European Parliament. \n24  events scheduled\, from thematic seminars to cultural and artistic events\, including an art exhibition\, theatrical performances\, a musical performance\, sporting events for families and young people. \nDownload the program
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/12th-trento-family-festival/
LOCATION:Trento\, Trento\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231025T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231025T130000
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SUMMARY:Which future for Europe?: The demographic toolbox of the EU
DESCRIPTION:HIGH-LEVEL SEMINAR\nWhich future for Europe? The Demographic Toolbox of the European Union\n8.30 – 9.00  \nRegistration \n9.00 – 9.30\nOpening Remarks\nVincenzo Bassi\, FAFCE’s President\nKinga Joó\, Bureau Member\, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) \n9.30 – 10.00\nKeynote speech\nDubravka Šuica\, Vice-President for Democracy and Demography\, European Commission \n10.00 – 10.30 \nQ&A with VP Dubravka Suica \n10.30 – 11.00 \nOnline Exchange of views with \nGian Carlo Blangiardo\, President\, Italian Institute for Statistics (ISTAT) \n11.00 – 12.00 \nClosing Remarks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register by THIS THURSDAY\, the 19th of October 2023
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/which-future-for-europe-the-demographic-toolbox-of-the-eu/
LOCATION:EESC\, Rue de Treves 74\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231020T090000
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SUMMARY:Who wins the future: Companies and Communities Family-Friendly
DESCRIPTION:NAPLES (ITALY)\, OCTOBER 20\, 2023 – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE \nIn the Nando Rocco Hall of the Palazzo della Borsa Merci\, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM \n“WHO WINS THE FUTURE – COMPANIES AND COMMUNITIES FAMILY-FRIENDLY” \nDemographic decline\, an aging population\, brain drain\, and depopulation are affecting Campania\, putting the region’s economic development at risk. Businesses struggle to find qualified personnel\, and the decreasing size of families jeopardizes the existence and continuity of family businesses and artisans that have long characterized the region. \nTo retain young talent\, encourage the formation of new families\, and attract families with children who guarantee the future of communities\, it is essential to make the regions more attractive\, more people- and family-friendly. \nCompanies are also called upon to participate in creating a more favorable environment\, both in the workplace and within the community\, in line with the European Community’s guidelines\, which require companies to provide a sustainability social report based on ESG criteria (environment\, social\, governance). This will become mandatory from 2025 for companies with over 250 employees and is poised to become a common practice for all companies seeking financing from banks and investors. This demonstrates their positive social impact on the community and territory through social projects\, corporate welfare policies\, gender equality\, and work-life balance. \nWith the conference “Who Wins the Future: Family-Friendly Companies and Communities\,” we aim to launch the development of a “family-friendly community” that can respond to the challenges of demographic decline and sustainability. \n“The future will be won” by the municipalities that can best meet the needs of their citizens\, creating the conditions for a better quality of life.\n“The future will be won” by those who listen and address the demands of women who do not want to give up motherhood and a career.\n“The future will be won” by companies that offer their employees a work and life style that is attentive to their needs and\, together with municipalities\, build a “family-friendly” community.\n“Winning the future” is possible\, as demonstrated by the experiences of female entrepreneurs who have anticipated the European Commission’s guidelines through their specific sensibilities\, creating a family-friendly environment within their own companies and in line with ESG criteria. The municipalities that choose to work for the well-being and quality of life of young people\, working women\, and families will win the future\, as demonstrated by the experiences of the certified “Family in Italy” municipalities and members of the European Network of Family-Friendly Communities. \nAll stakeholders – families\, companies\, administrations – are called upon to forge a territorial pact focused on the well-being of families and a new way of thinking about work\, time\, and life projects “family-friendly”. Because they will be the ones to win the future. \n  \nPROGRAM \nModerator: Diodato Pirone\, journalist \n9:00 AM – Welcome \n9:15 AM – GREETING FROM AUTHORITIES \n\nCiro Fiola\, President of the Naples Chamber of Commerce\nFabrizio Luongo\, Deputy Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce\n\n9:30 AM – INTRODUCTION \n9:35 AM – Alfredo Caltabiano\, President of the National Association of Large Families \nFamily: Problem or Resource? \n9:45 AM – Pasquale Antonio Riccio\, President of the Alfa Association \nYouth for the Region \n9:55 AM – Regina Maroncelli\, President of the European Confederation of Large Families (ELFAC) \nA Valuable Network for Europe \n10:15 AM – Video message from Eugenia Roccella\, Minister for Family\, Natality\, and Equal Opportunities \n10:30 AM – WHO WINS THE DEMOGRAPHIC CHALLENGE \n10:35 AM – Luciano Malfer\, Director of the Agency for Social Cohesion and Family of Trento \nThe Trentino Experience: From “Family” Communities to “Family Audit” \n10:50 AM – Alfredo de Massis\, University of Bolzano \nFamily Business \n11:00 AM – Carla Librera\, President of AIDDA Campania \nWomen Who Make a Difference: Female Entrepreneurship in Campania \n11:15 AM – BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES FOR FAMILIES\, Best Practices \nDiodato Pirone introduces: \n\n11:20 AM – Caterina Langella\n11:30 AM – Anna Galdieri\n11:40 AM – Paola Greco\, entrepreneur\n11:50 AM – Edi Cicchi\, Councillor for Social Policies\, Family\, Right to Housing\, Equal Opportunities\, and Civil Services of the Municipality of Perugia\n12:00 PM – Roberto del Grosso\, Mayor of Roccabascerana\, Val Caudina\n\nOn the Road to Certification \n12:10 PM – Raul Sanchez\, Secretary General of ELFAC \nThe European Network of Family-Friendly Communities and Partner Companies: For a Europe that Believes in Family \n12:20 PM – Luciano Luongo\, President of the Casartigiani Association Naples and Regional Federation of Casartigiani Campania \nRetaining Talent\, the Tradition of Artisans \n12:30 PM – The Chamber of Commerce and ELFAC Award Partnership Diplomas to Network European Partner Companies \n12:35 PM – Conclusions
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/naples-italy-who-wins-the-future-companies-and-communities-family-friendly/
LOCATION:Palazzo della Borsa Merci\, Via S. Aspreno\, 2\, Napoli\, 80133\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Study visit on family welfare policies in the Autonomous Province of Trento (Italy)
DESCRIPTION:A study visit on the family welfare policies adopted by the Autonomous Province of Trento for a qualified delegation of institutional representatives and municipal officials belonging to the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities promoted by the European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC). \nThe aim of the visit is to learn about the family welfare policy model implemented in Trentino and to meet institutional operators\, family associations and third sector social workers who have adopted family-friendly intervention methods. \nREGISTRATION HERE\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThursday\, 5 October 2023\nFriday 6 October 2023\n\n\n9:00 – 10:30\nPresentation of the governance model for family welfare policies of the Autonomous Province of Trento.\nThe family-friendly municipality standard\n\n\n11:00 . 13:00\nDialogue with the actors of the system: Confindustria\, culture\, transportation\, sport\, craftsmen\, cooperation\, trade unions..\nVisit to a family-friendly municipality\n\n\n13:00 – 14:30\nLunch\nLunch\n\n\n14:30 – 16:00\nThe family-friendly company model\nDeparture ⬇️\n\n\n16:00 – 17:30\nVisit to a family-friendly company\n \n\n\nDinner\nFree\n \n\n\n\n Please note: \n\n\n\nTransfer and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the participants.\n\n\n\nThe Agency for Social Cohesion will take care of the organizational management of the trip through a specific travel agency that will support participants in the organization of the trip.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/study-visit-on-family-welfare-policies-in-the-autonomous-province-of-trento-italy/
LOCATION:Trento\, Trento\, Italy
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SUMMARY:Trentino: 8th edition of the Family Districts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual appointment of reflections and meetings between the family districts of Trentino will be held in the splendid setting of Riva del Garda. It begins with the testimonies of recent projects implemented by family districts such as “What a show! Families at the cinema”\, “I’m doing it hard!”\, “Sail Together” project. In the second session\, voice to generative welfare experts with speeches from the University of Florence\, the editorial staff of Il Sole 24 Ore and the Agency for Social Cohesion.  It closes with the testimony of the National Association of Hospitality Families and with the launch of the 2024 edition.  \nCollecting the legacy of each Meeting and relaunching the themes of the future is the challenge that the Agency for Social Cohesion sets in its annual planning. The continuous comparison with the territories and the consequent dialectic lays the foundations for creating the intervention priorities together with the coordination works that the Agency carries out. \nFor this reason\, the 8th Family District Meeting is concentrated between a dialogue with the territorial experiences of the Alto Garda District\, protagonist of this edition\, and the research and theoretical actions carried out by universities and professionals. \nThe goal is to encourage policies aimed at promoting the family\, enhancing its dynamic and proactive role in the growth of territorial\, economic and social well-being. \nIn the Lake Garda scenario\, we will hear topics related to generative communication\, the quality of life indices created for years by il Sole 24 Ore as well as a snapshot of the current effectiveness and impact of the Districts. A particular focus will be on the experiences made in the nearby regions and the new actions put in place by the Autonomous Province of Trento. \nPROGRAM (in Italian)\n\nREGISTRATION
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/trentino-8th-edition-of-the-family-districts-meeting/
LOCATION:Riva del Garda\, Casa Bresciani\, Via Brione\, 84\, Riva del Garda\, Trentino\, 38066\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230616
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SUMMARY:General Assembly of ELFAC
DESCRIPTION:On June 16-18\, 2023\, the Polish Large Families Association invites ELFAC to Grodzisk Mazowiecki\, near Warsaw\, Poland\, to host its annual General Assembly. \nELFAC members are invited to the General Assembly and accompanying events to be held during the XI National Congress of Large Families in Grodzisk Mazowiecki. Accommodation and meals for participants will be provided by the organizer of the Congress – the Association of Large Families “Three Plus“.  \nThe nearest airports are Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI).  Getting from WAW to Grodzisk is faster\, while low-cost Rayaner airlines land at WMI airport.  \n                                                                                                \nREGISTRATION HERE\nAgenda\nFriday\, 16.06.2023  \n(Sport Hall\, 29 Sportowa St.\, 05-825 Grodzisk Mazowiecki) \n14.00 – 21.00: Registration of participants of the Congress and ELFAC representatives \n16:00 – 19.00: Attractions for families. Dinner will be served during this time \n19:00 – 21.00_ Opening Night \nSaturday\, 17.06.2023  \n07:00 – 09:00: Breakfast \n10:00 – 12:00: Socio-economic panel with PL-ENG translation.  Awarding certified local governments with European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities Diplomas \n12:30 – 13:30: Lunch with the panel speakers \n14.00 – 15.00: ELFAC meeting \n15:00 – 16:00: Social and environmental panel with PL-ENG translation \n16:30 – 20.00: ELFAC General Assembly \n20.15 – 22.00: Dinner \nSunday\, 18.06.2023 \n07.30 – 09:00: Breakfast \n10.00 – 11.00: Solemn Holy Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help \nabout 11:15: Group photo of participants \n12:00 – 14.00: Lunch \n  \nFor further information please contact Irena Jeśmanowicz: \n\nirena.jesmanowicz@3plus.pl\n\n+48 607 457 243
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/general-assembly-of-elfac/
LOCATION:Grodzisk\, Grodzisk Mazowiecki\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230527T100000
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DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:CONFERENCE IN ATHENS: Planning & Implementation Municipal Support Measures for Families with Children
DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE \nPlanning & Implementation Municipal Support Measures for Families with Children\n\n\n(European policy\, support measures\, good practices)\n\n  \nSaturday 27th of May\, 2023 \n10:00 Initiating session – The organizing parties \n10:30-11:00 Local government representatives (Head of Attica Perfecture\, President of Mayors\, etc). \n11:00-12:00 1st session \nOpening & Keynote Speech  \n\nMaria Regina Maroncelli Florio\, Language Teacher\, Journalist\,  Dr. Foreign Languages & Literature\, President Board of Directors European Large Families Confederation: “Shaping a Common European Policy for Measures to Support Families with Children”\n\nSpeakers \n\nProfessor Gabriel Amitsis\,: “Need to Design a New Public Policy for Measures to Support Families with Children”\nMayor Elias Apostolopoulos\, President of the Institute of Cities: “Local Government & Effective Implementation of Support Measures for Families with Children”\n\n12:00-13:30 2nd session \n\nPresentation of the chapters of ASPE’s book: “Policies to support families with children by the Cities\n\n13:30-15:00 3rd session \n\nGood practices of support measures for families\n\n15:00-16:30 4th session \n\nEconomic support measures for families\n\n16:30-17:00 Conclusions & Proposals \n\nDr. Michalis Christakis\, Political & Administrative Scientist\, Dr. in International Relations\, Specialized in European Union Policies & Funds\, General Secretary of the Municipality of Nea Smyrni\, Attica\, Greece. President of the Panhellenic Association of General Secretaries in Municipal Authorities in Greece\, ‘Klesthenes’\nDr. Dimitrios Stamoulis\, Vice-President of ASPE\nDimitra-Ines Aggeli\, Secretary-General of ASPE\n\n\n\n\nDownload the original and complete program of the event (in Greek)\n\n\n>> Venue: ex-Olympic Games TAE KWON DO stadium\, Faliron
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-planning-implementation-municipal-support-measures-for-families-with-children/
LOCATION:TAEKWONDO Stadium\, Leof. Poseidonos 860\, Athens\, Paleo Faliro\, 175 61\, Greece
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230525T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230525T183000
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SUMMARY:6th Convention of the Network of Municipalities "Family in Italy"
DESCRIPTION:It will be held on May 25 in Ascoli Piceno from 15.00 to 18.30 (in Italian)\nThe Municipality of Ascoli Piceno hosts the sixth National Convention of Italian Family Friends Municipalities which will be a precious opportunity to discuss municipal policies for the well-being of the family\, identifying the goals achieved and the prospects for future development. \nDuring the event\, the various projects put in place by the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno and by some certified Family municipalities in Italy will be presented\, as well as the development strategies adopted by the organizations belonging to the national network of mutual friends of the family.\n\nThe Network\, established in 2017 by the Autonomous Province of Trento\, the Municipality of Alghero and the National Association of Large Families\, has seen a constant trend of new members over the years: as of 31/12/22 there are 147 members between Municipalities (131) and Organizations (16). Of the 131 adhering municipalities\, 49 have obtained the Family certification in Italy.\n\nREGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/6th-convention-of-the-network-of-municipalities-family-in-italy/
LOCATION:Palazzo dei Capitani\, Piazza del Popolo\, 10\, Ascoli Piceno\, Ascoli Piceno\, 63100\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230515T203000
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:Families and Demographic Change: Observance of the 2023 International Day of Families
DESCRIPTION:As part of the preparations for the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family\, 2024 (IYF+30)\, the 2023 in-person observance of the International Day of Families focuses on the megatrend of demographic change and its impact on families. The event is to share current knowledge on demographic trends\, including ageing and intergenerational solidarity; facilitate the analysis of their impacts on family life and recommend responsive family-oriented policies to respond to the needs of families around the world. \nHow to follow? \nIn person – Monday\, 15 May\, 1:15-2:30 PM (EST)\, Conference Room 11\, UN HQ New York \nONLINE – Monday\, 15 May\, 7:15-8:30 PM (CEST) on YouTube here: \n \n  \n \nProgramme\n19:00: Greetings of Large Families Associations. \n\n19:15 – 20.30: UN OBSERVANCE\n\nModerator\n\nMasumi Ono\, Chief\, Social Inclusion and Participation Branch\, Division for Inclusive Social Development\, DESA\n\nLaunch of Background Paper & Keynote Address\n\nZitha Mokomane\, PhD.\, Professor & Head of Department\, Department of Sociology\, University of Pretoria: “The Impact of Demographic Change on Families”\n\nPanelists: \n\nJonathan Perry\, Social Affairs Officer: “Leaving No One Behind in an Ageing World: Findings from the 2023 UN World Social Report”\nErnest Gonzalez\, PhD. James Weldon Johnson Professor of Social Work\, Director of the Center for Health and Aging Innovation\, New York University Silver School of Social Work: “Intergenerational Equity & Solidarity: Good practices from the field”\nAngela Fallentine\, Doha International Family Institute Representative\nElisabeth Mueller\, European Large Families Confederation Representative\nJosé Alejandro Vázquez Alarcón\, PhD.\, International Federation for Family Development Representative: “Civil Society Declaration for IYF+30”\n\nInteractive discussion \nIssues for discussion:• What are the impacts of demographic change on families? \n• What are the current trends in population ageing?\n• What is the state of care arrangements for older persons?\n• What are the inequality trends in an ageing world?\n• What is the state of intergenerational solidarity in an ageing world?\n• What family-oriented policies have been most effective in responding to current demographic trends?\n• What civil society initiatives can ensure family well-being?\n• What is the importance of the Civil Society Declaration for IYF+30? \nInformation Materials\nBackground note \nBiographical Notes of Speakers
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/families-and-demographic-change-observance-of-the-2023-international-day-of-families/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230503T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230503T133000
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SUMMARY:13 Convention of Family-Friendly Municipalities of Trentino Province (Italy)
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are open for the thirteenth Convention which sees the “Family in Trentino” certified municipal administrations as protagonists. 104 Trentino municipalities have decided to invest in active policies in favor of families\, in support of the birth rate and young people and the goal is important given that over 95% of the Trentino population resides in a certified municipality. The municipal family plans produce hundreds of concrete actions every year\, starting from the introduction of discounted rates for new infrastructures\, from services dedicated to families with children to educational-cultural events and initiatives. The provincial councilor for health\, social policies\, disability and family\, Stefania Segnana\, will participate in the convention. \nREGISTRATION HERE\nThe XIII Convention of family-friendly Municipalities is a precious opportunity to discuss municipal policies for the well-being of the family by identifying the goals achieved and the development prospects outlined by the Provincial Government within the “Strategic plan for the family and the birth rate” approved in November 2019. The event is promoted by the Agency for social cohesion in synergy with the Municipality of Cembra Lisignago\, the Family District of the Cembra Valley and the community of the valley. \nThe Municipalities that have obtained the “Family in Trentino” certification as of 30 April 2023 are 104 and another 20 municipalities are in the process of acquiring the brand. \nThe convention will describe the demographic\, socio-economic contexts of Trentino with particular reference to social cohesion and well-being indicators. Various testimonies including that on sustainable tourism in the Terre Alte by Vera Rossi\, councilor of the Municipality of Altavalle; the “Casa dei Banai” and the experience of cohousing will be presented by Isabella Ravanelli councilor of the Municipality of Albiano; the experience of Villa Corniole\, a women’s cellar\, by the Pellegrini family. \nThe convention will be enriched by the academic-scientific contribution of Ilaria Vigorelli\, professor at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and President of the Marco Vigorelli Foundation\, and of Carlo Buzzi\, professor at the Department of Sociology of the University of Trento. The works will end with the presentation of the analysis of the impact produced in Trentino in the last 10 years by the “Friends of the family” Municipalities\, by Mariangela Franch\, professor in the Economics and Management Department of the University of Trento. \nAt the end\, the new “Family in Trentino” certifications will be delivered to the municipalities of Campodenno\, Cembra Lisignago\, Aldeno and Ala. \nDOWNLOAD THE PROGRAM HERE
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/13-convention-of-family-friendly-municipalities-of-trentino-province-italy/
LOCATION:Teatro Cembra\, Via San Carlo 1\, Cembra Lisignago\, 38034\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230502T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230502T200000
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:International Congress on Family networks: “Antidote to loneliness”
DESCRIPTION:The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) and the Catholic University Saint Anthony of Murcia (UCAM) are happy to invite you to the International Congress on Family networks: “Antidote to loneliness” in Murcia (2nd of May 2023)\n\n\nThis year FAFCE Spring Board Meeting will take place in Murcia\, Spain\, between the 2nd and 4th of May 2023\, hosted by the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM). FAFCE Board gathers twice a year for a 3-days meeting\, and is a key moment of dialogue between Catholic Family Associations in Europe\, during which the main guidelines of their action at the European level are decided. \nOn this occasion\, FAFCE would like to invite you to participate in the International Congress on Family networks: “Antidote to loneliness” in Murcia\, on the 2nd of May\, organised together with the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM). \nThanks to the shared values and synergy of purpose between FAFCE and UCAM\, this international congress will aim to underline the importance of family associations and networks for the future of Europe and the Universal Church\, following the words of Pope Francis addressed to the Board of FAFCE (Clementine Hall\, Vatican City\, 10 June 2022): “I also renew the encouragement I gave to you five years ago (1 June 2017) and I encourage you to continue your work of encouraging the creation and consolidation of family networks. This is a valuable service\, because there is a need for places\, gatherings and communities where couples and families feel welcomed\, accompanied\, and never alone. There is an urgent need for the local Churches\, both in Europe and beyond\, to encourage the work of the laity and families who accompany families”. \nThe congress will take place in the framework of the Catholic University Saint Anthony of Murcia (UCAM)\, an admirable example of how\, thanks to the inspiration of a layman\, José Luiz Mendoza Pérez\, a Catholic university has been able and continues to contribute to the evangelizing mission of the Church: “Bringing the Good News into all the strata of humanity\, and through its influence transforming humanity from within and making it new” (Evangelii nuntiandi\, nn. 18 ff.: AAS 68 (1976)\, pp. 17-18). \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nPROGRAMME\n\n\n12.00 – 12.30 Registration  \n12.30 – 13.30 Holy Mass \nPlace: Templo \n13.30 – 15.00 Lunch \n\n\n15.00 – 16.00 Opening Ceremony \n\nMrs María Dolores García Mascarell\, President of the San Antonio University Foundation and the San Antonio Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM)\nE. Mgr Bernardito Cleopas Auza\, Apostolic Nuncio to the Kingdom of Spain and the Principality of Andorra TBC\nE. Mgr Arūnas Poniškaitis\, Auxiliary Bishop of Vilnius\, Lithuania\, Vice-President of the Family and Life Commission of the Council of Bishops’ Conferences in Europe (CCEE)\nMr Vincenzo Bassi\, PhD.\, President of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE).\n\nModerated by Mr Pablo Blesa\, Ph.D.\, UCAM Vice-Rector \n\n\n16.00 – 16.30 Key-note speech: “What Sociology Will and Will Not Tell You about Families and the Crisis of Loneliness?” \n\nProf. Mark Regnerus\, PhD\, President\, Austin Institute\, United States of America\n\n\n\n16.30 – 17.30 1st Round Table: Networks for stronger families and more flourishing societies \nModerated by Mr Nicola Speranza\, FAFCE Secretary General \n\nFr Miguel Díaz Díaz\, Parish Priest\, Sant’Eugenio Parish\, Rome\, Italy\nMrs Friederike Ladenburger\, Legal Advisor\, Commission of the Bishop’s Conferences of the European Union (COMECE)\nMr Antoine Renard\, Honorary President\, FAFCE\nMr Raúl Sánchez Flores\, Secretary General\, European Large Family Associations Confederation (ELFAC)\n\n\n\n17.30 – 18.00 Coffee break  \n\n\n18.00 – 19.00 2nd Round Table: Bringing the voice of the family in today’s society \nModerated by UCAM  \n\nMrs Carmen Fernandez De la Cigoña\, PhD.\, Secretary General\, Asociación Católica de propagandistas (ACdP)\, Spain\nMr Mattia Ferrero\, Ph.D.\, Vice-President\, Union of Italian Catholic Jurists (UGCI)\, Italy\nMr Javier Rodríguez\, General Director\, Foro de la Familia\, Spain\nMrs Monika Zazula\, PhD\, Vice-President\, One of Us Poland\, Delegate of the Polish Federation of Family & Life Movements\n\n\n\n19.00 – 19.30 Exchange of views with the participants \n\n\n19.30 – 20.00 Final remarks \n\nFr José Alberto Cánovas\, Vice-President\, Pontifical Institute John Paul II\, Madrid\, Spain\nMr Cornel Barbut\, Vice-President\, FAFCE\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/international-congress-on-family-networks-antidote-to-loneliness/
LOCATION:UCAM\, Av. de los Jerónimos\, 135\, Guadalupe de Maciascoque\, Murcia\, 30107\, Spain
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SUMMARY:ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:WHAT?\nThe Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will take place from 25 to 27 April 2023 in a hybrid format. \nThe Forum provides a platform for young people to engage in a dialogue with Member States and other actors to voice their views\, concerns and galvanize actions on how to transform the world into a fairer\, greener and more sustainable place guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nThe Youth Forum will address the theme of ECOSOC and the 2023 UN High-level Political Forum on sustainable development (HLPF) on “Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at levels”. It will also review progress in the areas of clean water and sanitation (SDG 6)\, affordable and clean energy (SDG 7)\, industry\, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9)\, sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11)\, and partnerships for the goals (SDG17). \nThe Youth Forum will also gather young people to share their  recommendations and innovative ideas in preparation of the SDG Summit\, to be held under the auspices of the General Assembly\, in September 2023. It will also aim to complement other intergovernmental meetings\, such as the upcoming UN Water Conference (March 2023)\, the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework (May 2023) and the second part of the LDC-5 Conference (March 2023). \nWHO?\nThe 2023 ECOSOC Youth Forum is convened by the President of ECOSOC and co-organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)\, and the Office of the Secretary General’s Envoy on Youth\, in collaboration with the United Nations Inter Agency Network on Youth Development (IANYD)\, and co-convened by the Major Group for Children and Youth (MGCY) and the International Coordination Meeting of Youth Organizations (ICMYO)\, with technical inputs from youth-led and youth-focused organizations relevant to the theme of the forum. \nYouth leaders from around the world will have the opportunity to engage with government representatives\, youth delegates\, policymakers and other relevant stakeholders in civil society and the private sector. \nHOW?\nThe three-day event will feature plenary sessions as well as interactive thematic and regionally based discussions. Young people are invited to share best practices\, lessons learned\, solutions as well as creative and innovative ideas with Member States\, other youth participants and stakeholders on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and on the sustainable development goals under review in the Economic and Social Council and the High-level Political Forum in July 2023. They will also have the opportunity to contribute to the preparatory process of the SDG Summit on 27 April 2023. \nSide events will take place virtually and in-person from 25 to 27 April 2023. \nInformation\n\nConcept Note\nDraft Programme\nLogistical Information for Participants\n\nSide Events \n\nGuidelines for Side Events (Registration closed)\nTemplate for the concept notes of the side events\n\nConcept Notes\n25 April 2023 \nOpening Session \n\n9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: #ECOSOCYF – Youth as Pivotal Agents of Positive Change for COVID-19 Recovery & SDG Implementation\n\nPlenary Sessions \n\n10:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Working with and for Youth in Accelerating COVID-19 Recovery and Achieving the 2030 Agenda – Ministerial Session (Part A)\n\nParallel Thematic Breakout Sessions \n\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Clean Water and Sanitation – SDG 6 (Parallel Session – 1A)\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Sustainable Cities and Communities – SDG 11 (Parallel Session – 1B)\n4:45 PM – 6:15 PM: Affordable and Clean Energy – SDG 7 (Parallel Session – 2A)\n4:45 PM – 6:15 PM: Industry\, Innovation and Infrastructure – SDG 9 (Parallel Session – 2B)\n\n26 April 2023 \nParallel Regional Breakout Sessions \n\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Asia and the Pacific\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Arab States Region\n9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Africa\n10:45 AM – 12:15 AM: Europe\, North America and Other States\n10:45 AM – 12:15 AM: Latin America \n10:45 AM – 12:15 AM: The Caribbean \n\nPlenary Sessions \n\n3:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Working with and for Youth in Accelerating COVID-19 Recovery and Achieving the 2030 Agenda – Ministerial Session (Part B)\n4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Special Session – Financing Our Future (SDG 17) – Ministerial Session\n\n27 April 2023 – Youth and the SDG Summit 2023 \nPlenary Sessions \n\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: YOUTH2030: Achieving the SDGs With and For Youth\n11:15 AM – 1:00 PM:  Strengthening Trust of Youth in Multilateralism: Exploring Intergenerational and Peer-to-Peer Dialogue\n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Youth & the SDGs: Youth Insights and Recommendations in the Lead Up to the SDG Summit 2023\n5:00 PM – 5:45 PM: Voices of Youth: Turning Commitments into Action\n5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Closing Session.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/ecosoc-youth-forum-2023/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230329T183000
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SUMMARY:The Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities: A concrete experience supporting families
DESCRIPTION:The event is promoted by the land where it all began\, the Autonomous Province of Trento\, which was a pioneer in Italy in the construction of the first family policies. In just a few years\, the Trentino “model” has crossed the provincial borders and has contaminated other territories\, starting in particular from the municipal administrations\, the first to ask for support and the know-how useful for introducing family welfare policies and of support for the birth rate. An operational tool in support of the Trentino action was the “National Network of Municipalities Friends of the Family” founded on 6 October 2017 by the Autonomous Province of Trento with the Municipality of Alghero and the National Association of Large Families. Among the authorities present were the president of the Autonomous Province of Trento Maurizio Fugatti and the minister of the family\, birth rate and equal opportunities Eugenia Maria Roccella. The congress is promoted with the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (PUSC) in Rome. \nThe conference event will be held  on Wednesday 29 March\, from 14.30 to 18.30\, at the headquarters of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Aula Álvaro del Portillo\, Piazza di Sant’Apollinare\, 49 Rome). It will be held in presence\, after registering at the link at the bottom of the text\, and live on the Facebook page of the Autonomous Province of Trento. \nThe conference works will open with speeches from various institutions\, including the president of the Autonomous Province of Trento\, Maurizio Fugatti\, the minister of the family\, birth rate and equal opportunities Eugenia Maria Roccella\, His Excellency Lauro Tisi\, Bishop of the Archdiocese of Trento\, and His Eminence Matteo Maria Zuppi President of the Italian Episcopal Conference. Numerous sector representatives will participate in the congress\, including Luis Navarro\, rector of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross – PUSC\, Alfredo Caltabiano\, president of the National Association of Large Families\, Regina Maroncelli\, president of the European Confederation of Large Families. \nThe event will also be broadcast live on the facebook page of the Autonomous Province of Trento:\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/provincia.autonoma.trento\nPROGRAM \n14.30 Reception\, participant accreditation and welcome coffee \n15.00 Authorities’ speeches \n\nIlaria Vigorelli – Moderator\, Lecturer at Pontifical University of the Holy Cross – PUSC\nLuis Navarro Rector Pontifical University of the Holy Cross – PUSC\nMaurizio Fugatti President\, Autonomous Province of Trento\nAlfredo Caltabiano President\, National Association of Large Families\nRegina Maroncelli President European Confederation of Large Families\nHis Excellency Lauro Tisi Archdiocese of Trento\nHis Eminence Matteo Maria Zuppi President of the Italian Episcopal Conference\n\n16.10 The strengths of the “Family Friendly Municipality” process: Luciano Malfer General Manager\, Agency for Social Cohesion\nAutonomous Province of Trento \n16.20 The social and economic value of the “Family Friendly Municipality” process of the family” process: Vera and Stefano Zamagni Professors John Hopkins University \n16.40 Short speech on Family Friendly Municipalities The testimony of the first municipality certified “Family Friendly Municipality” of each of the eleven Regions involved in the National Network of Family Friendly Municipalities. \n\nAlessandro Betta Mayor of the Municipality of Arco\, Province Autonomous Province of Trento\nMario Conoci Mayor of the Municipality of Alghero (SS)\, Region Sardinia\nCinzia Locatelli Mayor of the Municipality of Cerete (BG)\, Region Lombardy\nAndrea Romizi Mayor of the Municipality of Perugia\, Region Umbria\nAlessandro Santoni Mayor of the Municipality of San Benedetto Val di Sambro (BO)\, Emilia Romagna Region\nAngelo Longo Mayor of the Municipality of Regalbuto (EN)\, Sicily Region\nSergio Giordani Mayor of the Municipality of Padua\, Region Veneto\nMichele Calligaris Mayor of the Municipality of Romans d’Isonzo\, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region\nJacopo Maria Ferri Mayor of the Municipality of Pontremoli (MS)\, Tuscany Region\nCarlo Vietti Mayor of the Municipality of Druento (TO)\, Tuscany Region Piedmont\nMarco Fioravante Mayor of the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno\, Marche Region\n\n17.40 Conclusions: Eugenia Maria Roccella Minister for Family\, Birth and Equal opportunities \n18.00 Networking \nREGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-network-of-family-friendly-municipalities-a-concrete-experience-supporting-families/
LOCATION:PUSC\, Piazza di Sant'Apollinare\, 49\, Roma\, 00186\, Italy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230301T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:IV Convention of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities: "Innovating roots: Working for future generations"
DESCRIPTION:IV CONVENTION OF THE EUROPEAN NETWORK OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES  \n“INNOVATING ROOTS: WORKING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS”\nBrussels\, Wednesday\, 1st March 2023 \nREGISTRATION HERE\nPROGRAM\nVenue: European Economic and Social Committee\, Rue Van Maerlant/Van Maerlantstraat 2\,  Bruxelles\, Belgium (VMA Building\, room VMA 3) \n10:00 Welcome \n10:30   Opening \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of the European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC) and the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities.\nChrista Schweng\, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)\nCsaba Borboly\, representative of the European Committee of Regions (CoR)\n\n10:45 Keynote speech: How to improve public policies without public funds \n\nLuciano Malfer\, general director of the Agency for Social Cohesion\, Autonomous Province of Trento (Italy)\n\n11:20   Working at national level: \n\nThe case of Poland: Family-friendly policies in municipalities and companies\n\nBarbara Socha\, Under Secretary of State\, Government Plenipotentiary for Demographic Policy\, Ministry of Families and Social Policy\, Poland\n\n\n\n11:40 The experience of the national networks: \n\nItalian network: Chiara Ledda \nPortuguese network: Rosario Carneiro\n\n12:00   Good practices from Municipalities: \n\nSection I: Innovative policies to support families:\n\nBartosz Bartoszewicz\, Deputy Mayor of Gdynia (Poland)\nEmese Balogh-Madár\, Vice mayor of Belváros-Lipótváros\, 5th District of Budapest (Hungary)\n\n\nSection II: Family tourism: experiences of municipalities with a tourist vocation:\n\nMaria Grazia Salaris\, councillor for family policies\, Alghero (Italy)\nKrisztina Forró\, Senior Project Manager\, Veszprém (European Capital of Culture 2023\, Hungary)\nMaitane Tocino\, Product Manager of Basquetour\, (Basque Country\, Spain)\n\n\nSection III: Good practices on partnerships with companies for a new work culture:\n\nMercedes Hernandez\, Director of Partnerships and Institutional Relations\, MasFamilia Foundation (Spain).\nEmanuele Sacco\, Fellow\, Aurora Fellows (Italy)\n\n\n\n13:30   Closing speech: \n\nDubravka Šuica\, vice president for Democracy and Demography\, European Commission\n\n13:40   Q&A \n13:45 Conclusions \n\nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC\n\n13:50   Delivery of diplomas to new municipalities’ members. \nTraining session \nVenue: Euroregio office “Tyrol – South Tyrol – Trentino” – 45-47 Rue de Pascale\, 1040 Brussel \n14:00 Lunch \n15:00 – 17:00  Training and workshop for municipalities. \n\nResults of the 1st. European survey on family-friendly municipalities.\nEuropean taxonomy: Networking on family services.\nPractice community: Sharing economy and energy.\nPartnership with companies .\nFamily tourism certification.\nSharing good practices (open floor).
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/iv-convention-of-the-european-network-of-family-friendly-municipalities-innovating-roots/
LOCATION:EESC\, Rue de Treves 74\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230216
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SUMMARY:61st Session of the Commission for Social Development – CSocD61
DESCRIPTION:The 61st United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) will take place from 6 to 15 February 2023 in conference room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. \nPriority Theme \nCreating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development \nReview of relevant United Nations plans and programmes of action pertaining to the situation of social groups \n(i) Outcome document of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities: the way forward\, a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 and beyond;\n(ii) World Programme of Action for Youth;\n(iii) Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing\, 2002;\n(iv) Family issues\, policies and programmes. \nOfficial Documents \nProvisional agenda and documentation for the sixty-first session of the Commission (E/CN.5/2022/L.1)\nEnglish | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 \nMore information\n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/61st-session-of-the-commission-for-social-development-csocd61/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221130T233000
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
CREATED:20221115T091217Z
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SUMMARY:CONFERENCE : The European Care Strategy: Responding to challenges faced by women in times of (post-)pandemic?
DESCRIPTION:The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) jointly organise a conference to exchange on the concrete experience of women after these times of pandemic. \nThe pandemic affected Europeans in all areas of their life: access to education\, work\, family\, social life\, transportation\, leisure\, etc. The most striking impact of successive lockdowns have been the emergence of new forms of work arrangements\, often blurring the frontier between work and family space. \nThe European Commission published in September its European Care Strategy\, as as one answer to the challenges women face in their everyday life. \nEchoing to this Strategy\, and in light of FAFCE recent Board Resolution on “Family unpaid care work: the heart of intergenerational solidarity”\, this event aims to share the reality of women and mothers at the European level. \n\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER (Registration are open until the 28th of November 2022)\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAMME\nWelcoming address\n(10.00 – 10.05)\nFr. Manuel Barrios Prieto\, COMECE Secretary General\n\nIntroduction to EU Social policies in times of the pandemic and beyond \n(10.05– 10.10)\nNicolas Schmit\, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights (video message)\n\nChallenges faced by women in times of lockdowns\n(10.10 – 10.25)\nDolores Sanchez\, Holy See\, Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development\n\nWomen poverty resulting from job insecurity and motherhood pay gap\n(10.25 – 10.40)\n Dobrochna Bach-Golecka\, European law Professor\, University of Warsaw\n\nRoundtable\nWomen as care and essential workers during the time of pandemic. How does the European Care Strategy support women?\n(10.40 – 11.25)\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\n\nEuropean Commission representative\, tbc\nMEP Margarita De la Pisa (ECR\, Spain)\nShannon Pfohman\, Advocacy Director of Caritas Europa\n\nModerator: Bénédicte Colin\, FAFCE Policy Manager\n\nConclusions\n(11.25 – 11.30)\nNicola Speranza\, FAFCE Secretary General
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-the-european-care-strategy-responding-to-challenges-faced-by-women-in-times-of-post-pandemic/
LOCATION:COMECE\, COMECE\, Square de Meeûs 19\, Brussels\, 1050\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221204
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:Trento Family Festival 2022: The centrality of policies on family well-being for the socio-economic development of the territory.
DESCRIPTION:Autonomous Province of Trento (Italy)\nFestival of the family – 11th edition\n“Social cohesion\, territorial welfare and quality of life. The centrality of policies on family well-being for the socio-economic development of the territory. “\nTrento\, 28 November – 2 December 2022 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Family Festival is dedicated to deepening the connections existing between social cohesion policies and those for the promotion of family well-being within the current global context characterized by exceptional events and profound transformations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic\, the humanitarian emergency and the energy emergency produced by the conflict in Ukraine are upsetting the known socio-economic assets and causing serious consequences for the population. \nOne thing is certain: overcoming the pandemic\, energy and military crisis cannot translate into a revival of the previous development model\, which no longer exists. These deep and unimaginable crises make it necessary to redefine development policies through the elaboration of new visions of the future with long-term strategies that place the person\, the family and social cohesion at the center. \nPromotion policies must be implemented aimed at making communities less vulnerable\, more capable of answering the questions of their members and of preventing / combating all forms of exclusion and inequality in access to essential services. \n\n\nFundamental elements that characterize and qualify the levels of social cohesion of a territory are the quality of social relations\, economic well-being\, equal opportunities\, the level of education and culture\, the spread of sporting practice\, social inclusion\, non-discrimination\, attention to the environment\, trust. Within this mix of factors generating social cohesion\, policies on family well-being enter fully. \nThe Festival intends to promote the scientific debate with the main institutions and organizations that have developed knowledge and skills on the connections existing between social cohesion policies and family policy: a week of appointments\, conferences and seminars to give voice to the cohesion policies activated in regional\, national and European level by increasing knowledge and facilitating the exchange of good practices. \n\nFull program Festival 2022
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/trento-family-festival-2022-the-centrality-of-policies-on-family-well-being-for-the-socio-economic-development-of-the-territory/
LOCATION:Trento\, Trento\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
CREATED:20221108T151852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T102220Z
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SUMMARY:European Employment & Social Rights Forum (online and onsite)
DESCRIPTION:On 16 and 17 November 2022\, the Directorate-General for Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission is organising its inaugural annual flagship event in Brussels\, the European Employment & Social Rights Forum. \n\n\n\n\nThe Forum will be a unique meeting point for opinion and decision makers to discuss current issues around European employment and social affairs. \n\nWhat’s on the programme?  \n\n\n\nThe theme of this year’s Forum will be the social dimension of the green transition. \nThe cost of living is currently the number one concern for people across the EU. With energy supplies becoming a priority due to the war in Ukraine\, people are focused on paying their bills. If the European Union is to meet its climate ambitions\, the right policies need to be in place to ensure that the transition is socially just and everyone is brought along. \nNational and European decision makers and leading experts\, will be invited to take stock of measures already taken and explore thought-provoking solutions for the future. \nJoin the first European Employment & Social Rights Forum and be part of the discussion on how to achieve this and what policies the European Union and its Member States need to put in place to ensure the green transition is fair and full of opportunities. \nSo register now for the event to participate in finding innovative solutions together! \nWebsite of the Forum
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/european-employment-social-rights-forum/
LOCATION:The egg\, The egg Brussel\, Rue Barastraat 175\, Brussels\, 1070\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221109T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20221109T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:3rd. European Congress of Family Friendly Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:3rd Congress of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities \n‘Breaking barriers: Local family policies for young people’s future”\nDate: 9 November 2022\, from 2 to 5\,00 pm. (CET) \nONLINE - REGISTRATION HERE\nThe Congress is streamed live on YouTube here: \n(In the comments section you can send your questions to the speakers during the event) \n \nPROGRAM \n14:00 Opening \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC\nKinga Joó\, member of the European Economic and Social Committee\nPablo Cornide\, Policy Officer\, Unit of Future of work & Youth employment\, ​DG Employment\, Social Affairs and Inclusion\, European Commission\n\nWhat young people really need?: \n14:15 Government’s measures to help young families in Poland:: Barbara Socha\, Government Plenipotentiary for Demographic Policy and Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Family and Social Policy \n14:30 Addressing youth needs – lessons learned from the 2022 European Year of Youth: Ms. Biliana Sirakova\, EU Youth Coordinator. \n14:45 It is universal suffrage only if young people can vote: Matteo Rizzoli\, professor of Public Economy\, University of Rome Lumsa (Italy) \nInnovative policies supporting young people in their life’s projects: \n15:00 Trentino (Italy): Luciano Malfer\, director of the Agency for Social Cohesion\, Trento. \n15:15 Hungary: Balazs Molnár\, vice president of the Maria Kopp Institute for Demography and Families\, Budapest (Hungary) \n15:30  Castro Marim (Portugal): Anaísa Firmino\, member of the municipality. | Trzebnica (Poland): Paweł Siciński\, member of the municipality \n15.45 The voice of civil society: \n\nLiz Gosme\, director\, COFACE Families Europe\nAlice Pittini\, Director of Housing Europe’s research observatory\nNicola Speranza\, Secretary General\, Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE)\n\n16:30  The voice of young people: \n\nTietje Iwersen\, Germany\nEvita Dimante\, Latvia\nRamon Ros\, Spain\nMaja Jésmanowicz\, Poland\n\n16:50 Conclusions: Raul Sanchez\, Secretary general of ELFAC
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/3rd-european-congress-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221023
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:XI European Large Families Conference and ELFAC General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC) and YMCA Zivá Rodina \nWith the support of the Municipality Praha 6 and the Catholic Theological Faculty of Charles University \n  \n \nXI European Large Families Conference\n “THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON FAMILIES: Social cohesion\, Sustainability and Democracy in the XXIst century”\nREGISTER HERE\nPRELIMINARY ROGRAM \n10:00 – 12:00 Registration\, coffee. \n12:00 Lunch \n13:30.  Opening of the XI Conference: \nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC (moderator) \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC\nJiri Ludvik\, president of Zivá Rodina\n\nWelcome adresses of official guests:   (will be updated) \n\nRepresentative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (will be confirmed)\nRepresentative of the Prague City Hall (Municipality) (will be confirmed)\nRepresentative of YMCA Czech Republic (confirmed)\nRepresentative of the Charles University Prague – Cath. Theol. Faculty (will be confirmed)\nRepresentative of the Prague 6 City District Office (confirmed)\n\n14: 00 Keynote speaker: “The role of families for the sustainability of society” \n\nLuigi Campiglio\, professor of economic policy\, Univeristà Cattolica del Sacro Cuore\, Milano (Italy)\n\n14:30  Keynote speaker: Fiscality and pensions: The key role of families\, \n\n Otakar Hampl\, economist\, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs\, Prague\, (Czech Republic)\n\n15:00 Coffee-break \n15:30 New models of family policies in Europe: \nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC (moderator) \n\nHungary; Balász Molnar\, vice-president for strategy and coordination\, Maria Kopp Institute for demography and families (online)\nPoland:  Agnieszka Matloka\,  Deputy Director of the Office of the Government Plenipotentiary for Demographic Policy (online)\nCzechia: representative of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (to be confirmed)\n\nQ&A \n16:45 Discussion\, New themes how to fulfil the title message (ideas from various countries) \n17:15 Conclusions and closing \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC\nJiri Ludvik\, president of Zivá Rodina\n\n18:00 Dinner \nSaturday\, 22 October 2022 \n10:00 – 12:00 General Assembly of ELFAC \n12:00 Lunch \n14:00 – 16:00 General Assembly ELFAC – Election of the Board. \n \nVenue:  \nKatolická teologická fakulta\, Univerzity Karlovy\, Praha \n(The venue is about 30-40 minutes from the airport or from the main railway station by public transportation)
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/xi-european-large-families-conference-and-elfac-general-assembly/
LOCATION:Charles University\, Katolická teologická fakulta\, Univerzity Karlovy\, Thákurova 676/3\, Prague\, 16000\, Czech Republic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:Study visit in Trentino (Italy) for Family-Friendly Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:                \n  \nThe event is addressed to qualified delegations of institutional representatives\, associations delegates and senior municipal officials belonging to the European network of family-friendly municipalities promoted by ELFAC. \nStudy visit on the family welfare policies adopted by the Autonomous Province of Trento. The event is addressed to a qualified delegation of institutional representatives and senior municipal officials belonging to the European network of family-friendly municipalities and promoted by the European Large Families Confederation \nAim of the visit is to learn about the family policy model implemented in Trentino and to meet institutions\, family associations and civil society operators that have adopted family friendly policies and methodologies.  \nPlease send your application by September 20.The study visit will be organized only if the number of 10 participants will be reached. \nPlease note: \n\nTransfer and accommodation costs will be covered by the participants.\nThe Agency for Social Cohesion will take care of the organizational management of the trip through a specific travel agency that will support participants in organizing the trip.\nThe Agency for Social Cohesion will also provide transfers and lunches during the study visit.\n\n  \nFOR REGISTRATION CLICK HERE\n  \nAGENDA | 4th-6th OCTOBER 2022 \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nTu\, 4 October  \n\nWed\, 5 October\nThu\, 6 October\n\n\nMORNING \n9.00/10.30\nARRIVAL IN TRENTO \n(Free day)\nPRESENTATION OF THE GOVERNANCE MODEL OF FAMILY WELFARE POLICIES IN THE AUTONOMOUS PROVINCE OF TRENTO\nTHE FAMILY-FRIENDLY STANDARD\n\n\nMORNING \n11.00/13.00\nROUND TABLE WITH THE SYSTEM’S PLAYERS: CONFINDUSTRIA\, CULTURE\, TRANSPORT\, MUNICIPALITIES\, SPORT\, CRAFT INDUSTRIES\, COOPERATION\, TRADE UNIONS… \nFAMILY TOURISM  \nVISITING A FAMILY- FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITY \n\n\nLUNCH 13.00/14.30\nBUFFET AT A CERTIFIED FAMILY- FRIENDLY RESTAURANT\nBUFFET AT A FAMILY- FRIENDLY CERTIFIED MUSEUM\n\n\nAFTERNOON 14.30/16.00\nTHE FAMILY- FRIENDLY BUSINESS MODEL\nDEPARTURE FROM TRENTO\n\n\nAFTERNOON 16.00/17.30\nVISIT TO A FAMILY- \nFRIENDY COMPANY\n\n\n\nDINNER \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/study-visit-in-trentino-italy-for-family-friendly-municipalities/
LOCATION:Trento\, Trento\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220930T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220930T164500
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:Companies and Territories: The Future is Called Family
DESCRIPTION:COMPANIES AND TERRITORIES: THE FUTURE IS CALLED FAMILY \nDenatality\, depopulation of rural areas and an ageing population are putting companies and territories to the test. The demographic challenge must be tackled with awareness\, in order to retain young talent\, encourage the formation of new families and guarantee a future for communities. \nThe conference will present significant experiences and good practices for companies and local administrations. An aperitif will follow. \nDraft programme: \n15.00: Greetings by Giorgio Gori\, Mayor of Bergamo (to be confirmed)\nGreetings by the President of Confindustria Bergamo\, Giovanna Ricuperati\nGreetings by the President of the European Confederation of Large Families (Elfac)\, Regina Maroncelli \n15.20: Luciano Malfer\, Director of the Social Cohesion Agency of the Province of Trento: “Family welfare policies as a tool for social and economic development”. \n15.35: Prof. Luigi Campiglio\, Pro-rector of the Catholic University of Milan: “Denatality: why business world should care about it”. \n15.50: Prof. Elisabetta Bani\, Pro-rector University of Bergamo: “Regulatory measures and economic incentives…a credible answer to denatality? \n16.05: Prof. Ferruccio Resta\, Rector Politecnico di Milano: “From university to enterprise: tools and proposals to increase the attractiveness of territories and talents”. \n16.20: Break \n16.30: Virginia Sciré\, CEO of “Wear Me”\, Castelfranco Veneto: “How to build a family-friendly business”. \n16.45: Giovanna Flor\, legal representative of Bauer Spa\, Trento: “The experience of Family Audit certification for corporate welfare”. \n17.00: Attilio Zanetti\, President of Zanetti spa\, Bergamo: “The family business: values\, tradition and territory”. \n17.15: Elisabetta de Cobelli\, Market Manager Transformer Hitachi Energy\, Milan: “Also employees have a family: the welfare model in a multinational company” \n17.30: Silvia Brasi\, CEO of Comelit Group\, Rovetta (Bg):” Territories and companies\, allies for development”. \n17.45: Cinzia Locatelli\, President of Unione dei Comuni della Presolana\, certified “family” municipalities\, Cerete (Bg): “Family well-being\, a policy that builds a community” \n18.00: Raul Sanchez\, Secretary General Elfac\, Spain: “The European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities\, a project for Europe”. \n18.15:  Loredana Poli\, Councillor Education\, University\, Training\, Sport and Leisure\, Youth Policies\, School and Sport Municipality of Bergamo: “The family policies of the Municipality of Bergamo: what has COVID-19 taught us?” \n18.30- Regina Maroncelli: Conclusions \nDelivery of the Elfac Family Award 2021\nDelivery of network membership certificates to Italian municipalities\nAperitif\nTasting of typical products at Km 0 by the Alveare che dice sì\, La Terza Piuma\, Bergamo \nFor info: spaziofamily.bg@gmail.com or mariagraziadeco@gmail.com
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/companies-and-territories-the-future-is-called-family/
LOCATION:Spazio Polaresco\, Via del Polaresco\, 15\, Bergamo\, 24129\, Italy
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220930
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SUMMARY:14th European Forum on the rights of the child (online)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the online edition of the \n14th European Forum on the rights of the child\nREGISTER NOW (open until September 21)\n\nOrganised by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers\, the European Forum on the rights of the child is an annual conference that provides a platform for dialogue between EU institutions and other stakeholders on the rights of the child. \nFrom 27/09 to 29/09/2022\, participants – including children – will enjoy an online\, interactive event experience\, with some speakers present in Brussels\, under the theme of this 14th edition: ‘Bringing children to the centre: Empowering\, protecting and including children’. \nThis three-afternoon conference features high-level sessions and interactive workshops. Child participation is central in this Forum\, with children speaking out as speakers and participants. Other participants include national authorities and policymakers\, judicial and child protection practitioners\, ombudspersons for children\, independent experts\, international and non-governmental organisations\, academics\, EU institutions and agencies. \nStay informed!\nWebsite of the event: euchildforum2022.eu \n#EUchildforum \nTweet #EUchildforum \nSubscribe to the Rights of the Child newsletter \nBackground information\n\nThe EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child and the European Child Guarantee\n\n\nEU Learn for children\n\n\nRights of the child
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/14th-european-forum-on-the-rights-of-the-child-online/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220831
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220904
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SUMMARY:10th International Advocacy Workshop (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:More than 500 students and young professionals from 39 countries and diverse cultural and academic backgrounds have attended the past editions of the IFFD International Advocacy Workshop\, together with a group of senior observers. This 10th year is organized in a hybrid mode\, with a limit of 100 active participants and no cost involved. \nThe course intends to critically assess the field of international human rights and development advocacy\, its institutions\, strategies\, and key actors. It explores how domestic\, regional\, and global policy strategies are set. Also\, it promotes discussion on various challenges that family-responsive advocates face together with a range of stakeholders\, including academics\, international institutions and the private sector. \nThe topics for this year deal with the megatrends proposed by the United Nations for the preparations and celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2024 not included in last year’s edition and from a global perspective\, so that the topics related to family advocacy during this troubled times and beyond them are fully covered. \nPROGRAM\, REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION HERE
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/10th-international-advocacy-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220721T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20220721T103000
DTSTAMP:20261108T142133
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SUMMARY:3rd European Convention of of Family Friendly Municipalities (online)
DESCRIPTION:3rd. CONVENTION \nEUROPEAN NETWORK OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES \nBUILDING INCLUSIVE CITIES FOR FAMILIES\n(ONLINE) \nTHURSDAY\, 21 JULY 2022 | 10 – 12:30 AM (CET) \n                                 \n  \nREGISTRATION HERE\n\nFOLLOW IT LIVE ON YOUTUBE HERE\nPROGRAM \n10:00 Welcome \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of the European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC)\nJános Ádám Karácsony\, Rapporteur of the Commission for Social Policy\, Education\, Employment\, Research and Culture\, European Committee of the Regions\n\n10:10  Keynote speech \n\nDr. Tony Fahey\, University College Dublin (Ireland): Large families and social policy: a century of changing perspectives\n\n10:45 Training session \n\nLuciano Malfer\, general director of the Agency for Social Cohesion\, Trentino Province (Italy): How to design and develop a family plan in a municipality\n\n11:00 Good practices supporting families at local level \n\nClara Carbonell\, Castelldefels (Spain): Promotion of family tourism\nLuisa Camilo\, Miranda do Corvo (Portugal): Birth incentives\nBożena Pietras\, Polish Large Families Association 3plus\, and Monika Lipinska\,Deputy Mayor for Social Affairs\, Lublin (Poland): 10 years of the large famly card\nDaniela Durastanti\, Foligno (Italy): Family policies info point\n\n12:15  Questions and answers \n12:25 Final remarks \n\nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/3rd-european-convention-of-of-family-friendly-municipalities-online/
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