The European Commission today proposed a regulation which would allow the U.K. to continue benefiting from EU-funded programs in 2020 even if it leaves the bloc without a deal. The offer is contingent upon the U.K. continuing to pay into…
Dear Colleagues Prof. Dr. Agnes Leu and her Team are inviting you to attend the second Young Carers Conference in Switzerland, the final programme is now available. The event is open to the public and participation is free of charge. As…
The right to inclusive education is enshrined in many international instruments[i]. According to a definition from UNESCO, “Inclusion is seen as a process of addressing and responding to the diversity of needs of all learners […] and reducing exclusion within…
The European Commission is currently considering how to meet the challenges of our ageing population as well as make the most of its many opportunities. It is likely that a new partnership programme will emerge from these deliberations that both…
!! Deadline for Proposal Submissions: September 30, 2019 !! The International Short Break Association (ISBA) is hosting the 2020 International Respite (Short Break) Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, United States (U.S.) from June 16th-19th, 2020. The theme for the conference Moving…
The Work-life Balance Directive, which aims to improve families’ access to family leave and flexible work arrangements, has entered into European Union law and must now be adopted by Member States. What is the Work-life Balance Directive? The Work-life Balance…
The Commission has just presented a call for expression of interest to select the members of the eHealth Stakeholder Group 2019-2022. Members of the group shall be expert representatives of European umbrella organisations active in the eHealth sector and shall…
Author: Letizia Mencarini Editor: Daniela Vono de Vilhena Key Messages: Policies and services aimed at promoting work-life balance should sustain the wellbeing of parents, in particular mothers. Wellbeing following the first child is a key element leading to the progression to…
Do you know a passionate thrombosis awareness advocate who should be recognized? Nominate him/her for the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) 2019 Thrombosis Ambassador of the Year Award. Click here to learn more and submit an online nomination. About the Award This exciting…
The European Economic and Social Committee believes that aging in dignity should become a fundamental right. Europeans live longer, and this is good news. But with aging, new social, economic and health-related challenges are emerging which affect both the elderly…
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