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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Family Friendly Municipalities – Zagreb (Croatia): Family friendly policies and best practices
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR: THE VIRTUAL TOUR OF EUROPEAN FAMILY FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES\nORGANIZED BY:  \n \nWith the support of: \n \nDue to Covid19 crisis\, the activities of the Network turn on line\, to share best practices\, information and a family friendly culture.  \nGOAL: To visit European family-friendly municipalities and learn about their best practices\, and how they reach for the well-being of families. \nWHERE / HOW: Study visits will be held virtually via Facebook and YouTube\, thus enabling to share experiences and provide ideas with practically no cost. \nWHEN: On Wednesday\, every month\, from 11 am to 12 pm. \nWHO: For each family-friendly municipality\, there will be several representatives presenting different aspects of family polices: the major (or vice-major)\, contact person of the municipality\, family representative with their experience\, representative of family-friendly companies that support family policies\, president or vice-president of the local national Large Family Association\, scholar (sociologist\, demographer\, economist…)\, the network representative\, European deputy from EU parliament. \n  \nNEXT VISIT: ZAGREB – WEDNESDAY 17TH. FEBRUARY 2021\, 11 am-12 pm CET (Central European Time)\n \n\n\n\nCity of Zagreb is cultural\, scientific\, economic\, political and administrative center of the Republic of Croatia\n\n  \n\n\nPROGRAM\nWednesday 17th. February – 11.00 am – 12:00 pm \n\nRaul Sanchez\, General Secretary of ELFAC\, moderator\nMilan Bandić\, Mayor of Zagreb: Welcome\nPresentation of the City of Zagreb\nMila Jelavić\, Head of the Office for Demography\, City of Zagreb: What are the main demographic actions undertaken by the city of Zagreb? The adaptation to the digital age. The budget for demographic actions. The results.\nKatarina Milković\, Deputy Head of the Office for Educacion\, City of Zagreb: Benefits for families in education: The Teaching Assistants. Educational facilities. The effects of the earthquake.\nMilan Pavelić\, Head of the Office for Sport and Youth\, City of Zagreb: How do sports fit in the family life concept of the city of Zagreb? Sporting facilities. The Youth Council. Funds and budget.\nNikola Stojadinović\, Senior advisor to the Head of the Office of Culture\, City of Zagreb: How do the libraries and cultural centres are adapted to their youngest users? Children theatres in the City.\nFrane Šesnić\, Director of the Zagreb Innovation Centre: What is the Zicer initiative? My testimonial as a father of a large family.\nMila Jelavić\, Head of the Office for Demography\, City of Zagreb and Đurđica Svaton\, Assistant of the Office for Demography\, Municipality of Zagreb: Summary of specific demographic and family policies of Zagreb\nDr. Marin Strmota\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Demography\, Faculty of Economics & Business\,\, University of Zagreb: Demographics and family policies in Croatia\nDr. Ivan Malbasić\, President of Obitelji 3Plus (Croatian Large Families Association): The importance of local policies for families: The task of the large families association\nClosing remarks: Regina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC\n\nREGISTRATION HERE. \nYou will receive the link to attend the webinar on your email address and updated news of the virtual tour. \nThe webinar will be broadcast on ELFAC channel on YouTube and on ELFAC Faceboog page. You can follow the webinar live there.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/virtual-tour-of-family-friendly-municipalities-zagreb/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210211T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210211T173000
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SUMMARY:The impact of COVID19 Pandemic on Families and Children: Global Evidence and Policy Implications
DESCRIPTION:Side event organized by the College of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)\, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) during the 59th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD59) \nIn collaboration with: Wheatley Institution\, Brigham Young University\, USA; Institute of the Family\, University of La Sabana\, Colombia; European Large Families Confederation and Focus on the Family Asia \n \nRegistration here \nThe event will be LIVE on UNDESA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UNDESASocial. \n  \n11 February 2021 \n10:00 am – 11:15 am NY Time \n4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Central Europe Time (CET) \nOpening remarks (5 min): \nRenata Kaczmarska\, Focal Point on the Family\, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)\, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)\, United Nations \nProject overview and results (15 min): \nAnis Ben Brik\, Associate Professor and Founding Director Program for Social Policy Evaluation and Research\, Hamad Bin Khalifa University\, College of Public Policy\, Qatar \nComments on the results (40 min): \nSpencer James\, associate Professor\, Director\, Global Families Research Initiative\, Brigham Young University \nAna Margarita Romero Castillo\, Director of the Institut of the Family\, University of La Sabana \nLee Wee Min\, Asia Regional Director\, Focus on the Family Asia \nRegina Maroncelli\, President\, European Large Families Confederation \nQuestions and Answers (10 min) \nClosing remarks (5 min): \nAnis Ben Brik\, Associate Professor and Founding Director Program for Social Policy Evaluation and Research\, Hamad Bin Khalifa University\, College of Public Policy\, Qatar \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-impact-of-covid19-pandemic-on-families-and-children-global-evidence-and-policy-implications/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201222T163000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Impact of the Pandemic on Large Families Life in Europe
DESCRIPTION:Link to follow the webinar live on YouTube \n \nAgenda  \n15:30  Welcome:  \n\nRaul Sanchez\, General Secretary\, European Large Families Confederation\nAnis Ben Brik\, Associate Professor and Founding Director Program for Social Policy Evaluation and Research\, Hamad Bin Khalifa University\, College of Public Policy\, Qatar\n\n15: 35 Introductory remarks: \n\nRegina Maroncelli\, President\, European Large Families Confederation\nRenata Kaczmarska\, Focal Point on the Family\, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)\, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)\, United Nations\n\n15:45 Project overview and results \n\nAnis Ben Brik\, Associate Professor and Founding Director Program for Social Policy Evaluation and Research\, Hamad Bin Khalifa University\, College of Public Policy\, Qatar\n\n16:00 Comments on the results \n\nFrancesco Belletti\, Director of the International Center for Family Studies (CISF) in Milan (Italy).\n\n16:15 Questions and Answers \n16.25 Closing \n\nRaul Sanchez\, General Secretary\, European Large Families Confederation\nAnis Ben Brik\, Associate Professor and Founding Director Program for Social Policy Evaluation and Research\, Hamad Bin Khalifa University\, College of Public Policy\, Qatar\n\nRegistration here 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/webinar-the-impact-of-the-pandemic-on-family-life-in-europe/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201127T183000
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SUMMARY:November 27\, 2020: General Assembly of ELFAC
DESCRIPTION:The ELFAC General Assembly will take place next Friday\, November 27\, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, and will be held online\, because the situation of the pandemic in almost all European countries does not allow travel yet. \nThe assembly agenda begins with the approval of the minutes of the 2019 assembly\, which was held last November in Brussels\, to go on to the report of activities carried out from that date to the present\, the projects and objectives for the following year\, and will end with the reports of the national associations and the presentation of good practices. \nDuring the assembly will be announced the family awarded as European Large Family of the Year 2020. \nAll ELFAC member associations are invited to participate\, confirming their attendance at info@elfac.org. \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/november-27-2020-general-assembly-of-elfac/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201118T153000
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SUMMARY:1st. European Congress of Family Friendly Municipalities: OVER THE COVID\, WELLBEING OF FAMILIES IN A FAMILY FRIENDLY EUROPE
DESCRIPTION:1st. European Congress of Family Friendly Municipalities\nOVER THE COVID\, WELLBEING OF FAMILIES IN A FAMILY FRIENDLY EUROPE\nNovember 18th – 3\,30 / 5\,30 pm CET (Central European Time) \nOrganized by: \n        \nWith the support of: \n \nThe congress will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel and Facebook page. \nREGISTRATION HERE\nAGENDA \n15:30 Welcome  \n\nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC\n\n            Opening \n\nDubravka Suica\, vice president for Democracy and Demography\, European Commission (Brussels)\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC \n\n15:40 Demography and social challenges \n\nDemographic situation of Europe: Alejandro Macarrón\, director of Demographic Renaissance Foundation (Spain)\nChallenges for the future: Roberto Poli\, Professor of Philosophy of Science\, UNESCO Chair in Anticipatory Systems\, Trento University (Italy)\n\n16:15 Family wellbeing: Social and local policies (30’) \n\nAddressing SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive\, safe\, resilient and sustainable: Renata Kaczmarska\, Focal point on families UNDESA (UN New York\, USA)\nDemographic change: proposals on measuring and tackling its negative effects in the EU regions: Adam Karacsony\, Commission for Social Policy\, Education\, Employment and Culture\, European Committee of Regions (Brussels)\nShifting priorities in post-Covid recovery: focus on wellbeing of families and communities: Kinga Jóo\, vice president Group III\, European Economic and Social Committee (Brussels)\nPresentation of the Report: Measures to support families during Covid-19 in Europe: Rita Castro Feijo\, president of the Portuguese Large Families Association (APFN) and Vitória Salvado\, Studies Department of APFN.\n\nQuestions to speakers \n16:45 The European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities  \n\nWhy a European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities?: Luciano Malfer\, General Director of the Agency for Family\, Provincia Autonoma di Trento (Italy)\nPresentation of National Networks of Family Friendly Municipalities: Italy: Chiara Ledda / Poland: Irena Jeśmanowicz / Portugal: Isabel Paula Santos\nPresentation of the 2nd. Convention of the European Network (March 2021): Getter Rang\, NPO Estonian Association of Large Families\n\nQuestions to speakers \n17:20 Virtual Tour of European Family Friendly Municipalities \nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC \n17:25 Closing remarks: Declaration of the European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities \nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC \n17:30  End of the Congress \n  \nREGISTRATION HERE\nThe congress will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel and Facebook page. 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/1st-european-congress-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
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SUMMARY:Happy Homes\, Happy Society?
DESCRIPTION:5th Interdisciplinary and International Conference on the contribution of domestic life in a time of social changes\n\nThe 5th Home Renaissance Foundation Conference will explore the contribution of the home to the wellbeing and happiness of individuals at all stages of life and\, by implication\, to wider society. It will be a great opportunity to demonstrate the vital role of the home in connecting and nurturing individuals through shared values\, work\, and purpose. \nThis conference builds upon the Home Renaissance Foundation’s (HRF) proven expertise in gathering world-class academics and professionals to present multidisciplinary research and experience relating to the life and work of the home. There is a clear public as well as academic and professional engagement with the topic of the home and its effects on society. \nThe 5th Conference will generate new material suitable for publication as a part of a growing series on topics relating to the home\, but should also be a point of reconnection with and refreshment of themes explored in earlier HRF conferences. This will promote future evidence-based discourse and policy-making. \nThe conference will be organized into two streams: ‘Happiness linked to activities of the home’\, and ‘Housing\, connecting and social interaction’. Both streams will have keynote speakers\, paper givers in dialogue\, roundtable sessions and workshops. \nAcademics and experts from different perspectives will present their research through video accessible on our website and social networks. \nThe renowned economist Lord Layard\, as a part of his contribution\, will highlight the need for policies to support parents and children\nas these are the key relationships in promoting happiness and well-being in the home for individuals\, families and wider society. \nFrom the point of view of Communication and new technologies\, Prof. Bakardjieva will analyse to what extent digital media have invaded and eroded our private sphere and how  they have changed our relationships and even our domestic activity. \nProf. Wessels will focus on the ways in which the increasing use and reliance on digital connectivity and datadriven services is underpinning developments of ‘connected homes’. ‘Feeling at home’ summarises the multidimensionality of wellbeing. It conveys how material living standards\, services\, information\, security\, communication\, relationships and companionship create homes. \nThe philosopher Maria Pia Chirinos will delve into the importance of the recognition of care by citizens to achieve a more humanised society. We come from the era described as “the civilization of work” and according to Chirinos care should be recognised as a property of all human work\, and as a key to humanising a civilization that has made technology and environment into its gods. \nDr. Thunder reflects on the role of the neighbourhood as a specific dimension for a healthy relationship between the home and its members and society at large. The differences between the terms family\, home\, community and society will be exposed. \nDr. Davies will put the historical point of view in this conference with an analysis of the structure of homes and why. He assures that there is evidence that shows that happy homes make for a happy society but that even in the way houses are designed there are economic\, social\, political\, or ideological influences. It states that the design of a home is derived from pre-established ideas about how people should live and what the nature of their family should be. \nFinally\, Prof. Agnieszka Nogal from Political Philosophy suggests turning to the classical model of thought to find a relationship between households and the public sphere since liberal theory does not conceptualize this relationship. Prof. Nogal affirms that homes are essential for public space since they are the place where not only children\, but every citizen grows and develops. \nResearchers from 9 different countries have sent their papers and will participate in the online workshops to be held in 2021 in which they will share their studies.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/happy-homes-happy-society/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201111T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Family Friendly Municipalities - Todi (Italy): Family friendly policies and best practices
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR: THE VIRTUAL TOUR OF EUROPEAN FAMILY FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES\nORGANIZED BY:  \n \nWith the support of: \n \nDue to Covid19 crisis\, the activities of the Network turn on line\, to share best practices\, information and a family friendly culture.  \nGOAL: To visit European family-friendly municipalities and learn about their best practices\, and how they reach for the well-being of families. \nWHERE / HOW: Study visits will be held virtually via Facebook and YouTube\, thus enabling to share experiences and provide ideas with practically no cost. \nWHEN: On Wednesday\, every month\, from 11 am to 12 pm. \nWHO: For each family-friendly municipality\, there will be several representatives presenting different aspects of family polices: the major (or vice-major)\, contact person of the municipality\, family representative with their experience\, representative of family-friendly companies that support family policies\, president or vice-president of the local national Large Family Association\, scholar (sociologist\, demographer\, economist…)\, the network representative\, European deputy from EU parliament. \n  \nNEXT VISIT: TODI (ITALY) – WEDNESDAY 11TH. NOVEMBER\, 11 am-12 pm CET (Central European Time)\n \n\nTodi is primarily urban political unit having corporate status and usually powers of self-government elections.\n\nTodi is a town and comune (municipality) of the province of Perugia (region of Umbria) in central Italy. It is perched on a tall two-crested hill overlooking the east bank of the river Tiber\, commanding distant views in every direction.\n\n\nIn the 1990s\, Richard S. Levine\, a professor of Architecture at the University of Kentucky\, described Todi as the model sustainable city\, because of its scale and its ability to reinvent itself over time. After that\, the Italian press reported on Todi as the world’s most livable city. \n\n  \nPROGRAM\nWednesday 11th. November – 11.00 am – 12:00 pm \n\nRaul Sanchez\, General Secretary of ELFAC\, moderator\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC – The European Network\, a growing project.\nAntonino Ruggiano\, Mayor of the city of Todi – Becoming a family friendly municipality is an investment for our future.\nAlessia Marta\, Assessor of the city of Todi : Family friendly policies and best practices in our city. Working on family wellbeing.\nRosita Garzi\, Teacher and Researcher of the University of Perugia\, The Regional Observatory on corporate Welfare.\nLuciano Malfer\, Agency for Families of Trentino Province What does it mean to be family friendly?\nMauro e Filomena Ledda\, National coordinators of the Italian Family Friendly municipalities\, Working in a Family Network is sharing and growing together. \nVincenzo Aquino\, Regional Coordinator of ANFN\, The role of the association on the regional territory.\nFalcioni’s Family\, Testimony of a local family\, How is life in a family friendly town?\nDaniela Durastanti\, Head of the Family office in Todi\, Families and local institutions\, subsidiarity as key factor.\n\n  \nREGISTRATION HERE. You will receive the link to attend the webinar on your email address and updated news of the virtual tour. \nThe webinar will be broadcasted on ELFAC channel on YouTube and on ELFAC Faceboog page. You can follow the webinar live there.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/virtual-tour-of-family-friendly-municipalities-todi-italy-family-friendly-policies-and-best-practices/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201013T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201013T143000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Families and the Economy
DESCRIPTION:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, represented by Latter-day Saint Charities in New York and Geneva\, and the European Union & International Affairs Office in Brussels\, is pleased to invite you to join us for the next episode of “Fortifying Families” webinar series. \nEpisode 2\, “Families and the Economy” will air live on Tuesday\, October 13 at 9:30 AM ET (New York) / 3:30 PM CEST (Brussels). Registration is required and free of charge. \nDuring our last episode\, our speakers agreed that families should be seen as economic units. They not only contribute economically to society\, but can raise children who will be productive members of their communities. Good policymaking should consider families as countries’ most important economic investments. Appropriate fiscal policies will support financially stable families and help others to move above the poverty line. Additionally\, children raised in financially stable families are also less likely to engage in high-risk behaviors (such as substance abuse and early sexual debut). \nThis episode is organized in partnership with the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University\, and the European Large Families Confederation. It will run approximately 30 minutes. We encourage active participation from the listeners. If you wish to do so\, please use the space provided on the registration form\, or during the webinar\, to suggest questions for our guest speakers.  \nPanelists: \n\nDr. Spencer James\, Associate Professor\, School of Family Life\, Brigham Young University\nMaria Regina Maroncelli Florio\, President\, European Large Families Confederation\n\nHosts: \n\nFrancesco Di Lillo\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, EU & International Affairs\nRyan Koch\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, UN & International Affairs\n\nRegistration HERE
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/4236/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201007T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20201007T100000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of European Family Friendly Municipalities: SZCZECIN (Poland) - A good city to live-in\, an example of good practices
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAR: THE VIRTUAL TOUR OF EUROPEAN FAMILY FRIENDLY MUNICIPALITIES\nORGANIZED BY:  \n \nWith the support of: \n \nDue to Covid19 crisis\, the activities of the Network turn on line\, to share best practices\, information and a family friendly culture.  \nGOAL: To visit European family-friendly municipalities and learn about their best practices\, and how they reach for the well-being of families. \nWHERE / HOW: Study visits will be held virtually via Facebook and YouTube\, thus enabling to share experiences and provide ideas with practically no cost. \nWHEN: On Wednesday\, every two weeks\, from 11:00 to 12:00. \nWHO: For each family-friendly municipality\, there will be several representatives presenting different aspects of family polices: the major (or vice-major)\, contact person of the municipality\, family representative with their experience\, representative of family-friendly companies that support family policies\, president or vice-president of the local national Large Family Association\, scholar (sociologist\, demographer\, economist…)\, the network representative\, European deputy from EU parliament. \n\nFIRST VISIT: SZCZECIN (POLAND) – WEDNESDAY 7TH. OCTOBER\nSzczecin\, tthe capital and the largest city of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship\, located on the Odra and Dąbie Lake. \nSzczecin is the third in terms of the area occupied (300.55 km²) and the seventh in terms of population city of Poland (almost 404\,000 inhabitants). As a center of the cross-border metropolitan region\, Szczecin also influences German border areas. Szczecin is an important economic center of the region. There is a seaport\, ship repair\, yacht and sea shipping. \nThe city is a tourist center with a large number of monuments. It is also an academic and cultural center (philharmonic\, opera and operetta\, numerous theaters\, museums and cultural centers). \n  \nPROGRAM\nWednesday 7th. October – 11.00 am – 12:00 pm \n\nModerator: Raul Sanchez\, General Secretary of ELFAC: Presenting the virtual tour\nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC: The European network of family friendly municipalities\nSzczecin virtual tour: Family friendly policies and best practices\nKrysztof Soska\, vice president of the city of Szczecin – Why become a family friendly municipality?\nJoanna Krupska\, former president TRYZ Plus\, Poland – Family friendly cities in Poland\nJudyta Kruk\, TRZY Plus3 delegate for the Network\, Poland – Building a national certification process\nLuciano Malfer\, Agency for Families of Trentino Province (Italy)- What does it mean to be family friendly \nRegina Maroncelli\, – Key words of the European network\nRadoslaw Waszkiewicz – TRZY Plus president\, Poland – Towards a family friendly Europe\nAlessia Marta\, Todi’s city council\,  Italy – Tody\, the virtual tour’s next stop\n\nREGISTRATION HERE. You will receive the link to attend the webinar on your email address. \nThe webinar will be broadcasted on ELFAC channel on YouTube and on ELFAC Faceboog page. You can follow the webinar there on live. \nNEXT VIRTUAL TOUR: MUNICIPALITY OF TODI (ITALY) – WEDNESDAY\, 11 NOVEMBER 2020.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/virtual-tour-szczecin-poland/
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SUMMARY:Fortifying Families Webinar Series [Ep. 1] | International Organizations and the Family: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:Fortifying Families Webinar Series \nDuring this time of virtual engagement\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, represented by Latter-day Saint Charities in New York and Geneva\, and the European Union Office in Brussels\, is presenting a webinar series on issues pertaining to the family. The family is the fundamental unit of society and strong\, stable and healthy families sustain strong\, stable and healthy societies. This series will explore contemporary issues affecting today’s families\, significant ways families provide solutions to social ills\, and suggested policies to fortify families as the fundamental unit of society. \nThe series will be hosted through a dedicated Facebook page. Registration to live episodes will be open to all and free of charge. Each episode will be live on Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook page. \nThis episode will focus broadly on some of the issues and tensions that international organizations face when considering the family\, as well as provide an introduction to the series. It will also highlight some of the positive steps that these bodies have taken to strengthen family policy\, as well as how fortified families can help those organizations achieve their long-term goals. \nPanelists:\nVincenzo Bassi\, President\, Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) \nRenata Kaczmarska\, Focal Point on the Family\, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)\, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) \nHosts:\nFrancesco Di Lillo\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, EU & International Affairs \nRyan Koch\, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints\, UN & International Affairs \n—————————————\nRegistration is required and free of charge. Feel free to share with your colleagues or others who might be interested.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/fortifying-families-webinar-series-ep-1-international-organizations-and-the-family-an-overview/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - European Child Guarantee: An Opportunity for Large Families?
DESCRIPTION:The European Commission recently launched a new consultation on the Roadmap for a new initiative – the Child Guarantee- on ensuring basic services for all children in need in Europe. The consultation runs until 7 October 2020. \nTo find out what the Child Guarantee is about\, the potential of the initiative – particularly interesting for large families – and its possible implications\, ELFAC has organized a training webinar on Thursday 17 September at 11.00 a.m. CEST in which you are invited to participate by connecting here: https://meet.google.com/vzp-dykx-xyi \nIntroduced by Kinga Joo – vice president NOE and member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) – the meeting will be attended by Hugh Frazer\, coordinator of the team that drafted the Feasibility Study for the European Union. \nYou are all invited to participate and ask questions to the speaker\, a unique opportunity to understand the first European initiative aimed at supporting children in a Europe where 1/4 of children are at risk of poverty and social exclusion.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/webinar-european-child-guarantee-an-opportunity-for-large-families/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200909
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SUMMARY:International Advocacy Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The 8th Edition of the International Advocacy Workshop (IAW) will take place on 9th\, 10th\, 11th September\, 2020\, from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm Central European Time. Due to COVID-19 pandemic it will be held online by the International Federation for Family Development in collaboration with Instituto de la Familia (Universidad de la Sabana\, Colombia). The Workshop will have no cost for participants and will be conducted in English. \n  \n\nAs usual\, it is mainly oriented to entry-level professionals or students of social studies/political sciences or a related field who demonstrate a strong interest in family issues and want to gain experience in the work of International Organizations\, as well as other practitioners. They will come from diverse geographical\, cultural\, and academic backgrounds. \nThe course will critically assess the field of international human rights and development advocacy\, its institutions\, strategies\, and key actors. It will explore how domestic\, regional\, and global policy strategies are set. Also\, it will promote discussion on various challenges that family friendly advocates face together with a range of stakeholders\, including governments\, international institutions and the private sector. \nIt will consist of a three-day educational alternative program with diverse lectures\, initiatives and interactive discussions: \n– Lectures: oral and audiovisual presentations by an expert or specialist. Convey critical information and theories. All are expected to actively engage. \n– Interventions & Good Practices: active discussion led by a moderator with the participation of policymakers and practitioners with local or regional experience on family policies’ design\, implementation and evaluation. Participants have a role that may involve a written/oral intervention and group discussion. \n– Interactive Discussions: hands-on debates to finalize a statement with evidenced-based policy recommendations within the framework agreed (Child Development\, Youth Transitions\, Intergenerational Relations). \nThese interactive discussions will be preceded by meetings of local groups (virtual or face-to-face\, where possible) to discuss and draft a proposal about one of the following outcomes: \n– a statement for the Unicef Executive Board on child development;\n– a statement for the UN Commission on Social Development on youth transition;\n– a statement for the UN ECOSOC High-level Political Forum on intergenerational solidarity. \nA consultation on future Workshops (if they should be online\, programme and logistics) and possible local actions to disseminate the contents and reach other stakeholders and interested persons will also be part of these discussions. \nEvaluation will be based on class participation\, results of the interactive discussion and a final paper. \n  \n2019 International Advocacy Workshop (Budapest) … \n2018 International Advocacy Workshop (Madrid) … \n  \nBACKGROUND NOTE \nThe topics of the workshop will be the three main aspects of family care:\n– Child development.\n– Youth transitions.\n– Intergenerational solidarity. \nThey will be analyzed in the light of the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families Project\, the COVID-19 crisis\, the preparations for the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family and the Sustainable Development Goals 1\, 3\, 4\, 5\, 8\, 10\, 11 and 16. \n1. Cities have been and will be at the center of this pandemic and its aftermath. \n2. The challenge to make them inclusive\, safe\, resilient and sustainable has failed because: \n– it exacerbated the urban divide that resulted from a long-term failure to address fundamental inequalities and guarantee basic human rights;\n– critical systems have been disrupted or overloaded: supply chains and social care\, but principally healthcare;\n– it has revealed gaping holes in our care infrastructure\, as millions of families have been forced to navigate this crisis without a safety net;\n– the improvement in air quality and environmental noise reduction shows the need for a shift to green\, circular economies to prevent disasters and climate change. \n3. The family has had to face all these limitations and has proven to be the reference point and the authentic pillar of society. \n4. Today the Venice Declaration is important\, but tomorrow it will be even more important to build a new world: it is an excellent political-administrative programme. \n5. It is therefore necessary to outline the model of a city that places the citizen at the center of its concerns and the family as the necessary environment for it. \n6. Taking into account the Curitiba Manifesto\, the ways to reach this goal should also take into account: \n– an inclusive city is a shareable city;\n– an inclusive city is a connected city;\n– but\, more than anything\, care should be supported and promoted in every domain\, placing family care as the basis for it. \nAPPLICATIONS \nCV and a cover letter should be sent to un@iffd.org before 31st July.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/international-advocacy-online-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200625T120000
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SUMMARY:FAFCE WEBINAR on Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Webinar \nDemographic Challenges and Sustainable Development.\nA new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?\nThursday\, 25 June 2020\, 14:00 – 15:00 \n \nPlease register by e-mailing to info@fafce.org \nYou will receive the link to connect after the registration \nAt the end of the Semester of the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the EU\, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is pleased to invite you to a Webinar on “Demographic Challenges and Sustainable Development.\nA new chapter for Family Policies in Europe?” \nWe also invite you to visit our webpage with an overview of the EU Institutions’ proposals on the demographic issue. \nDRAFT PROGRAM \n[This webinar will take place in English] \n14.05 – 14.1514.00 – 14.05\nOpening address\nVincenzo Bassi\, FAFCE President \nThe Croatian Presidency and the Demographic Challenges\nMarko Vidakušić\, Coordinator of the Employment and Social Policy Team\, Permanent Representation of Croatia to the European Union \n14.15 – 14.25\nThe EU Commission Report on the impact of Demographic Change\nDeša Srsen\, Member of the Cabinet of the Vice-President for Demography and Democracy \n14.25 – 14.35\nThe Italian “Family-Act” and the impact of the EU\nMarco Zullo\, MEP\, Co-Chair of the Intergroup on Demographic Challenges\, Family-Life Balance and Youth Transitions \n14.35 – 14.45\nWhich policies to face the demographic change? – TBC\nElżbieta Rafalska\, MEP\, Rapporteur for the EMPL Opinion on “Reversing demographic trends in EU regions using cohesion policy instruments” \n14.45 – 14.55\nBuilding a budget for the future of Europe\nKarlo Ressler\, MEP\, Vice-President of the EPP Youth Organisation \n14.55 – 15.00\nFinal remarks\nBénédicte Colin\, FAFCE Project Manager
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/fafce-webinar-on-demographic-challenges-and-sustainable-development/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200616
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SUMMARY:UN Expert Group Meeting: Assessing progress\, challenges and emerging issues. Focus on modalities for IYF+30 & parenting education
DESCRIPTION:United Nations (online) Expert Group Meeting\nNew York\, 16-18 June 2020\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm (NY time) \nOrganized by: \nFocal Point on the Family\, Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) \nDepartment of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)\, United Nations \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDRAFT AGENDA \nTuesday\, 16 June \n10:00-10:15  Opening Session \nWelcoming remarks \nMasumi Ono\, Chief\, Social Inclusion and Participation Branch \nIntroduction of participants \n10:15 – 11:30  Session I  \nAppropriate ways and means to observe the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family\, in 2024 \nModerator & opening remarks: Renata Kaczmarska “IYF process and objectives” \nPresenter: Bahira Trask\, “Mega trends and families” \nIssues for discussion \n\nIYF process\nUNDESA priorities\nAssessment of responses to Note Verbale from Member States\, UN entities and other stakeholders\nAssessment of civil society proposals\nMega trends and their impact on families\nFamilies and technology\nFamilies\, urbanization and international migration\nFamilies and demographic change\nFamilies and climate change\nFamily policies to counteract negative effects of trends above\nPriority SDGs and targets & family policies important for their implementation\nTopics to be addressed in preparation for IYF+30\nEmerging issues\nRegional issues/perspectives/meetings/events\nCivil society and advocacy efforts\n\n11:30-12:30  Session II \nPositive parenting for promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development and social cohesion \nModerator & Introductory remarks: Nena Thundu \nPresenters:  \nIgnacio Socias “Positive parenting: concept and   applications” \nBenjamin Freer “Global perspective on corporal punishment and its effects on children” \nIssues for discussion \n\nRelevance of positive parenting for the achievement of SDG16 (overall and in the context of target 16.2)\nPositive parenting at different stages in children’s lives\nLinks between positive parenting education and early childhood education\nAcademic & civil society perspectives on positive parenting\nPositive parenting to prevent children’s neglect and abuse including corporal punishment\nViolence against children in families and beyond\nTypes of abuse and neglect\nPerceptions and cultural constraints\nNegative consequences of violence against children (on children and other family members)\nThe harms of corporal punishment\nThe state of corporal punishment around the world\nPromotion of non-violent forms of discipline\nAwareness raising and advocacy efforts\nRelevance of SDG16 targets \n\nRoundtable discussion issues from Day 1 \n  \nWednesday\, 17 June \n10:00-11:00 Session III \nRegional perspectives on parenting education \nThe impact of COVID-19 on families & parenting around the world \nModerator & Opening remarks: Liz Gozme (or Annemie Drieskens) “COVID-19 & parenting in the EU” \nPresenter:    \nMihaela Robila “Parenting education in Europe” \nNora Spinks “COVID-19 and parenting in Canada”  \nIssues for discussion \n\nRegional perspectives on parenting education: western countries\nSimilarities and differences in approaches in Western and Eastern Europe\nParenting education in the United States\nParenting education in Canada\nAcademic and civil society perspectives\nThe impact of COVID-19 on parenting\n\n11-12:30  Session IV \nParenting education: regional and sub-regional perspectives \nModerator: Sharifa El-Amadi \nPresenters: \nRosario Esteinou “Parenting education in Latin America” \nAhmed Aref “Parenting education in Asia and MENA region” \nIssues for discussion \n\nDifferences and similarities in parenting styles: global and regional perspective\nOverview of parenting education in Latin America\nOverview of parenting education in Asia and MENA region\nProgress and challenges\n\n  \nThursday\, 18 June \n10:00-11:00  Session V \nParenting education and gender equality. the role of fathers \nModerator: Kinga Joó \nPresenters: \nEsuna Dugarova “Gender perspective on parenting and care” \nClara Alemann “Parenting education: the role of fathers” \nIssues for discussion           \n\nCare and household responsibilities\nParenting education and its importance for gender equality\nThe role of fathers\n\nRoundtable discussion with audience participation \n11:00-12:00  Session VI \nParenting education for strong intergenerational interactions: the role of grandparents\, including grandparents who are primary care givers. \nCivil society perspectives on parenting education and the role of grandparents. \nModerator:  Regina Maroncelli \nPresenters: \nSoohyun Kim “Grandparenting: focus on Asia” \nAlex Vazquez “Civil society perspectives on parenting education and grandparenting” \n Issues for discussion \n\nEffective grandparenting for intergenerational solidarity\nRegional perspectives on grandparenting\nDifferences in grandparenting styles\nGrandparents as primary care givers: challenges and opportunities\nGrandparenting in Asia (rural/urban comparisons\, challenges in data collection\, valuing of grandparents’ contributions)\nIndicators for strong intergenerational relations\n\n12:00-12:30  Session VII \nConclusions\, recommendations & the road ahead \nModerator & Closing remarks: Renata Kaczmarska \nRecommendations on:  \n\nIYF+30 modalities\nparenting education and related issues\n\n will be elaborated via email exchanges with experts and civil society \n  \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/un-expert-group-meeting-assessing-progress-challenges-and-emerging-issues-focus-on-modalities-for-iyf30-parenting-education/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, 760 United Nations Plaza\, Manhattan\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
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SUMMARY:2020 International Day of Families “Families in Development: Copenhagen & Beijing+25”
DESCRIPTION:This year’s 25th anniversary of Copenhagen Declaration and Beijing Platform for Action come at the time of one of the most challenging global health and social crises. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic brings into sharp focus the importance of investing in social policies protecting the most vulnerable individuals and families. It is the families who bear the brunt of the crisis\, sheltering their members from harm\, caring for out of school children and at the same time continuing their work responsibilities. \nAs the world struggles to respond to the COVID-19 crisis\, there is a real opportunity to rethink and transform the way our economies and societies function to foster greater equality for all. In doing so\, gender equality will not be achievable without greater equality in families\, and that on this\, and so much else\, the Beijing Platform for Action continues to provide a visionary roadmap of where we need to go. \nUNDESA (UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs) will celebrate the 2020 International Day of Families online. \nRegistration is required by 12 May. Please use link below: \nhttps://desasocial.formstack.com/forms/idf2020 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email and by 14 May another email containing information about joining the meeting. \nFor more information please contact the Focal Point on the Family at kaczmarska@un.org. \nBackground notes.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/2020-international-day-of-families-families-in-development-copenhagen-beijing25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200424
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Poland: XV Meeting of Local Branches and 1st. National Congress of Families
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nAll large families are invited to this event. The program includes an interesting lecture for marriages\, training sessions\, workshops and numerous attractions for children using the sports base at the Olympic Preparations Center. \nAn important event for us during this Congress will be participation in the 1st National Congress of Families in Tomaszów Mazowiecki with the participation of representatives of state authorities. We want to show our Association’s commitment to family matters. During Parent and Youth Panels\, younger children will be cared for by qualified animators. \nWe’ll celebrate both the anniversary of our meetings and the development of the 3 Plus Large Families Association. We already have over 90 local branches. We also want to stand out as a unique family organization during the 1st Family Congress. \nWe are already looking forward to meeting you! \nPROGRAM \nFriday\, April 24  \n(all events take place in COS – Olympic Preparation Center in Spała\, Al. Prezydenta Ignacy Mościcki 6\, 97-215 Inowłódz.) \n14.00 – 22.00 Registration \n16.30 – 18.00 Lecture by invited guests. Parallel activities for children in age groups. \n18.00 – 19.00 Dinner \n19.00 – 21.30 Integration. Parallel activities for children in age groups. \nSaturday\, April 25 \n7.30 – 8.30 Breakfast in accommodation \n9.00 – 9.30 departure to Tomaszów Mazowiecki \n1st NATIONAL FAMILY CONGRESS 2020 \n(Arena Lodowa\, Strzelecka 24\, 97-200 Tomaszów Mazowiecki) \n9.30 – 10.30 Going through security check and handing children over to workshops \n11.00 – 13.30 Opening and official part. Expert panel No. 1 – Workshops for children in the Ice Arena \n13.30 – 15.00 Lunch \n15.00 – 16.30 Expert panels Nos. 2 and 3 – Workshops for children at the Ice Arena. \n17.00 – 18.00 Gala with the participation of the President of the Republic of Poland \n18.30 – Dinner \n20.00 – Concert on the main stage \nSunday\, April 26 \n8.00 – 9.00 Breakfast in accommodation \n9.30 – 11.30 ZDR meeting – incl. discussion of plans for 2020\, presentation of the scholarship program \n12.30 – Holy Mass (for those willing) \n13.30 – Lunch and ending
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/poland-xv-meeting-of-local-branches-and-1st-national-congress-of-families/
LOCATION:Tomaszów Mazowiecki\, Arena Lodowa\, Strzelecka 24\, Tomaszów Mazowiecki\, 97-200\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20200303T143000
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SUMMARY:Demographic Outlook for the EU in 2020: Understanding population trends in the EU
DESCRIPTION:This policy roundtable presents the 2020 edition of the EPRS’s ‘Demographic Outlook of the EU’\, which tracks demographic change at European level. The study uses the latest data from Eurostat and the United Nations to explore the main demographic indicators\, such as the median age\, fertility rates or life expectancy\, comparing them between EU Member States and between the EU and the rest of the world. \nThe dramatically ageing population of the EU has serious implications across a wide range of policy areas\, including the economy\, healthcare and pensions. Free movement within the EU and migration from third countries also play an important role in shaping demography in individual Member States and regions. \n  \nVenue: Library Reading Room\, Altiero Spinelli Building\, 5th floor\, European Parliament\, Brussels \n  \nPROGRAMME \n13.30 Welcome by Anthony TEASDALE\, Director General\, European ParliamentaryResearch Service (EPRS)\, EP \n13.40 Keynote remarks by Othmar KARAS\, Vice-President of the European Parliament \n13.50 Presentation of the ‘2020 edition of the Demographic Outlook of the EU’ by Monika KISS\, Policy Analyst\, Economic Policies Unit\, Members’ Research Service\, EPRS \n14.10 Roundtable discussion with: \n\nRainer MÜNZ\, Expert in Demography and Migration\, Knowledge Centre on Migration and Demography (KCMD)\, JRC\, European Commission\nDeša SRSEN\, Member of the cabinet of Dubravka ŠUICA\, European Commission\nDaniela VONO DE VILHENA\, Research Scientist\, Max Planck Institute forDemographic Research; Scientific Coordinator\, Population Europe\n\nModerator: Etienne BASSOT\, Director\, Members’ Research Service\, EPRS \n14.40 Questions and interventions from the floor \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/demographic-outlook-for-the-eu-in-2020-understanding-population-trends-in-the-eu/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200218
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SUMMARY:Youth\, Family and Europe
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Large Families in Hungary (NOE)\, MEP György Hölvényi and the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD) invite you to participate in a Conference on Youth Transition. \n Venue:         European Parliament\, JAN 6Q1  \n                        (Rue Wiertz 60\, 1047 Bruxelles\, Belgium) \nDate:             18th February 2020\, 15.00-18.30 \nRegistration: fill the online application form. \nDeadline for application: 30th January\, 2020 \nYouth Transition invites young professionals to Brussels to address and discuss youth transition from several perspectives (education\, employment\, housing\, founding a family\, etc.) through the eyes of MEP’s\, decision makers\, young professionals and representatives of international NGO’s. \nParticipants will also have the opportunity for networking and sharing views at an intensive preparatory workshop in the morning of 18th February 2020 guided by leading figures of the conference. \nFurthermore\, a background and comparison of youth transition will be provided in the 20th century and today\, the beginning of the 21st century. \nIn the 20th century\, the economy underwent a major restructure. Governments encouraged more young people to complete secondary school in an effort to increase the knowledge and education levels of the labour force. The result was mass education and a credentialled workforce with less full-time work available\, but it also included youth unemployment and underemployment. \nIn 2020\, young people are required to navigate in a much more complex transitional terrain. Unlike their predecessors\, it is common nowadays for young people to experience non-linear\, fragmented and extended youth transitions. Family support can be the key to overcome difficulties\, also avoiding social costs on public health and other consequences of social disintegration. \nWe want to empower attendees to stand up\, to open a dialogue and to discuss with experts and decision makers the following: \n\nThe role of families in supporting youth transitions from school to work and\, ultimately\, youth employment outcomes with a view on the Sustainable Development Goals.\nThe role of family policies in helping families to fulfil that role.\nThe timing and ways of founding families for young couples.\n\nThereby the conference intends to provide clues for a better navigation in post-secondary education\, job search\, employment\, family support and starting a family heading for a better future of the young. \nMore info: international@noe.hu
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/youth-family-and-europe/
LOCATION:European Parliament\, Bâtiment Paul Henri Spaak\, Rue Wiertz 60\, Brussels\, Brussels\, 1047\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:First European Convention of Family-Friendly Municipalities
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the European Network of Family-Friendly Municipalities: \n   \nIn Partnership with: \n \n  \nFirst European Convention of Family-Friendly Municipalities\nBrussels\, Tuesday 19th.\, November 2019\n(Registration is closed) \n  \nPROGRAM: \n9.00 – 9.30 \nRegistration – Welcome coffee – Networking \n9.30 – 10.00  \nWelcoming \nRaul Sanchez\, secretary general of ELFAC \nOpening ceremony: \nRegina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC \nKinga Joó\, member of the European Economic and Social Committee \nAdam Karácsony\, member of the European Committee of the Regions \n10.00 – 10.15 \nDelivery of Diplomas to the Pilot Municipalities of the Network \n10.15 – 10.30 \nTowards a Family-Friendly Europe \nAttila Beneda\, Deputy Secretary of State for Family and Population Policy\, Hungary \nMarco Zullo\, Member of the European Parliament  \nJorge Buxadé\, Member of the European Parliament \n10.30- 11.00 \nWhat does it mean ‘familyfriendly’? \nProf. Petra Aczél\, Professor of Corvinus University of Budapest\, Vice President for Research of Kopp Mária Institute for Demography and Families\, Hungary \n11.00 – 11.30 \nNew public family management \nLuciano Malfer\, general director of the Agency for the Family\, Natality and Youth Policies of the Autonomous Province of Trentino\, Italy \n11.30-12.00 \nThe voice of civil society \nVincenzo Bassi\, president of FAFCE \nInterventions from participants \n12.00 – 13.30 \nLunch (ground floor) \n13.30- 15.45 \nGood practices from municipalities \nMunicipality of Tallinn (Estonia) \nMunicipality of Krákow (Poland) \nMunicipality of Trzebnica (Poland) \nMunicipality of Zagreb (Croatia) \nMunicipality of 5th District of Budapest (Hungary) \nMunicipality of Nagykovácsi (Hungary) \nMunicipality of Orosháza (Hungary) \nMunicipality of Alghero (Italy) \nMunicipality of Todi (Italy)  \n15.45- 16.00 \nConclusions and Final Declaration  \n16.00 – 16.30 \nCoffee – Networking
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/1st-european-convention-of-family-friendly-municipalities/
LOCATION:EESC\, Rue de Treves 74\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191026T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191027T200000
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190226T112843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T141100Z
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SUMMARY:Large Families Exhibition and Fair
DESCRIPTION:This will be the 5th. Edition of the Fair and Exhibition for Large Families in Barcelona\, organized by the Catalan Association of Large Families (FANOC). During two days (Saturday and Sunday) large families can enter for free to a 3.000 square meters place of exhibition full of companies showing their products with special offers for them and with many activities and workshops for all the family members. There will be also a place for the smaller children to play and enjoy \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-families-exhibition-and-fair/
LOCATION:Fira de Barcelona\, Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina\, 1755\, Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08004\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191022
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190527T104221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T100016Z
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SUMMARY:XX International Family Enrichment Congress: Family\, the Face of Humanity
DESCRIPTION:The human person is created to belong to a family. The family is the place where the person fully develops and finds a genuine welcome\, sheltered from ideologies that attempt to tear the individual apart and treat him as an isolated entity\, a mere consumer or simply a voter. \nThe aim of this London 2019 congress\, as in the previous world congresses is to strengthen and invigorate your family. To this end we have brought together a unique group of highly acclaimed experts from around the world.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/xx-international-family-enrichment-congress-family-the-face-of-humanity/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth II Centre\, Broad Sanctuary\, Westminster\, London\, London\, SW1P 3EE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191015T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191015T133000
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20191004T154945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T075734Z
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SUMMARY:Population growth and economic development. Analysis\, planning and family welfare
DESCRIPTION:Regina Maroncelli\, president of ELFAC\, will be one of the speakers.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/population-growth-and-economic-development-analysis-planning-and-family-welfare/
LOCATION:Senato della Republica\, Piazza Capranica 72\, Roma\, Roma\, 00186\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191014
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190920T085451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191025T100049Z
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SUMMARY:Large Families Day in Madrid Amusement Park with special price: 60€ per family
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to enjoy a day with your whole family in Madrid’s Amusement Park for just 60 euros? On Saturday 12 October we will be celebrating Large Families Day in this park\, a day in which all large families associated with an Association integrated in the Spanish Federation of Large Families (FEFN) will enjoy a flat family rate. In other words\, by presenting your membership card of any of our associations\, you can purchase your tickets at the single price of 60 euros\, regardless of the size of your family. \nThe day is organised with the idea of offering large families the possibility of enjoying a day of family leisure at an affordable price. Before enjoying the attractions for everyone\, and after a brief presentation by FEFN President Benito Zuazu\, families will have the opportunity to attend the performance of a family musical by “La Patrulla Canina”\, especially aimed at the youngest members of the household. \nThe event is aimed at large families and to enjoy the special price will be essential to present at the box office the membership card of any association of the FEFN. \nPre-registration \nEach family will buy their ticket directly at the box office on the same day (12 October)\, although for organisational reasons it is necessary to register beforehand with the Large Families Association to which they are associated. \nIn addition to requesting the membership card\, the Park reserves the right to request any identity document (ID\, passport\, driver’s license) that proves that the person carrying the membership card is the holder of it. On the other hand\, it is recommended that families carry a photocopy of the large family title in the event that the number of children is not updated on the membership card\, except in the case of babies\, who do not need entrance. \nIn addition to the flat rate\, families will have a 10% discount on catering on that day on presentation of their membership card (except at the La Posta kiosk\, the Nickelodeon Cafeteria and Domino’s Pizza). You can also bring food and drinks from home to eat in the areas set up for this within the park. \nIf you can’t all go together \nIn the event that one of the family members cannot come at the same time as the rest\, for work\, studies\, etc.\, may go later. The family will buy at the box office\, with their membership card\, the number of tickets equivalent to the number of family members\, and will keep one for those who arrive later. You will have to meet him at the door and provide him with the entrance to be able to access the premises. Entrance tickets must be introduced through turnstiles at the entrance. \nTIMETABLE OF THE DAY \n9.30 a.m.: Ticket office opening hours\n10.00 h: Opening of the doors of the Park and access to the zone of companies.\n11.00 h: Starflyer Square. Presentation of the Conference.\n11.30 h: Starflyer Square. Open-air musical show “La Patrulla Canina” (The Canine Patrol)\n11.55 h: End of the show\n12.00 h: Opening of the Park’s attractions\n24.00 h. Closing of the Park \nNOTE: The price of 60 euros per family will be applied only for the chosen day and will not be cumulative to other promotions.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-families-day-in-madrid-amusement-park-with-special-price-60e-per-family/
LOCATION:Parque atracciones madrid\, Parque de atracciones de madrid\, Casa de Campo\, s/n\, Madrid\, 28011
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191003T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20191004T170000
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190619T090159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191004T152635Z
UID:2204-1570118400-1570208400@www.elfac.org
SUMMARY:Conference: "Shaping a healthy environment fit for children"
DESCRIPTION:Families want a healthy environment for their children to thrive and develop their own wings. This year\, we celebrate the 30 years of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. For the occasion and with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) in mind\, in Helsinki on 3-4th October 2019 under the Finnish Presidency of the EU\, COFACE Families Europe and Vaestoliitto (the Family Federation of Finland) will host a gathering of family professionals on the topic of shaping a healthy environment fit for children. This is an open conference\, and we are aiming to gather between 80-100 key stakeholders from Finland and Europe. \nTaking a holistic family perspective and multi-generation approach as a starting point\, we will use this opportunity to: \n\nConsider different areas (education\, nutrition\, early childhood education care\, environmental risks\, child-friendly cities\, family circumstances) which impact the health and well-being of children;\nBring to the fore the expertise of the COFACE network and consider together how to strengthen the child health perspective in different policy areas;\nUse the conference as an Open Space for family professionals to meet\, exchange\, network\, collaborate\, and build transnational dynamics;\nUse the brainstorms and exchanges to develop the first elements of a 2030 compass to guide the work of COFACE and partners to ensure we can develop measures to build a healthy society\, environment and economy fit for children.\n\nThis meetup will start on 3rd October with a Spotlight on Finland : Round table on evidence-based methods on family work. There have been sustained national efforts to compile evidence-based methods on family work\, which can be found on the “Early Intervention” online platform.  Similar approaches exist in Sweden and Norway but this is quite a new trend in support programmes for families. A representative from the European Platform for Investing in Children will also take part in this session to bring a European perspective to the discussions. \nOn 4th October\, we will open the conference with keynotes on the new Finnish Child Strategy and an overview of child well-being across the EU. Then the learning and networking with happen through two channels: Open Spaces and Networking Hotspots. \n\nOpen Space  1\nAge-appropriate comprehensive sexuality education for children in Finland: Delivery\, advocacy and building support\nOpen Space  2\nBuilding child-friendly spaces and cities for well-being \n\nOpen Space  3\nInclusive early childhood education and care – a great start for children with disabilities\nOpen Space  4\nThe health impact of environmental risks for children with special focus on air quality and endocrine disruptors. \nOpen Space  5\nNutrimedias: a training on the impact of advertising on the food and nutritional choices of children \nOpen Space 6\nA family environment at risk of poverty: the economic\, social and health consequences for well-being of children\n\nSee full programme. \nJoin us! Register here. Deadline: 16th September 2019. \nFor more information : secretariat@coface-eu.org
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/conference-shaping-a-healthy-environment-fit-for-children/
LOCATION:Scandic Park\, Scandic Park Hotel\, Mannerheimintie 46\, Helsinki\, 00260\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190925T200000
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190916T072818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T062916Z
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SUMMARY:European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities: Study Visit in Trento (Italy)
DESCRIPTION:The European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC) and the Province of Trento have established the European Network of Family Friendly Municipalities in order to promote a pro-family culture and a family quality certification. \nOn behalf of the European Large Families Confederation and the Province of Trento\, I have the honor to invite you to a study visit in Trento for the coming 24-25th September. Your visit will give the opportunity to introduce you to the activities of the Family Agency\, the Italian Network of family friendly municipalities\, the certification process and its outcomes in the area. You will also meet the officials in charge of the projects and several good practices. \nRegina Maroncelli\, President of ELFAC \n  \nPROGRAM \nTUESDAY 24  \n9-9\,30   \nWellcome coffee and greetings \nPaola Berz – General manager TSM \nRegina Maroncellli – President ELFAC \n9\,30- 10  \nPolicies for the wellbeing of families \nLuciano Malfer – General manager  PAT \n10- 12\,30  \nTools for municipalities’ family friendly policies \n12\,30- 13  Discussion \n13- 14\,30 Lunch \n14\,30-16.30 Family friendly policies: case histories \n16\,30- 17  Coffee break \n17- 18\,30 – Visit to the certificated family friendly MUSE museum of science \nFree dinner \nWEDNESDAY 25  \n8.30  \nDeparture for Borgo Valsugana\, Valsugana Family District \n9-9\,30   \nWellcome coffee and greetings \n9\,30- 12  \nBest practices\, activities and main stakeholdres of the Valsugana and Tesino Family Distict \n12-12\,30 \nDiscussion \n12\,30- 13  \nTransfer to Pergine Valsugana and visit of the Family District \n13- 14\,30  \nWellcome\, greetings and lunch by the Youth Centre and Family Cafe \n14\,30- 16 Best practices\, activities and main stakeholders of the Pergine Family District \n16- 16\,30 Discussion \n16\,30- 17\,30 Transfer to Pergine old town centre and visit to the “baby little home” \nCoffee break \n17\,30- 18 transfer to Trento  \nFree dinner \nLANGUAGE SPOKEN \nThe study visit is in Italian and English\, you are kindly requested to provide your own interpreter. \nACCOMMODATION \nThe family Agency of Trento\, found us some good rooms at Hotel Venezia\, from the 23 till  25 September\, 3 nights \nsingle room with bathroom at 55€ x night (breakfast included) \ndouble room with bathroom at 70€ x night x room (breakfast included) \n\n1\,50€ x person\, per night taxes\n\nYou can contact directly the hotel for reservations: \nHotel Garnì Venezia** Piazza Duomo\, 45 – via Belenzani\, 70 – 38122 Trento (TN) Italy  \n•Tel./Fax +39 0461234114 •oppure 0461234559 • \nEmail: www.hotelveneziatn.it • Web site: info@hotelveneziatn.it FB: HotelVeneziaTrento \nCONFIRMATIONS \nPlease\, confirm your participation\, day and time of arrival and departure and number of participants at president@elfac.org and mariagrazia.cobbe@provincia.tn.it
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/european-network-of-family-friendly-municipalities-study-visit-in-trento-24-25-september-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190914T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190914T180000
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190903T072110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190920T074558Z
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SUMMARY:Szentendre (Hungary): Autumn Family Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Autumn Family Festival is the most popular and well-known special event of the Hungarian Large Families Association that is a large get-together every year. In 2019 the Hungarian Open Air Museum in Szentendre hosts the event (http://skanzen.hu/en) expecting 3800 people who all live in large families. \nWalking among the 100-200 year-old buildings is a special experience for the families who can encounter with the past and the traditions in Szentendre. Lifestyle of different regions of Hungary is presented in the museum. \nRich programmes and various exhibitions are organised for the altogether 700 pre-registered large families (thematic exhibitions\, fun spots\, handicraft programmes and workshops). \nOne of the main ambitions of NOE is the propagation of marriage\, so five couples will have the exceptional opportunity to get married during the Autumn Family Festival. NOE has the pleasure to welcome Katalin Novák\, Minister of State for Family and Youth Affairs at the event.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/szentendre-hungary-autumn-family-festival/
LOCATION:Szabadtéri Néprajzi Múzeum\, Skanzen\, szentendre 2000\, Hungary\, Hungary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190908
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190916T081027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190916T081841Z
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SUMMARY:III Budapest Demographic Summit
DESCRIPTION:After 2015 and 2017\, the Budapest Demographic Summit (5th and 6th September\, Budapest) will beheld for the third time as a prestigious international forum that gives an opportunity for political actors\, decision-makers\, church and civilian leaders and representatives of the scientific community to share their ideas and experiences with each other. \nDemographic processes fundamentally determine our future. Overpopulation and the threat of the disappearance of shrinking and aging nations create challenges for our communities; therefore demographic issues need to be discussed openly. \nAt the turn of the 20th and 21th centuries we face an unprecedented phenomenon: certain nations seem to have renounced their future. Not enough children are born\, cradles are empty. In other parts of the world demographic growth takes place: several nations double or even multiply their population in just a few decades. There are those\, who see an opportunity in these parallel processes and would channel the demographic surplus of the thriving nations to countries with shrinking population. However\, there are those – among them Hungary – who say that they are capable of changing these trends and bringing an end to population decline relying on their own resources. This is a difficult challenge that requires strong families and an effective family policy. \nWe announced a family friendly turn in Hungary in 2010 and nowadays more and more countries think alike. However\, similar values and family-focused attitudes do not mean uniformity: different countries have developed diverse solutions and good practices. A high-level conference such as the Budapest Demographic Summit provides an excellent opportunity for the stakeholders involved to think together and learn from each other. \nThe unique “Hungarian model” means a value driven and family-centred policy. Among others\, we have included the protection of family\, marriage and childbearing in the Constitution of Hungary\, we have doubled the state budget for families in ten years and we have established an objective to stop the population decline not by mass immigration but by strengthening the Hungarian families. \nThanks to its success\, our model has attracted more and more attention from our foreign partners and we are eager to share our experiences and to learn from others as well. \nIn the Budapest Demographic Summit\, along with the Prime Minister of Hungary\, several heads of state\, church leaders\, decision-makers\, experts\, economic actors\, representatives of the media and non-governmental organizations give lectures\, share their thoughts about the role of family in managing demographic processes\, the impact of family and population policies on competitiveness\, sustainability and developing future strategies. \nWe live in a changing and altering time\, when decisions need to be made on how we imagine the new way of coexistence that determines our future. Families\, the cornerstones of society are strengthened and thus the current unfavourable demographic processes become manageable or individual interests overcome community aspects endangering the future of nations\, peoples and families. The stakes are high\, common thinking and cooperation is the way forward for which the Budapest Demographic Summit provides an outstanding space.” \nAll the information about this important event can be found on https://bdselsoacsalad.hu/en
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/iii-budapest-demographic-summit/
LOCATION:Castle Garden Bazaar\, Budapest\, Castle Garden Bazaar\, Budapest\, Budapest\, 1013\, Hungary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190906
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190620T070624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063011Z
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SUMMARY:International Advocacy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in family issues and want to gain experience in the work of International Organizations\, join us in our International Advocacy Workshop\, held in Budapest (Hungary)\, 2nd to 4th September 2019 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm). It will consist of an intensive three-day alternative educational program with diverse lectures\, workshops and good practices. \nThe Seminar will have no cost for academic activities and meals offered during breaks\, but the whole of travel and lodging costs should be covered by participant. It will bring together entry-level professionals or students of social studies/political sciences or a related field\, who demonstrate a strong interest in family issues and are fluent in English usage\, as well as NOE\, IFFD and other stakeholders staff. They will come from diverse geographical\, cultural\, and academic backgrounds. \nThis course will critically assess the field of international human rights and development advocacy\, its institutions\, strategies\, and key actors. It will explore how domestic\, regional\, and agendas are set; the ethical and accountability dilemmas that arise and advocacy concerning a range of actors\, including governments\, international institutions\, and the private sector. \nIt will consist of an intensive three-day alternative educational program with diverse lectures\, initiatives and interactive discussions: \n– a lecture is an oral and audiovisual presentation usually presented by an expert or specialist. The purpose of a lecture is to convey critical information and theories and everyone is expected to listen carefully and take notes.\n– initiatives are discussion groups led by a tutor. Participants are usually given assignments that may involve a presentation to the group or a written exercise besides participation in group discussion.\n– interactive discussions are ‘hands on’ classes where everyone is expected to participate as part of their assessment in a physical and practical manner. \nEvaluation will be based on class participation and a final paper. \n INVITED SPEAKERS \n– Katalin Kardosne Gyurko\, President\, NOE (Hungary)\n– Petra Aczel\, Director of the Institute of Behavioural Science and Communication Theory\, Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary)\n– Andrea Soos\, Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary\n– Bernard Riederer\, Vienna Institut\, Vienna (Austria)\n– Boglarka Illes\, Deputy Minister of State for Youth Affairs\, Budapest (Hungary)\n– Andrew Mile\, IFFD Hungary\n– Jan Ledochowski\, President\, Plattform Christiedemokratie (Austria)\n– Regina Maroncelli\, President\, ELFAC\n– Madeleine Wallin\, Secretary-General\, FEFAF\n– Caroline Höglund\, Vice-President\, HARO (Sweden)\n– Kinga Joo\, Vice-President\, NOE (Hungary)\n– Ignacio Socias\, Director of International Relations\, IFFD\n– Alex Vázquez\, Permanent Representative to the UN\, IFFD \nLECTURES \n– Overarching family perspective\n– Family formation and vulnerabilities\n– The role of families and Early Childhood Development \nINITIATIVES \n– Family and the UN\n– Young families and youth transitions\n– Large families role and challenges \n INTERACTIVE DISCUSSIONS \n– Family-friendly policies and the civil society at the UN\n– Youth Interventions for family strengthening\n– Gender equality and job opportunities for parents \nVENUE \nSapientia Szerzetesi Hittudomanyi Foiskola\nPiarista koz 1.\, 1052\, Budapest\, Hungary \nAPPLICATIONS \nCV and a cover letter should be sent to balint.melinda@noe.hu before 31st July. \nThe registration is free\, one meal will be provided daily and part of the transportation expenses within the city will be covered. \nABOUT THE ORGANIZERS \nThis year\, the International Advocacy Workshop will be held in Budapest Hungary. It will be co-organized by the Hungarian National Association of Large Families (NOE) and the International Federation for Family Development (IFFD). \nNOE \nThe National Association of Large Families (commonly abbreviated and used as NOE in Hungarian)\, was founded in 1987\, aiming to offset the prejudices against large families in the society and fighting for measurements that can help families with children. Nowadays\, NOE has about 70 000 members and more than 200 local organisations.\nNOE is the largest family organization in Hungary. With their activities they are striving to be present in various civil representative bodies which might have an impact on legislation. They offer counselling and help-lines for free on various topics including general legal advice\, housing\, consumer protection\, child raising\, etc.\nNOE has also many activities for member families and holds meetings and conferences for experts\, including events with an international scope. \nIFFD \nThe primary mission of IFFD is to support parents in their educational work within functioning families\, helping them develop their full potential as educators of their children with no discrimination on the grounds of race\, color\, religion\, sex or origin and based in the conviction that this is an unavoidable task for parents\, and it must have the recognition and support of institutions and social partners.\nIt was established in the United States\, as a non-confessional\, non-profit\, non-partisan\, independent and private federation of Family Enrichment Centers. With more than 8\,500 volunteers around the world\, IFFD programs are currently offered in 70 countries worldwide.\nIFFD holds general consultative status with ECOSOC\, a position only granted to 3% of Civil Society organizations working in United Nations. IFFD has participated in different Expert Group Meetings and co-organizers of United Nations events. Also\, it has been part of innovating projects of the European Union and UNICEF regarding the role of families in society.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/2226/
LOCATION:Sapientia Szerzetesi Hittudomanyi Foiskola\, Sapientia Szerzetesi Hittudomanyi Foiskola\, Piarista koz 1\, Budapest\, 1052\, Hungary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190827
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190723T085533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063032Z
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SUMMARY:Invitation to Summer Meeting of Latvian Large Families
DESCRIPTION:What will happen: you will be able to meet Latvian large families\, spend these last summer days at the beach of Baltic Sea\, participate in sporting and other activities\, together celebrate 30th anniversary of Liepaja Large Family Association Dekla\, to attend a meeting of leaders of large families’ associations to think about future activities\, to get know the beautiful Latvian places travelling here and back. You will have possible to visit the Museum of Antiquities with a story about fishermen’s life and a demonstration of fish smoking as well as a opportunity to see the Pusenu Hill\, which is only 3 km from camp place and is the highest dune of the Baltic Sea coast in Latvia with an absolute height of 37 m above sea level. \nVenue – Jurmalciems\, 1km from sandy shore of Baltic Sea and 28 km from Liepaja\, Latvia \nOvernight stay – in your own tents or cars \nMeal – you can prepare by ourselves or use the shop. The nearest cafes are in Bernati (9 km) and Nica (11km) \nMore information you can get from Leonids Mucenieks\, Chairman of the Union of Latvian Large Families Associations\, phone: +37129378045\, e-mail: LDGBApvieniiba@balticom.lv \nWe hope to meet also our neighbours – Estonians and Lithuanians and other ELFAC’ large families! \n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/invitation-to-summer-meeting-of-latvian-large-families/
LOCATION:Jurmalciems\, Jurmalciems\, Latvia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190707T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20190707T220000
DTSTAMP:20261108T161005
CREATED:20190409T102113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T063052Z
UID:1954-1562500800-1562536800@www.elfac.org
SUMMARY:Large Families Day at the Tibidabo Amusement Park in Barcelona
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a family day full of emotions at the Tibidabo amusement park with free admission for all children. \nDay: July 7\, 2019 \nSpecial discount that day: \n-All children up to 16 years of age members of a large family: FREE. \n-Adults reduced ticket: 30% discount on the ticket (19.95 euros instead of usual price 28.50 euros). \nImportant note: It will be necessary to present the large family card or an official document of your family at the ticket office\, together with the ID cards of  the family members present there\, to accreditate your condition of large family. \nWe recommend to see the options of parking or public transport before visiting the park: here \nSchedule: From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. \nMore information on its website: www.tibidabo.cat
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/large-families-day-at-the-tibidabo-amusement-park-in-barcelona/
LOCATION:Tibidabo\, Plaça del Tibidabo\, 3\, 4\, Barcelona\, Barcelona\, 08035\, Spain
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