Upcoming Webinar | Unseen, Undervalued – Recognising the Real Value of Informal Care

Eurocarers is pleased to announce the first webinar of the EQUAL-CARE project, entitled “Unseen, Undervalued – Recognising the Real Value of Informal Care.” The event will take place online on 9 January 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET.

The webinar will focus on the economic and social value of informal care, highlighting the crucial role played by both paid and unpaid carers in supporting people with disabilities. It will also explore how gender norms contribute to the invisibility and persistent undervaluation of care work across Europe.

The discussion will address:

• the contribution of informal carers to Europe’s care systems,

• why care work remains undervalued and highly feminised, and

• the need for greater recognition, visibility and policy investment in care.

The event will bring together experts, researchers and practitioners and will include presentations, a live poll, and a moderated Q&A session.

Practical information

• Date: 9 January 2026

• Time: 10:00–11:30 CET

• Format: Online (Zoom)

• Language: English

• Accessibility: Live captions with translation available in DE, ES, IT, EL, LT and SL

👉 Documents:
https://eurocarers.org/portfolio-item/equal-care/

About the EQUAL-CARE project

EQUAL-CARE is an EU-funded project aimed at promoting gender equality and improving the recognition and valuation of care work in the disability care sector. The project addresses both formal and informal care and seeks to contribute to more inclusive, equitable and sustainable care systems across Europe.