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SUMMARY:Kraków (Poland): 5th Convention of the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:Aleksander Miszalski\, Mayor of Kraków\n  \nDear Members and Friends of ELFAC\, \nOn 19th November 2019 in Brussels\, Kraków joined the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities\, at the very first European convention of this body. Thanks to the cooperation and exchange of experience with other municipalities across the continent\, we are now able to act more wisely and effectively. We bet on improvement of local policy and care for constant development of our city so that it can best serve its residents. \n75 urban parks and 43 pocket parks are our strong and continually extended assets. Kraków ranks among the most green European metropolises\, and we aim for urban greenery to serve the families and promote social integration to the highest degree possible. \nOur city boast numerous interesting and modern family-friendly projects\, as implementing family policy is one of our priorities. We have 33 municipal and 334 non-public nurseries\, 50 clubs for parents with children under 3 years old as well as 485 kindergartens and day-care facilities with attractive playgrounds and a rich variety of green spaces in their vicinity. Our goal is to provide conditions for stability\, growth and active participation in community life to all families. \nI will be delighted to welcome all the guests of the 5th Convention to Kraków in the early days of spring when you can enjoy the first glimpses of the city’s enchanting green side. \n  \n \n_________________________________________ \n  \n“Green for families”: Strengthening Social Capital\, ecology and sustainable development\nAll member municipalities and regions of the Network\, as well as representatives of civil society\, policy makers\, researchers and all interested persons are invited to join us on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 March in the beautiful city of Kraków\, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. \nPlease save the date\, and stay tuned! More detailed information will be posted here. \n➡️ REGISTRATION HERE\n\nJoin us in Kraków for this exceptional event that will inspire you \nto pursue your goals and make our cities family-friendly and sustainable!\n\n\nDRAFT PROGRAM\n(Participation is free of cost – Lunch is not provided by organizers)\n\n\n\nThursday 20 March \n09.30 Registration \n10:00 Opening \nModerator of the convention: Raul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC \nIntroduction: Marzena Paszkot\, Plenipotentiary of the Mayor of Kraków for Family Affairs \n\nAleksander Miszalski\, Mayor of Krakow\nMonika Kolasa\, Plenipotentiary of the Malopolska Voivode for Family Affairs\, Deputy Director of the Malopolska Voivode’s Office\nRegina Maroncelli\, general coordinator of the Network\nRadosław Waszkiewicz\, president of ELFAC and ZDR3+\nOlgierd Geblewicz\, vice president of the European Committee of Regions (CoR) and President of the West Pomerania Region (Poland)\n\n10:25  Opening speech:  \n\nDubravka Šuica\, Commissioner for the Mediterranean  and responsible for the implementation of the Demography Toolbox\, European Commission (video-message)\n\n10:40 Delivery of diplomas to new municipalities members of the Network \n10:50  Coffee-break – Networking \n11.15 Experts panel: \nBasis from research \n\nJarosław Tabor – Deputy Director of Kraków Municpal Greenspace Authority: Greenery in every size. Green areas of Kraków as model solutions combining sustainable development with family-friendly activities\,\nProf. Magdalena Frączek\, University of Agriculture in Kraków (Faculty of Forestry\, Department of Forest Biodiversity): The Green Mosaic of Kraków – Where People and Nature Come Together\nProf. Fabrizio Coricelli\, Department of Political Science and International\, University of Siena (Italy): Social capital\, relationships that strengthen local communities\nMercedes Hernandez\, Director of Partnership & Public Affairs of Masfamilia Foundation (Spain): The contributions of family-friendly companies to local territories\n\nBringing to practice \n\nMarzena Paszkot – Plenipotentiary of the Mayor of Krakow for Family Affairs\, Krakow City Office (Poland): Good practices in building a green and family-friendly city – Green Energy and Healthy Water\n\n12:30  Discussion: questions and answers \n12:45 Lunch break \n(Not offered by the organisation: many restaurants are available around the congress venue) \n14:30 Best practices \nIntroduction: \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, general coordinator of the Network\, Presentation of the new Chart of the Network.\nLuciano Malfer\, Bruno Kessler Foundation (Trento\, Italy). How to make an environmentally and family-friendly strategic plan \nKatalin Gyurko\, Ministerial commissioner for the Ministry of Culture and Innovation\, Hungary: New measures to support families in Hungary\n\nLearning from each other: Presentation of best practices from municipalities and companies: \n\nJuris Radzevičs\, Chairperson of the Riga City Council Social Affairs Committee (Latvia).\nCatarina Mendes\, vice president\, municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha (Portugal)\nMaria José Gómez\, Technician of the Large Families Association of Badajoz in charge of the Family Responsible Certification for Cities (Spain).\nMaria Grazia Salaris\, Councillor for family welfare\, municipality of Alghero (Italy)\nJoanna Skiba\, International Office Włocławek\, municipality of Włocławek (Poland).\nJoao Rafael de Sousa\, Vice president of the Monção City Council (Portugal).\nAlessia Pezzota\, HR specialist\, and Anna Cattaneo\,  responsible of sustainability and international relations\, from Plastik SPA (Italy)\n\n17:00 Closing \n19:00 Reception at the Kraków City Hall for participants \nFriday 21 March \n09:00 – 14:00 Study visit \nEcological educational center and a modern family housing estate in Kraków (example of cooperation between the local government\, NGOs and businesses/ entrepreneurs in order to create comprehensive family-friendly conditions).
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/krakow-poland-5th-convention-of-the-european-network-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
LOCATION:Krzysztofory Palace\, Rynek Główny 35\, Kraków\, 31-011\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250225T143000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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SUMMARY:From Departure to Destination: Revitalising Regions for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Mapineq – Mapping inequalities through the life course \n  \nWe would be delighted to welcome you to the online event \n  \nFrom Departure to Destination: Revitalising Regions for the Future \nTuesday\, 25 February 2025\, 1:00-2:30 PM CET (Zoom) \n  \nMapineq invites you to a discussion on the growing regional disparities and how to break the vicious cycle many local communities find themselves in: population decline\, youth outmigration\, shrinking resources\, and the dismantling of essential services. In addition\, many of these areas are increasingly associated with populist movements and anti-migration sentiment\, further reducing their attractiveness for newcomers and investment. \nHow can these communities break free from this cycle? Can they become appealing enough to retain younger residents while also attracting new ones? Join our expert speakers as we explore practical examples and strategies for addressing local challenges\, fostering growth\, enhancing collaboration\, and revitalizing communities. The language of the meeting will be German\, and there will be German-English interpretation service available for international audience. \n  \nRegistration \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nElena Kountidou\, Managing Director\, Neue Deutsche Medienmacher*innen\nJan Paul Heisig\, Professor of Sociology\, Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin für Sozialforschung\nSamina Sultan\, Senior Economist\, Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.\nThomas Wobben\, Director for Legislative Works\, European Committee of the Regions\n\n  \nWe look forward to your participation in this important discussion!
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/from-departure-to-destination-revitalising-regions-for-the-future-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241215
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SUMMARY:XII European Congress of Large Families and General Assembly of ELFAC
DESCRIPTION:The cities of Tarragona and Creixell (Catalonia\, Spain) will host the annual general assembly of ELFAC and its XII Congress\, under the motto “Welcoming cities\, for an EU of solidarity”.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/xii-european-congress-of-large-families-and-general-assembly-of-elfac/
LOCATION:Creixell\, Creixell\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241106T191500
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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SUMMARY:ELFAC TOUR: APFN - LARGE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION OF PORTUGAL
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 Activites and best practices of APFN\n18:50 Questions and answers\n19:15 End
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/elfac-tour-apfn-large-families-association-of-portugal/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241102T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241103T235900
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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SUMMARY:XIV Spanish Congress of Large Families in Donostia / San Sebastián
DESCRIPTION:The 14th National Congress of Large Families will be held on 2 and 3 November in Donostia/San Sebastián at the Kursaal Palace in collaboration with Hirukide\, the Federation of Associations of Large Families of the Basque Country. The Congress is being held on this occasion with the motto “ disconnect  as a family ” and its aim is to raise awareness about the need to disconnect from mobile phone use and the use of new technologies and the need to spend more time together as a family. \nProgram:  Speakers include Marc Masip\, psychologist and expert in addiction to new technologies\, and Catherine L’Ecuyer\, doctor in education and psychology and author of several studies on education. \n9:30 a.m. Registration – family registration \n10:30 a.m. Opening of the Congress\, inaugural ceremony \n11:00 a.m. José Ramón Losana Large Family Awards Ceremony \n11:15 a.m. Conference by Marc Masip \, psychologist and expert in Technological Addictions \n12:15 h Coffee break \n12:45 h Conference Catherine L’Ecuyer\, PhD in Education and researcher \n13:45 h Conclusions and prize drawing \n14:15 h Lunch \nYou can check details and schedules about the program at  www.congresofamiliasnumerosas.org . \nProgramme for young people:  People over 13 years of age will be able to take part in Hirugazte\, a programme for young people\, which will have its own space in the Kursaal\, so that they can participate in training talks aimed at them. Regarding the programme for teenagers\, the participation of\, among others\, Marc Masip\, psychologist and expert in addiction to new technologies and author of the book Desconect@\, is planned. He will talk about the risks of the Internet and will give a practical workshop with them. \nFamily activities : Various activities are planned for families on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. These include a visit to the Donostia/San Sebastián Aquarium and a boat ride with views of the Concha Bay\, which are included in the price of the Congress on Saturday. For further details\, please visit the  Congress website . \nPrice:  The price of the Congress is  €50 per family \, including entry\, conferences\, meals for adults and children\, custodial service\, and access to children’s activities (0-12 years) at the Congress\, Hirugaztes activities for young people (+13 years) and the family activity on Saturday (visit to the Donostia/San Sebastián Aquarium and boat ride around La Concha Bay). \n Accommodation:  To facilitate the attendance of families throughout the weekend\, accommodation places (hostels) have been obtained at very good prices:  €55/night  per family\, shared with other families or  €75/night  per family\, in a non-shared room (both options with breakfast included). \nRegistration. You can register for the Congress through this form: https://hirukide.com/congreso-inscripcion/  and on the  Congress website .
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/xiv-national-congress-of-large-families-in-donostia-san-sebastian/
LOCATION:Kursaal\, Zurriola Hiribidea\, 1\, Donostia\, 20002\, Spain
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241026T163000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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SUMMARY:Conference - 'Room for more: How do we make Germany more family-friendly?'
DESCRIPTION:INTERGENERATIONAL CONFERENCE\nSaturday 26 October 2024\, from 10\,00 to 16\,30 – Youth Hostel at Möhnesee \nSponsored by: \n \n Organized by: \n    \n  In cooperation with: \n \n    Programme \n\nfrom 9:30 a.m. – Arrival of families and welcome coffee\n10:00 – 10:15 a.m. – Opening with words of welcome\n10:15 – 11:15 – Keynote ‘Mental health of children in multi-child families – an opportunity for them to grow up and for society’\, Dr Inés Brock-Harder [Chairwoman of the Federal Association for Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy bkj\, Halle/Saale]\n11:15 – 12:15 –\n1. ‘family friendly municipalities: the European perspective by the example of Trento (Trient). The better future festival project’\, Regina Maroncelli [President European Large Family Confederation / ELFAC \, Italy]\n2. ‘Housing and neighbourhood development: best practice examples’\, Gerd Schreiner [Architect\, KRFD AK Housing]\n3. ‘Family centres – from the perspective of local politics’\, Dr. Clemens Götz\, [Former Mayor of Althengststetten\, Baden-Württemberg]\n12:15 – 12:45 – Q&A session with moderation\n12:45 – 13:30 – Lunch break with snack and group photo and individual portraits of employees/LVs/families …\n13:30 – 14:00 – Presentation of the study ‘Family friendliness in Germany’\, Family Monitor No. 45 by Claudia Siebner\, M.A. (Mainz)\n14:00 – 15:00 – ‘World Café’ 10 minutes each accompanied by a BV:\n\n\n\n\n\n“Family friendliness and family3plus – there’s more to it: What do the what do the rich say …?”\nHousing and infrastructure (Dr Clemens Götz)\nSocial security (Annika Kröller)\nReconciling family and career (Dr Laura Schlichting)\nEducation and childcare (Uta Baumann-Giedziella)\nLeisure and culture (Katrin Konrad)\nSociety (Katharina Spieth)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n15:00 – 15:30 – Coffee break and opportunity for the regional chairpersons to meet with their members\n15:30 – 15:45 – Presentation of the results of the ‘World Café’\n15:45 – 16:00 – Closing speech and words of thanks\n16:00 – End\n\nProgramme for children (up to 10 years)\n\nCreative activities\nMovement games\nClimbing from 8 years (separate registration required\, limited number of places)\n\nProgramme for teenagers (from 11 years)\n\nBuilding nesting boxes\n\nProgramme schedule family camp (25.-27.10.2024)\n\nFriday:\n\nfrom 3 pm Arrival\nFamily coffee to get to know each other\nMove into rooms and parallel games for the children\nDinner together\nGames evening and campfire\n\n\nSaturday:\n\nBreakfast\nParticipation in the family conference\nIn the evening\, storytelling cinema for the younger children and games evening for the other children\n\n\nSunday:\n\nSurprise programme with excursion\nLunch together\nDeparture afterwards
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-room-for-more-how-do-we-make-germany-more-family-friendly/
LOCATION:Jugendherberge am Möhnesee\, Südufer 20\, Möhnesee\, 59519\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
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SUMMARY:BETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL  in Alghero (Italy): "The Europe we want"
DESCRIPTION:“BETTER FUTURE FESTIVAL” \nEvent 1 – Alghero: “The Europe we want”\, 10- 12 October 2024 \n  \nDay 1- Thursday 10 October  \n\nArrivals: free day\n\nDay 2- Friday 11 October  \n9.30: Parco di Porto Conte https://www.algheroparks.it/ \n– Conference. “Family friendly Sardinia- good practices in comparison and European projects”: Mayors of the European Network of Sardinia\, Mayors of Gdynia (Poland)\, Bacau (Romania). Creixell (Spain) and participants. \n13.00: Lunch: tasting of local products \n16.00: Return to Alghero – free time \n19.30: Dinner in a local farm (special price\, around 25 €) \n21.00: “Notte bianca” (Stars night\, festival for families and children) (Note that the event could be scheduled on Saturday) \nDay 3 – Saturday 12 October \n10:00:  Alghero- Sala Comunale: Youth Workshop – “The Family We Want To Have\, The Europe We Want To Build”\, with final declaration \n10:00:  Other participants – free morning/ guided tour of Alghero \n\nFree lunch\nDepartures
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/better-future-festival-in-alghero-the-europe-we-want/
LOCATION:Alghero\, Alghero\, Sardinia\, Italy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240926T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240926T183000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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SUMMARY:Companies: more family\, more future
DESCRIPTION:Businesses too can contribute to counteracting the demographic winter by adopting family-friendly corporate policies that give young people and couples the chance to form and raise a family. Great entrepreneurs of the calibre of Olivetti understood this long ago: production improves if the well-being of employees\, inside and outside the factory\, improves. The alliance between municipalities and family-friendly companies can be the key to fostering growth and birth rates. \n\n\n\nThe partner companies of the European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities have understood this and will present their good practices in the webinar “Companies: more family\, more future”\, live Zoom and on Youtube on 26 September 2024. \nLanguage of the event: Italian \nTo access the webinar : https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83234142506?pwd=ramyhigVVC7MPXtzav1mTmRYh8VT8r.1 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAMME \n\n\n\n4.30 p.m. \n\n\n\nGreetings: \n\n\n\n\nRegina Maroncelli\, President Elfac and coordinator of the European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities.\n\n\n\nRita Donato\, Siena Coordinator National Association of Large Families\, Anfn.\n\n\n\n\n4.45 p.m. \n\n\n\nFabrizio Coricelli\, Professor of Economic Policy\, University of Siena: “The Social Capital of Companies”. \n\n\n\n5.00 p.m. \n\n\n\nGianmarco Modi\, Family Audit internal contact person\, Professione Consulenti: “The Family Audit\, an innovative tool for family-friendly company policies” \n\n\n\n5.15 p.m. \n\n\n\nGood practices: \n\n\n\n\nAnna Cattaneo and Alessia Pezzotta\, Plastik spa (Albano S. Alessandro\, Bergamo)\n\n\n\nVirginia Sciré\, Wear me srl (Castelfranco Veneto\, Treviso)\n\n\n\nMichela D’Amelio\, Xera srl (Città Sant’Angelo\, Pesaro)\n\n\n\nFrancesca Dubbini\, Diachem spa (Albano S. Alessandro\, Bergamo)\n\n\n\nEleonora Bergamaschi\, MB Guarnizioni srl (Comun Nuovo\, Bergamo)\n\n\n\nAndrea Stiz\, Suanfarma Italia spa (Rovereto\, Trento)\n\n\n\n\n18.15 p.m. \n\n\n\nVirtual presentation of diplomas and closing ceremony. \n\n\n\nThe event will be moderated by Mauro Ledda\, coordinator of the Italian Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities\, and by Mariagrazia de Cobelli\, entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/companies-more-family-more-future/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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SUMMARY:12th International Advocay Workshop
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO WORK FOR FAMILIES WORLDWIDE\n\n\n\n\nPreparation and follow-up of the Second World Social Summit in 2025 \n\n\nUniversity of Warsaw\, 3-4-5 September 2024\n\nCritically assess the field of international human rights and development\, its institutions\, strategies and key actors. \nExplore how policy strategies are set\, by creating a space where young advocates can discover an innovative style to promote social cohesion. \nAnalyze the various challenges that family-responsive stakeholders face together\, including governments\, international institutions and the private sector. \n\nOriented to entry-level professionals or students of social sciences or a related field who have a strong interest in family policies and want to gain experience in the work of international organizations.\nA Certificate is provided to each participant upon attendance of at least 85% of the sessions.\nActive participation is highly recommended.\n\nOrganized by IFFD (International Federaction for Family Development) \nMore information here \nApplication form: form.jotform.com
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/12th-international-advocacy-workshop/
LOCATION:Warsaw
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240617
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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SUMMARY:Celebration: 20 years of ANFN (Italy) and ELFAC
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Italian association of large families\, founded on 26 July 2004 in Brescia. Only a few months earlier\, on 27 March 2004\, ELFAC was also founded in Lisbon. \nThe Italian association invites all European large families who are members of ELFAC associations to celebrate together at the Oltremare and Aquafan theme parks in Riccioni (Rimini\, Italy) during the weekend of 15-16 June 2024. \nInformation on the programme of activities will be published shortly. \n \nFor those who wish to participate\, the Italian association offers hotel reservation with full board for only 59 euros per person\, in the nice municipality of Bellaria Igea Marina\, \nReductions for children sharing a room with 2 adults\n0-3 years free (cot Euro if needed 15\,00 per day)\n4-10 years -40%.\n11-14 years -20%.\n3rd adult bed -10%. \nRESERVATIONS HOTEL FULL BOARD HERE \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/celebration-20-years-of-anfn-italy-and-elfac/
LOCATION:Bellaria\, Bellaria-Igea Marina\, Rimini\, 47814\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20240515T111707Z
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SUMMARY:Siblings Day
DESCRIPTION:On May 31\, ELFAC welcomes Siblings Day\, urging all member associations and their associates to openly celebrate the date in their respective countries and their communities.\nELFAC 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 Siblings Day. \nSiblings 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 \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/siblings-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240520T150000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20240520T110939Z
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SUMMARY:Conference in Athens: Demographic problem and family support
DESCRIPTION:Demographic problem and family support: The Family Support Stake in light of the demographic collapse.\n \n\nAmphitheater of the National Center for Public Administration and Self-Government (EKDDA) \n221 Piraeus Street\, Tavros.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Greek Large Families Confederation ASPE is co-organizing with the Economic and Social Committee of Greece and the School of Administrative\, Economic and Social Sciences of the University of Western Attica a day on demographics\, on Monday 20/5\, on the occasion of International Family Day.\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM \n  \n09:30 – 10:30 (Athen’s time. Roma time: 08:30) \nGreetings: \n\nYannis Paidas\, President of the Economic and Social Committee\nPanagiotis Kaldis\, Rector University of West Attica\nVasilios Theotokatos\, President of ASPE\nZoi Rapti\, Member of Parliament\, Representative of the President of the Parliament.\nMarina Stefou\, General Secretary on behalf of Minister of Social Cohesion and Family\n\n  \n10.30-11.30 (Rome time 09:30) \n1st Session – Flagship initiatives of civil society to deal with the demographic crisis \nCoordinator: Michalis Alepis\, Vice-President of the Economic and Social Committee \nSpeakers: \n\n“The Committee’s Initiative Opinion on the Demographic Issue”\, Dr. Dimitrios Stamoulis\, Economic and Social Committee Expert\n“An integrated framework of demographic and family policy for the revitalization of Greek society and economy”\, Thomas Gianniotis\, Vice-President of ASPE\n“ELFAC’s advocacy and the European Network of Family Friendly Cities”\, Dr. Maria Regina Maroncelli Florio\, President of ELFAC\n\n  \n11.30-12.00 Break \n  \n12.00-13.00 \nSecond Session – Critical challenges of demographic aging \nCoordinator: Athanasios Raptis\, Director of Studies EKDDA \nSpeakers: \n\n“The information of demographic aging in Social Security Policies”\, Angelos Stergiou – Professor of Law School\, AUTH.\n“Social Care as a tool for managing demographic aging”\, Dr. Fotini Marini – Social Management Research Laboratory of the University of Western Attica.\n“Regional policies of social cohesion and development: their contribution to demography and family support”\, Apostolos Tzitzikostas – Regional Governor of Central Macedonia\, President of the Union of Regions of Greece.\n\n  \n13.00-14.00 \nSession 3- Public family support policies \nCoordinator: Miltiadis Hatzigeorgiou\, Vice-President of the Union of Multiple Children of Athens (EPA) \nSpeakers: \n\n“The role of the staff central administration in the development of sustainable family policies – The model of the Ministries of Family”\, Gavriil Amitsis – Professor / Director of the Research Laboratory of Social Administration of the University of Western Attica.\n“The contribution of health services to the development of sustainable family policies”\, Giorgos Pierrakos – Professor / Dean of the School of Administrative\, Economic and Social Sciences of the University of Western Attica.\n“The role of Local Government in the development of sustainable family policies – presentation of a study”\, Michalis Christakis – President of the Union of the General Secretaries of Municipalities and Regions.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-in-athens-demographic-problem-and-family-support/
LOCATION:National Center Public Administration Athens\, 221 Piraeus Street\, Tavros\, 17778\, Greece
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240517
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T130846Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Families 2024
DESCRIPTION:2024 Theme: Families and Climate Change\n\n\n\n30 Years Since the International Year of the Family\n\n\n\n2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family. The observance event will feature presentations on the outcomes of major regional IYF+30 preparatory activities\, civil society initiatives\, recommendations on family policies for climate action\, and an interactive discussion. Additionally\, two publications titled “Climate Change and Families” and “Home\, Family\, and Climate Change” will be unveiled during the event. \n\n\n\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC\, will be one of the speakers in the official observance on 15 May in the headquarters of the United Nations in New York. Vicepresident of ELFAC\, Kinga Joó\, will also be attending the event and taking part with ELFAC’s president in the Expert’s Group Meeting on 15 and 16 May. \nPROGRAMSTREAMING
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/international-day-of-families-2024/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240501T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240501T180000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20240415T075814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T130909Z
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SUMMARY:Large Families Day at Riga ZOO (Latvia)
DESCRIPTION:For the third year\, Latvijas Daudzbērnu ģimeņu apvienība (Latvian Large Families Association) celebrates large families on 1 May! Let’s celebrate together! \nCome to Riga Zoo\, see what happened in the animal world over the winter\, enjoy the performances on stage\, work at the creative stops! \nSpecial price for large families – only 13 EUR! \nThe European Large Family of the Year Award 2023 will be delivered to the to the Ozoli family by secretary general of ELFAC\, Raul Sanchez. \nMore information here \n \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-families-day-at-riga-zoo-latvia/
LOCATION:Riga zoo\, Meža prospekts 1\, Ziemeļu rajon\, Riga\, LV-1014\, Latvia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20240326T124026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T141719Z
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SUMMARY:Commission on Population and Development\, fifty-seventh session
DESCRIPTION:Main topic: Assessing the status of implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development and its contribution to the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development during the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development \nPROVISIONAL AGENDA \nMore information here\nA Population Commission was established by the Economic and Social Council in its resolution 3 (III) of 3 October 1946. In its resolution 49/128 of 19 December 1994\, the General Assembly decided that the Commission should be renamed the Commission on Population and Development. In the same resolution\, the Assembly decided that it\, the Council and the Commission should constitute a three-tiered intergovernmental mechanism that would play the primary role in the follow-up to the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development\, and that the Commission\, as a functional commission assisting the Council\, would monitor\, review and assess the implementation of the Programme of Action at the national\, regional and international levels and advise the Council thereon. \nUnder its terms of reference the Commission is to assist the Council by: \n\nArranging for studies and advising the Council on:\n\nPopulation issues and trends;\nIntegrating population and development strategies;\nPopulation and related development policies and programmes;\nProvision of population assistance\, upon request\, to developing countries and\, on a temporary basis\, to countries with economies in transition; and\nAny other population and development questions on which either the principal or the subsidiary organs of the United Nations or the specialized agencies may seek advice.\n\n\nMonitoring\, reviewing and assessing the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development at the national\, regional and global levels\, identifying reasons for success and failure\, and advising the Council thereon;\nProviding appropriate recommendations to the Council on the basis of an integrated consideration of the reports and issues related to the implementation of the Programme of Action.\n\nThe Commission is composed of 47 Member States elected by the Economic and Social Council for a period of four years on the basis of geographic distribution. Representatives should have a relevant background in population and development. It met typically every two or three years until 1994\, after which it has met once a year.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/commission-on-population-and-development-fifty-seventh-session/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240411T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240411T193000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20240326T115709Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240306T191500
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20240302T173753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T131036Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240207T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20231212T102258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T131057Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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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:20261108T121913
CREATED:20240105T160311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T160516Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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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
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
CREATED:20231018T161259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T155205Z
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231020T123000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20231006T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230620T100000
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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
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230527T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T121913
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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
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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:20261108T121913
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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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