All Together in Dignity Europe - ATD Fourth World

For ATD Fourth World and EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network a milestone at European Parliament was the re-establishment of the #AntiPoverty Intergroup. Thank you Marie Toussaint

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a prosperous and peaceful 2025 to each of you. The world today, more than ever, needs transformative policies grounded in robust evidence. Our mission at the UNRISD remains clear: to drive social development through innovative research and policy recommendations. Reflecting on 2024, I am proud to share some of our key achievements: A year in Review https://lnkd.in/eTM9F-Bb These accomplishments are a testament to what we can achieve when we work together. As we move into 2025, I encourage all to remain committed to our shared vision and work tirelessly to develop and implement policies that will improve our world.  

Goodbye Hungary and hello Poland! Starting 1 January, Poland has taken over the EU presidency for the coming six months, meaning it's in charge of chairing meetings of the Council of the EU and ensuring the continuity of its works.   The Council of the European Union is one of the EU’s decision-making institutions. It is made up of representatives of the governments of the member states, usually ministers. It meets in 10 different configurations, so that the topic of the meeting is covered by ministers with the relevant portfolio.   The Council negotiates and adopts laws together with the European Parliament. The presidency of the Council rotates among EU countries every six months. During this six-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council.   🔗 Find out more about the rotating EU presidency: https://lnkd.in/deAxf7a

📚Feminización de la #pobreza, derechos de las personas mayores, #aporofobia, juventud, vivienda... 🧐Ya puedes consultar todos los informes y estudios que ha publicado EAPN-ES en 2024 ¡Descárgatelos en nuestra web!👇 https://lnkd.in/dENKq9QE

The Programme of the Polish Presidency of the EU (1st half 2025) is out. The part related to social policy is a bit underwhelming. - Focus seems to be on digital transition. Both future of work and gender equality as well as mental health will be addressed through a digital lense. - The usual list of ('deserving') vulnerable groups will get attention, such as people with disabilities, older people, women who are victims of violence and young NEETS. Interesting to also see "people benefiting from intra-EU mobility" as a target group. Hopefully people "damaged" by free movement will get some space as well. Tens of thousands of EU citizens became #homeless after they moved to another EU Member States and are not receiving the support they need. EU action urgently needed. -The review of the (Porto) Action Plan of the EU Pillar of Social Rights will happen during the first half of 2025 but the Polish Presidency only wants to 'engage' in it. Strange that the Presidency does not seek a leading role on such an imporant file for the future of Social Europe... - Notably absent in the Presidency Programme is #housing. President von der Leyen promised an Affordable Housing Plan within the first hundred days after the start of the Commission mandate - that is in the middle of the Polish EU Presidency. No interest?! Or sceptical that the Plan will be ready in time?! Or both? - Good to see strong emphasis on the role of civil society - especially in the areas of rule of law and justice. But what about all the other areas where civil society plays a crucial role such as social policy and migration?! Read the full programme here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eeZSwYNp

Armoede laat zijn littekens na, soms een leven lang Ervaringsdeskundige Cindy Van Geldorp vertelde vanmorgen op Radio 1 hoe opgroeien in een kwetsbare situatie haar verdere leven heeft bepaald. Ze had het ook over twee belangrijke kantelmomenten: ✅️ vast werk vinden als straatveger bij Stad Antwerpen na een aantal jaren van interims en onze werksituaties en later als ervaringsdeskundige bij KdG Hogeschool ✅️ de ontmoeting met de jongerenvereniging van Recht-Op vzw waar ze in haar geloofden en waar ze openbloeide. Via de vereniging kon ze aan de slag bij het Netwerk tegen Armoede als stafmedewerker en woordvoerder. Haar boodschap voor beleidsmakers: "Het is belangrijk om te blijven luisteren naar mensen in armoede. Zij weten wat zou kunnen helpen om armoede structureel te bestrijden." 👉 Herbeluister het interview op https://lnkd.in/eYDq2wUK #armoedebestrijding #levensloop #rechtopmenswaardigbestaan

We kunnen het niet genoeg herhalen: 👉De minimumuitkeringen in België liggen nog steeds onder de armoedegrens. Ze zijn nog steeds onvoldoende om in basisbehoeften te voorzien en waardig te kunnen leven. 👉Verschillende studies tonen aan dat een degelijk inkomen noodzakelijk is om een duurzame job te vinden. Inkomensonzekerheid duwt mensen immers in overlevingsmodus en beperkt hun kansen op tewerkstelling drastisch. 👉Armoede verplettert mensen die eronder lijden, ondermijnt hun zelfvertrouwen, versterkt hun gevoel van uitsluiting en leidt tot vereenzaming en isolement. Voedselcheques zorgen alleen maar voor verdere stigmatisering en vernedering. #armoedebestrijding #minimuminkomen #armoede #onderhandelingen #regeerakkoord BAPN - Belgian Anti-Poverty Network Brussels Platform Armoede RESEAU WALLON DE LUTTE CONTRE LA PAUVRETE 👉 Bekijk onze aanbevelingen voor een menswaardig bestaan op https://lnkd.in/eBah-XZk 👇

“Everything seems to indicate that we must not be afraid to dream of the seemingly impossible if we want the seemingly impossible to become a reality. Without dreaming of a better Europe we shall never build a better Europe.” – Václav Havel In May 1990, Václav Havel made an inspiring speech to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Every year the Parliamentary Assembly, in partnership with the Czech Government, the Václav Havel Library and the Charta 77 Foundation, rewards – in his honour – outstanding civil society action in the defense of human rights in Europe and beyond. #HumanRights #CouncilOfEurope

Yesterday our Secretary General, Debbie Kohner, had the pleasure of participating in the 25th anniversary celebration ✨ of Combat Poverty Service (Service de lutte contre la pauvreté - Steunpunt tot bestrijding van armoede) – one of ENNHRI’s members in Belgium. Speaking in a panel, she stressed the importance of using a human rights-based approach to tackle poverty. She emphasised 🗣️ why Combat Poverty Service’s important work to achieve a just transition in which those living in poverty are not just subjects of policy, but active participants in shaping it. For 25 years, Combat Poverty Service has put people living in poverty at the centre of efforts to address it in Belgium. We look forward to continuing to support the Service in its work 🤝 to ensure a just and sustainable future for all.