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Belarus Happiness
Happiness

5.53

0 unhappy, 10 happy

2020
The Happiness ranking is part of the World Happiness Report. The country scores are based on a survey in which respondents evaluate the quality of their current lives on a scale of 0 to 10.
Belarus Life expectancy
Life expectancy

74.23

years

2019
Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life. Measure: years, Source: The World Bank
Belarus Political stability
Political stability

-0.73

-2.5 weak, 2.5 strong

2020
The Political Stability Index and Absence of Violence/Terrorism measures perceptions of the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Measure: points; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Political rights
Political rights

7

7 weak, 1 strong

2020
The Political Rights ratings evaluate three categories: electoral process, political pluralism and participation, and the functioning of government. The index ranges from 1 (strong rights) to 7 (weak rights). Measure: points; Source: The Freedom House
Belarus Civil liberties
Civil liberties

6

7 weak, 1 strong

2020
The Civil Liberties index evaluate the following: freedom of expression and belief, associational and organizational rights, rule of law, and personal autonomy and individual rights. The rating ranges from 1 (strong liberties) to 7 (no liberties). Measure: points; Source: The Freedom House
Belarus Corruption
Corruption

47

100 = no corruption

2020
The Corruption Perceptions Index is an indicator of perceptions of public sector corruption, i.e. administrative and political corruption (based on information from surveys and assessments of corruption, collected by a variety of reputable institutions). Measure: points; Source: Transparency International
Belarus Population
Population

9.40

Million

2020
Total population is indicated in Millions and is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates. Measure: million; Source: United Nations Population Division
Belarus Population growth
Population growth

-0.20

% growth / year

2020
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. Measure: percent; Source: United Nations Population Division
Belarus Population density
Population density

46

People per square km

2020
Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. Measure: people per square km; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Belarus Urban population
Urban population

79.48

% of total population

2020
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. Measure: percent; Source: United Nations Population Division
Belarus Migrant population
Migrant population

11

% of total

2015
International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees. Measure: percent; Source: United Nations Population Division
Belarus Economic growth
Economic growth

-0.90

% of GDP

2020
Economic growth is intended as the annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on constant local currency. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Direct Investment

1.98

% of GDP

2019
Foreign direct investment are the net inflows of investment to acquire a lasting management interest in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investor (new investment inflows less disinvestment). Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Exports
Exports

61.90

% of GDP

2020
Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to the rest of the world. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Government debt
Government debt

48.05

% of GDP

2020
Government debt includes domestic and foreign liabilities such as currency and money deposits, securities other than shares, and loans. It is the gross amount of government liabilities reduced by the amount of equity and financial derivatives held by the government.
Belarus Capital investment
Capital investment

26.27

% of GDP

2020
Capital investments are fixed assets including for example land improvements, plant, machinery, construction of roads, railways, schools, offices, hospitals, private residential, commercial and industrial buildings, etc. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Inflation
Inflation

5.5

% yearly change

2020
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus R&D
R&D

0.60

% of GDP

2018
Gross domestic expenditures on research and development (R&D), expressed as a percent of GDP. They include both capital and current expenditures in the four main sectors: Business enterprise, Government, Higher education and Private non-profit. Measure: percent; Source: The United Nations
Belarus Shadow economy
Shadow economy

32.37

% of GDP

2015
The shadow economy as percent of total annual GDP. Source: Leandro Medina and Friedrich Schneider (2018).
Belarus Health spending
Health spending

5.64

% of GDP

2018
Level of current health expenditure expressed as a percentage of GDP including healthcare goods and services consumed during each year but does not including capital health expenditures such as buildings, machinery, IT and stocks of vaccines for emergency or outbreaks. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Education spending
Education spending

4.95

% of GDP

2020
General government expenditure on education is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments. Measure: percent; Source: UNESCO
Belarus Military spending
Military spending

1.25

% of GDP

2020
Military spending includes expenditure on peacekeeping, defense ministries, paramilitary forces, space activities, military and civil personnel, procurement, military research and development, and aid. Measure: percent; Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Belarus Unemployment
Unemployment

4.77

% of labor force

2020
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Females unemployment
Females unemployment

3.50

% of female labor force

2019
Female unemployment refers to the share of the female labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Males unemployment
Males unemployment

5.88

% of male labor force

2019
Male unemployment refers to the share of the male labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Youth unemployment
Youth unemployment

10.63

% of 15-24 labor force

2019
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Cost of starting a business
Cost of starting a business

0.50

% of income per capita

2019
The cost of starting a business indicator includes all official fees and fees for legal or professional services if such services are required by law. The company law, the commercial code, and specific regulations and fee schedules are used as sources for calculating costs. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Tax rate
Tax rate

53.30

% of commercial profits

2019
Total tax rate measures the amount of taxes and mandatory contributions payable by businesses after accounting for allowable deductions and exemptions as a share of commercial profits. Personal income tax, VAT, sales taxes or goods and service taxes are excluded. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Number of taxes paid by businesses
Number of taxes paid by businesses

7

2019
Tax payments by businesses are the total number of taxes paid by businesses, including electronic filing. The tax is counted as paid once a year even if payments are more frequent. Measure: taxes; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Patent applications
Patent applications

298

by residents

2019
Patent applications are worldwide patent applications filed through the Patent Cooperation Treaty procedure or with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Measure: patent applications; Source: The World Intellectual Property Organization
Belarus Internet users
Internet users

85.09

% of population

2020
Internet users are individuals who have used the Internet (from any location) in the last 3 months. The Internet can be used via a computer, mobile phone, personal digital assistant, games machine, digital TV etc. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Land area
Land area

202980

sq. km

2020
Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes. Measure: sq. km; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Belarus Agricultural land
Agricultural land

84530

sq. km.

2018
Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Measure: sq. km; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Forest area
Forest area

87676.0

sq. km

2020
Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens. Measure: percent; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Belarus Precipitation
Precipitation

618

mm per year

2017
Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid. Measure: mm per year; Source: Food and Agriculture Organization
Belarus Energy imports
Energy imports

86.78

% total energy use

2014
Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Measure: percent; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Oil production
Oil production

34.37

thousand barrels / day

2020
Oil production. Measure: thousand Barrels Per Day; Source: The U.S. Energy Information Agency
Belarus Renewable power capacity
Renewable power capacity

0.43

million kilowatts

2020
Total capacity to produce electricity from renewable resources in million kilowatts. Source: The U.S. Energy Information Administration
Belarus Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions

6.28

metric tons per capita

2018
Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Source: The World Bank. Measure: metric tons; Source: The World Bank
Belarus ATMs
ATMs

55.86

per 100,000 adults

2020
Number of ATMs per 100,000 adults. Automated teller machines are computerized telecommunications devices that provide clients of a financial institution with access to financial transactions in a public place. Measure: ATMs per 100,000 adults; Source: The World Bank
Belarus Homicides
Homicides

3.6

per 100,000 people

2014
Number of homicides per 100,000 people per year. Source: The UN office on drugs and crime
Belarus Robberies
Robberies

26

per 100,000 people

2014
Number of robberies per 100,000 people per year. Source: The UN office on drugs and crime
Belarus Suicides
Suicides

21.20

per 100,000 population

2019
Suicide mortality rate is the number of suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population. Source: The World Health Organization
Belarus Prisoners
Prisoners

343

per 100,000 people

2017
Number of prisoners per 100,000 people. Source: The UN office on drugs and crime

Belarus Publications More

Youth
Motion on Non- Discrimination of Young Belarusian Activists an...
Policy Brief
May 20, 2022
youthforum.org
Motion on Non- Discrimination of Young Belarusian Activists and Support for Democratic Principles in Europe
Open
Employment
New forms of employment in the eastern partnership countries: ...
Report
June 11, 2021
etf.europa.eu
New forms of employment in the eastern partnership countries: platform work – Belarus
Open
Foreign-Affairs
China's policy towards Belarus and Ukraine: A limited chal...
Policy Brief
December 14, 2020
fiia.fi
China's policy towards Belarus and Ukraine: A limited challenge to Sino-Russian relations
Open
Health
7 Measures Public Authorities Must Take to Protect Homeless Pe...
Infographic
April 9, 2020
feantsa.org
7 Measures Public Authorities Must Take to Protect Homeless People from Covid_19
Open
Social
Life's hard and then you die - with no choice and no voice...
Policy Brief
September 19, 2018
feantsa.org
Life's hard and then you die - with no choice and no voice: Exploring end of life priorities within the homeless population in the UK
Open
Security
Tackling counterfeiting and piracy across the EU – the impa...
Press Release
December 13, 2017
ICWE GmbH
Intensive cooperation and coordination between enforcement authorities at EU level has led to the seizure of millions of fake and possibly harmful products and has helped to take down several transnational criminal ne...
Open
Health
VulnerABLE: Pilot project related to the development of eviden...
Report
November 9, 2017
health-inequalities.eu
VulnerABLE: Pilot project related to the development of evidence based strategies to improve the health of isolated and vulnerable persons
Open
In spite of having been long evoked in all its horror by writers who had lived it and by champions of the poor, it is nonetheless still explained by lawyers and defended by property owners as a necessary evil.
Open
The factsheet presents seven case studies from across Europe, representing practical examples of innovative and daring experimental ideas to create affordable and high-quality housing.
Open
Fossil Energy
Energy, Russian Influence, and Democratic Backsliding in Centr...
Publication
May 11, 2017
epthinktank.eu
Energy, Russian Influence, and Democratic Backsliding in Central and Eastern Europe
Open
Health
Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: trends and inequali...
Report
May 8, 2017
unric.org
Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: trends and inequalities in the WHO European Region, 2002–2014
Open
CONTESTED SPACE: EASTERN EUROPE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE EU March 2017 [email protected] | WWW.CER.ORG.UK 3 The Soviet Union officially ceased to exist on December 26 th 1991, but by then all 15 of its constituent republi...
Open
Research
The shape of the invisible
Publication
February 20, 2017
youris.com GEIE
Evelina Domnitch and Dmitry Gelfand’s artworks shed (acoustic) light on quantum phenomena
Open
Cities
Thermally efficient social housing for young adults
Publication
January 12, 2017
youris.com GEIE
When young people move out of supported accommodation the leap to independent living can be tough. A new project in the north west of England is converting a former sheltered housing block for elderly people into mana...
Open
The research presented in this report highlights a complex and rapidly changing set of dynamics in global terrorism. While on the one hand the top-line statistics highlight an improvement in the levels of global terro...
Open
Foreign-Affairs
Nagorno-Karabakh: Is It Time to Bring Peacekeeping and Confide...
Working Paper
September 29, 2016
epc.eu
Nagorno-Karabakh: Is It Time to Bring Peacekeeping and Confidence Building Back on the Agenda?
Open

Belarus VideosMore

social European Research Webinar: Leaving Prison and Homelessness
European Research Webinar: Leaving Prison and Homelessness
20 Feb 2024
FEANTSA
Explore the latest findings from the Comparative Study by the European Observatory on Homelessness in our recorded webinar, examining the link between imprisonment and homelessness in the EU. This session navigates through the critical transition period after prison release, highlighting the risk of homelessness without proper housing solutions and support. We explore the dynamics of how imprisonment can lead to homelessness in the absence of mechanisms to sustain tenancies. The study provides insights into the relationship between homelessness and imprisonment, reviewing current policies and practices aimed at preventing homelessness post-release across 13 EU Member States, and compares these with practices in two additional European countries. Presented by: - Maša Filipovič Hrast, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia - Nicholas Pleace, Centre for Housing Policy, University of York, UK
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social FEANTSA Webinar series: Meeting the needs of Roma in the homelessness sector Day 1
FEANTSA Webinar series: Meeting the needs of Roma in the homelessness sector Day 1
17 Jan 2024
FEANTSA
Overview of the situation with housing exclusion and homelessness of Roma across Europe · Marina Csikós - Roma history and discrimination against Roma in Europe: then and now · Bernard Rorke - The European Roma Rights Centre – housing rights denied to Roma across Europe · Florin Botonogu - Policy Center for Roma and Minorities Romania/ERGO member – results from ERGO survey on Roma housing 2023
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social FEANTSA Webinar series: Meeting the needs of Roma in the homelessness sector Day 2
FEANTSA Webinar series: Meeting the needs of Roma in the homelessness sector Day 2
17 Jan 2024
FEANTSA
Exclusion factors and good practices I · Marianna Prontera, Cairde, Ireland - National Roma Infoline supporting Roma in homelessness · Cristina de la Serna, Fundacion Secretariado Gitano – FSG Study: characteristics and circumstances of people living in slum and substandard housing settlements in Spain’ · Sabrina Ignazi, Caritas Ambrosiana, Milan, Italy - Apascial Mobile Unit by Roma Department of Caritas Ambrosiana · Representative TBC, Kirkens Bymisjon, Norway - Working with Roma destitute mobile EU citizens in Oslo.
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social FEANTSA Webinar series: Meeting the needs of Roma in the homelessness sector Day 3
FEANTSA Webinar series: Meeting the needs of Roma in the homelessness sector Day 3
17 Jan 2024
FEANTSA
Exclusion factors and good practices II · Katarína Beňová, DOM.ov project in Eastern Slovakia - Innovative Financial and Legal Mechanisms – Better Housing for Socially/Space Oppressed Communities · Kumar Vishwanathan, Life Together, The Czech Republic – Housing situation of Roma in the Czech Republic Instead of conclusion – discussion among panellists and participants on required tools on meeting the needs of Roma in the Homelessness sector
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cities Annette Christie, Councillor of Glasgow and Social Affairs Chair on Eurocities homelessness report
Annette Christie, Councillor of Glasgow and Social Affairs Chair on Eurocities homelessness report
19 Dec 2023
Eurocities
-- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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cities 'Ending youth homelessness in cities' new Eurocities report 2023 #shorts
'Ending youth homelessness in cities' new Eurocities report 2023 #shorts
16 Nov 2023
Eurocities
Read full report here: https://eurocities.eu/latest/ending-youth-homelessness-in-our-cities/ #homelessness #eurocities #youth #eu #opportunities -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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cities
"Affordable housing in large cities" - Bonn's plan to unshackle homelessness by 2030 #shorts
17 Oct 2023
Eurocities
Full article: https://eurocities.eu/stories/rising-from-the-at-risk-bonns-blueprint-to-unshackle-homelessness-by-2030/ #short #housing #homelessness #blueprint #Bonn #housingmarket #jobs -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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education Transitioning to a circular economy: Peer review for the Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Poland
Transitioning to a circular economy: Peer review for the Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Poland
10 Aug 2023
Interreg Europe
Representatives of Warmińsko-Mazurskie in Poland teamed up with peers from three other countries to discuss new ways of supporting circular economy in the region. The peer review recommendations contributed to the preparation of a new regional programme. This video summarises the peer review outcomes. Read more about the peer review in our publication: https://www.interregeurope.eu/sites/default/files/2023-04/Interreg_Europe_Policy_Learning_Platform_peer_review_publication2023.pdf The full peer review report is available online: https://www.interregeurope.eu/find-policy-solutions/expert-support-reports/implementation-of-sustainable-waste-management-in-a-circular-economy More details about the peer review: https://interregeurope.eu/peer-review
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security Belarus - 3 years after sham elections
Belarus - 3 years after sham elections
9 Aug 2023
European External Ac...
3 years ago, Belarus was robbed of its future. Sham elections led to systematic repression. Thousands were forced into exile and sent to prison. But Belarusians will not be cowered nor silenced. We stand with them in their fight for justice and free elections. #freebelarus #StandWithBelarus Тры гады таму ў Беларусі скралі будучыню. Фіктыўныя выбары прывялі да сістэматычных рэпрэсій. Тысячы апынуліся ў выгнанні і турме. Але беларусаў нельга прымусіць баяцца ці маўчаць. Мы на іх баку ў барацьбе за справядлівасць і свабодныя выбары. #freebelarus #StandWithBelarus
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social Ione Belarra on Spain's EU Presidency: Committed to fight homelessness - FEANTSA Forum 2023
Ione Belarra on Spain's EU Presidency: Committed to fight homelessness - FEANTSA Forum 2023
7 Jul 2023
FEANTSA
The FEANTSA Forum 2023, held in Stockholm on the 1st and 2nd of June, was honoured to feature the Spanish Minister of Social Rights and Agenda 2030, Ione Belarra. She made a compelling contribution to the plenary session, speaking remotely via video link. Tackling the issue of homelessness across Europe, Ione Belarra shared a powerful message and an ambitious roadmap for the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
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social FEANTSA Forum 2023 - Research on Homelessness
FEANTSA Forum 2023 - Research on Homelessness
13 Jun 2023
FEANTSA
This session presented the research conducted by experts in the context of Mutual Learning events organised by the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness. The first presentation will provide an overview of the key elements required for effective homelessness strategies to end homelessness by 2030, while the second presentation will focus outlining models for the prevention of homelessness. Speakers: - Eoin O’Sullivan, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland - Peter Mackie, University of Cardiff, Wales Chair: Michele Calandrino, European Commission Originally livestreamed during the FEANTSA Forum 2023.
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social FEANTSA Forum 2023 - Preventing Homelessness
FEANTSA Forum 2023 - Preventing Homelessness
13 Jun 2023
FEANTSA
Preventing homelessness is key if we want to end homelessness, but to date there is still a lack of attention given to the triggers around prevention. This workshop explores two practices around prevention. From Finland participants will learn about the recent legislation around housing advice services, a cost-effective measure in preventing and eradicating homelessness. From Canada, participants will learn about the Family and Natural Supports programme, which aims to prevent homelessness by maintaining healthy relationships with family and community for people at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness. Speakers: - Järvinen Mirka, ARA, Finland - Heidi Walter, A Way Home Canada Chair: Caterina Cortese, Fio.psd, Italy Originally livestreamed during the FEANTSA Forum 2023.
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cities What can cities do to fight homelessness?
What can cities do to fight homelessness?
1 Jun 2023
Eurocities
In the fight to eradicate homelessness, cities, where most people live, are front and centre; and many different approaches are being tested to prevent homelessness and to reintegrate homeless people into independent living right across Europe. Ljubljana, Brno, Lille Metropole and Utrecht provide excellent case studies of what cities can do to fight homelessness. -- ​ With Eurocities, it’s all in our name: we connect Europe and cities. We are convinced that this connection leads to a better life for all. ​ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EUROCITIES ​ Give us a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUROCITIES ​ Check out our Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurocities/​ And visit our website for updated information about European cities: https://www.eurocities.eu ​ --- ​ Eurocities wants to make cities places where everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, is able to move around safely, access quality and inclusive public services and benefit from a healthy environment. We do this by networking almost 200 larger European cities, which together represent some 130 million people across 38 countries, and by gathering evidence of how policy making impacts on people to inspire other cities and EU decision makers.
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Homelands: Chronicles of the Continent
Homelands: Chronicles of the Continent
28 May 2023
IIEA
Timothy Garton Ash’s Homelands: A Personal History of Europe (The Bodley Head - Penguin Books) charts events in recent European history from the end of the Second World War in 1945 to the Brexit referendum of 2016, with personal insights and anecdotes from the memories of the author. Homelands explores “Europe” beyond the borders of the EU, navigating the continent’s accomplishments and crises over the past 80 years. As a European expert, and a Briton who feels that Europe is home, Timothy Garton Ash speaks to the IIEA about the personal, as well as the political, effects of Brexit as well as the wider state of play in European politics. Timothy Garton Ash is Professor of European Studies in the University of Oxford, Isaiah Berlin Professorial Fellow at St Antony's College, Oxford, and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the author of ten books of political writing, most recently Homelands: A Personal History of Europe. Mr Garton Ash also writes a column on international affairs in the Guardian, and is a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books, amongst other journals. Awards he has received for his writing include the Somerset Maugham Award, Prix Européen de l'Essai and George Orwell Prize. Recorded on the 25th of May 2023
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renewable #ResilientGrid Behind the Scenes: Swenja Surminski
#ResilientGrid Behind the Scenes: Swenja Surminski
8 May 2023
Renewables Grid Init...
As we build #energy infrastructure, we must consider adaptation and resilience as crucial elements for the #EnergyTransition 🤔 During our Joint Conference with @ENTSOE, hosted in March, we discussed how a ⛈️#ResilientGrid should look like and how we can implement it 🗓️ Today, one of our panel speakers, Craig Hart, shares his perspective as an Energy Analyst at @IeaOrg 🍃 Want to learn more about #grid #resilience? Access our conference recording and materials 👉 https://bit.ly/ResilientGrid
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Current threats to the future of Belarus and Europe - A keynote address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Current threats to the future of Belarus and Europe - A keynote address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
5 May 2023
IIEA
In her address to the IIEA, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of the Belarusian Democratic Movement, discusses the current threats to the future of Belarus and Europe, including human rights violations, the impact of economic sanctions against Belarus, and Lukashenka's acceptance of a plan to place Russian nuclear arms in Belarus. In March of 2023, the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights published a report on the Situation of human rights in Belarus in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election and in its aftermath. The report details systematic and widespread human rights violations as a direct result of the policies employed by the current Government of Belarus. This event is part of the IIEA’s Global Europe Project, which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs. About the Speaker: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is the Leader of the Belarusian Democratic Movement, who contested the 2020 Belarusian presidential election as the main opposition candidate, following the detention of her husband Siarhei Tsikhanouski. Following the disputed result of the Presidential Election, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya has been based in Lithuania as the official representative of the Belarusian democratic opposition in exile where she heads the Coordination Council to facilitate the peaceful democratic transfer of power in Belarus. In March 2023, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was convicted in absentia by a court in Minsk and found guilty of high treason, inciting social hatred, attempts to seize power, forming an “extremist” group and harming national security. Before running for President, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was an English teacher and interpreter, and has since been awarded the Sakharov Prize by the European Parliament. Recorded on the 4th of May 2023
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Current threats to the future of Belarus and Europe - A keynote address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
Current threats to the future of Belarus and Europe - A keynote address by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
2 May 2023
IIEA
In her address to the IIEA, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of the Belarusian Democratic Movement, will discuss the current threats to the future of Belarus and Europe.
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renewable #ResilientGrid Behind the Scenes: Swenja Surminski
#ResilientGrid Behind the Scenes: Swenja Surminski
24 Apr 2023
Renewables Grid Init...
Adaptation and resilience are crucial aspects to consider when developing #energy infrastructure 🤔 During our Joint Conference with @ENTSOE, hosted in March, we discussed with different experts what a ⛈️#ResilientGrid looks like and how to implement it 🗓️ Today, one of our keynote speakers, Swenja Surminsky, shares her perspective both as an academic and Managing Director #Climate and #Sustainability at Marsh McLennan 🍃 Want to learn more about #grid #resilience? Access the conference recording and materials 👉 https://bit.ly/ResilientGrid
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social Online training on mobile EU citizens in homelessness - Day 2
Online training on mobile EU citizens in homelessness - Day 2
20 Mar 2023
FEANTSA
Day 2 - Friday 17th March 2023: The use of EU funding for mobile EU citizens in homelessness Speakers: Ruth Owen (FEANTSA) Stefanie Beckmann (coordinator at Bischof-Hermann Stiftung in Münster) Marco Aliotta (Caritas Trieste) Lavinia Banu (European Commission)
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social Online training on mobile EU citizens in homelessness - Day 1
Online training on mobile EU citizens in homelessness - Day 1
17 Mar 2023
FEANTSA
Day 1 - Thursday 16th March: Exploring the intersectionalities of homelessness among mobile EU citizens Speakers: Dalma Fabian (FEANTSA) Olivia Gayraud (Armée du Salut, France) Camila Valdés (Ombud & Team Leader at Crossroads) Marina Csikos (independent consultant) Mihai Calin Bica (Campaigning and Policy Coordinator at Roma Support Group)
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food Reporting Belarus: the role of professional and citizen journalists in the struggle for freedom
Reporting Belarus: the role of professional and citizen journalists in the struggle for freedom
3 Mar 2023
ForeignPolicyCentre
This Foreign Policy Centre and Justice for Journalists Foundation event seeks to examine the crucial role played by journalists in covering the protest movement in Belarus and the human rights abuses being perpetrated by the Lukashenko Government. It will seek to examine the role played by journalists, bloggers and ordinary citizens of Belarus in documenting and sharing the situation on the ground. It will highlight the role played by independent media organisations and websites outside Belarus in clarifying and amplifying those messages. It will then look at how the authorities in Belarus are targeting journalists, citizen journalists and information about the ongoing situation. The event will also discuss what more the international community can do to protect journalists and others covering the protest movement and respond to the growing repression in Belarus. Speakers: Natallia Radina, Editor-in-Chief of Charter 97 Andrei Sannikov, Exiled opposition activist and former political prisoner Petras Auštrevičius MEP, Member of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee and Belarus Delegation Catherine West MP, Shadow Minister for Europe and the Americas Sarah Clarke, Head of Europe and Central Asia, ARTICLE 19 Chair: Tony Lloyd MP, Chair of the APPG on Belaru (This is an Archive event October 19 2020)
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Webinar - Women's safety and protection from gender-based violence in mixed homelessness services
7 Dec 2022
FEANTSA
Supporting gender-based violence survivors when the perpetrator is present. Speakers: - Laura Slimani, Fondation des Femmes, France - Louisa Steele, Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse, UK If you would like to join the FEANTSA Women network email Dalma Fabian at [email protected].
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#OSCEMC2022 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus
1 Dec 2022
The Organization for...
Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus at the Plenary Session of the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, Łódź, Poland, 1-2 December 2022.
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social FEANTSA Webinar: Digital Transition and Homelessness
FEANTSA Webinar: Digital Transition and Homelessness
24 Nov 2022
FEANTSA
FEANTSA Webinar: Digital Transition and Homelessness (23 November 2022) Europe is experiencing a fast and increased digital transition in all areas of life, including social services. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has further enhanced this transition, revealing at the same time inequalities across Europe in that regard. Several strategies at EU level, including the ‘Path to the Digital Decade’ and the ‘Digital Education Action Plan’, aim to regulate the transition while noting that the opportunities brought about by digitalisation are not always available to everyone. It is very true that this transition threatens to further exclude those who are already experiencing vulnerabilities and who often struggle to deal with ICTs, such as people experiencing poverty or social exclusion. At the same time, digital inclusion can bring some opportunities to exit destitution, but more investment in resources and education is needed for that to happen, particularly for the non-formal education providers and social services working with people in vulnerable situations. FEANTSA has been monitoring the latest policies in the area of the digital transition and works to raise awareness on the need to support digital inclusion for all. We underline that there is an existing need to analyse how ICT tools can be used to bridge the digital and social inclusion gap which impacts vulnerable groups and homeless people. Our goal with the webinar on “Digital transition and Homelessness” was to provide evidence and analysis to ensure that the digital transition includes vulnerable and excluded people. Particularly, what impact can EU policies in this area have for CSOs working with people in destitution, and for people themselves? What are their needs and how to better address them? These questions and more were addressed during the webinar from Wednesday 23rd November. Agenda of the webinar: • Welcome & Introduction: Simona Barbu & Sergio Pérez, FEANTSA • Setting the frame: digital needs and support for people in homelessness: David Lowis, researcher at the Berlin University of the Arts • How is digital exclusion experienced from the ground?: Alice De Ronne, Solinum (France); Ellina van der Boon, De Regenboog Groep (Netherlands); Daan Vinck and Daniel Ciancio, Hobo vzw, speaker (Belgium) • Reactions from CSOs & discussion: what policies in tackling digital exclusion of those who are socially excluded?: with the participation of: Elisa Lironi, European Citizen Action Service & coordinator of the digital cluster of the Civil Society CoFoE ; Claire Fernandez, European Digital Rights; Benjamin Ignac, public policy expert in tech policy and human rights • Summary of the discussions & way forward: Simona Barbu & Sergio Pérez, FEANTSA
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development Ms Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, National Leader of BelarusSpecial guest address on 17 Nov 2022
Ms Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, National Leader of BelarusSpecial guest address on 17 Nov 2022
19 Nov 2022
Platform of European...
International Conference “Russia’s hybrid war against the democratic world. A challenge for European remembrance policy” which took place in Prague on 16-18 November 2022
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social FEANTSA Info Session for Urban Projects Focusing on Tackling Homelessness - EUI Funding Opportunity
FEANTSA Info Session for Urban Projects Focusing on Tackling Homelessness - EUI Funding Opportunity
18 Nov 2022
FEANTSA
FEANTSA Info Session for Urban Projects Focusing on Tackling Homelessness - EUI Funding Opportunity The European Urban Initiative (EUI) will provide a maximum of 5M€ per urban project focusing on the New European Bauhaus and it cannot last more than three and a half years. The deadline to submit your proposal is 19 January 2023. The projects must focus on the transformation of cities and encourage investments, one of the themes being “adapting and transforming buildings for affordable housing solutions”. The core values of the New European Bauhaus are sustainability, inclusiveness and aesthetics. Don't miss this opportunity to develop your project! More information about applications here: https://www.urban-initiative.eu/calls-proposals/first-call-proposals-innovative-actions Speakers: - Romain Turminel from the European Urban Initiative presenting the EUI Innovative Actions Call - Clotilde Clark-Foulquier (FEANTSA) providing some inspirational examples of urban projects Moderator: Ruth Owen (Deputy Director at FEANTSA)
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regions UERegionsWeek story Homelessness
UERegionsWeek story Homelessness
28 Oct 2022
European Committee o...
Homelessness is a major social problem throughout the European Union, in spite of some improvements in certain countries. Every night more than 700,000 people are sleeping rough in the European Union. In the last decade, the number of homeless people raised by 70%. However, there are some promising examples and new tools that are being established in order to combat homelessness. Learn more about it by watching the video featuring Ruth Owen, deputy director at FEANTSA.
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Motherhood & Homelessness Webinar
26 Oct 2022
FEANTSA
Motherhood & Homelessness Webinar 18 October 2022 It is crucial that homelessness services are designed with women’s specific needs in mind, which includes support for women who are mothers, with or without children in their care. This webinar covered themes such as maternal identities of homeless mothers, experience of parenting while homeless and experiences of women living apart from their children. We also shared best practices in supporting mothers in situation of homelessness. Speakers: -Boróka Fehér and Lea Lengyel, BMSZKI, Hungary -Meabh Savage, South East Technological University, Ireland Moderator: Dalma Fabian, FEANTSA Access FEANTSA Women here: https://www.feantsa.org/en/network/2022/03/10/feantsa-women-community-of-practice
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social Become a member of FEANTSA. Let's work together to end homelessness in Europe!
Become a member of FEANTSA. Let's work together to end homelessness in Europe!
20 Oct 2022
FEANTSA
Join FEANTSA, the only European NGO focusing exclusively on fighting homelessness. Be part of our network: - Meet and collaborate with hundreds of actors working to end homelessness - Get privileged access to FEANTSA’s events - Promote your work internationally - Be recognised as part of the leading organisation on homelessness in Europe Learn & develop: - Access the latest international homelessness research, knowledge & tools - Participate in training and capacity-building - Find out about and share best practice Sit at the EU policy table: - Drive EU policymaking on homelessness and shape related EU policies - Access European opportunities: projects, funding and finance - Get support to navigate European structures and processes Find more information here: https://www.feantsa.org/en/membership/apply-for-membership
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politics Belarusian democratic leader addresses Parliament
Belarusian democratic leader addresses Parliament
12 Oct 2022
European Parliament
As a long-time ally of the Kremlin, Belarus has been assisting Putin in his war on Ukraine, becoming the launch pad for Russian missiles and tanks and hosting conscripts on its soil. MEPs will assess this cooperation in a debate with Belarusian democratic leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, who is also expected to comment on the latest political situation in her home country. Tsikhanouskaya lives in exile in Lithuania since the crackdown on opposition ordered by Belarusian dictator Aliaksandr Lukashenka following the fraudulent presidential elections in 2020. That same year, Parliament awarded her and other opposition leaders in Belarus with the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought in recognition of their fight for democracy. In 2021, during her previous address to Parliament, Tsikhanouskaya urged Europe to “face autocracy more proactively”. Comment on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/europeanparliament Twitter https://twitter.com/Europarl_EN
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security HR/VP message to Belarusian people | EN
HR/VP message to Belarusian people | EN
9 Aug 2022
European External Ac...
#Belarus: The stolen election of 9 August 2020 led to peaceful mass protests. In spite of the regime’s continued abuse and contempt for their democratic rights, Belarusians persevere. The EU has stood and will always stand with the people of Belarus. #FreeBelarus
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security HR/VP message to Belarusian people | BY
HR/VP message to Belarusian people | BY
9 Aug 2022
European External Ac...
#Беларусь: Скрадзеныя выбары 9 жніўня 2020 года прывялі да мірных масавых пратэстаў. Нягледзячы на няспынныя злоўжыванні з боку рэжыму, на яго пагарду да дэмакратычнымі правоў, беларусы трываюць. ЕС ёсць і заўсёды будзе на баку народа Беларусі. #FreeBelarus
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security HR/VP message to Belarusian people | RU
HR/VP message to Belarusian people | RU
9 Aug 2022
European External Ac...
Беларусь: Украденные выборы 9 августа 2020 года привели к мирным массовым протестам. Несмотря на непрекращающиеся злоупотребления и пренебрежение демократическими правами со стороны режима, белорусы не сдаются. ЕС был и всегда будет на стороне народа Беларуси. #FreeБеларусь
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cities Ending homelessness
Ending homelessness
15 Jul 2022
URBACT
Broadcasted simultaneously at the Helsinki’s International Social Housing Forum, this session shows how to realise the right to housing for the most vulnerable, by shifting from Shelter to Housing-Led/First solutions. It shares pragmatic solutions and strategies that can be adapted to different local contexts. Speakers: Laura COLINI Mads BUNDGAARD  Dominique FIEVEZ Liat ROGEL Irene TSAKIRIDOU Patricia VANDERBAUWHEDE
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water Salmonids: protection, barriers, volunteering - Jury Boltuts, Project Coordinator, Belarus - OCB 22
Salmonids: protection, barriers, volunteering - Jury Boltuts, Project Coordinator, Belarus - OCB 22
4 Jul 2022
Coalition Clean Baltic
Read more on www.ccb.se This event is funded by the EU LIFE. The content of this video is the sole responsibility of CCB and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the funders.
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culture Return to the Sámi Homeland, FINLAND
Return to the Sámi Homeland, FINLAND
30 Jun 2022
Europa Nostra
Return to the Sámi Homeland, FINLAND
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water Eco-friendly lifestyle& Climate change - Darya Chumakova, Expert in eco-friendly lifestyle, Belarus
Eco-friendly lifestyle& Climate change - Darya Chumakova, Expert in eco-friendly lifestyle, Belarus
10 Jun 2022
Coalition Clean Baltic
Lecturer: Darya Chumakova, Expert in eco-friendly lifestyle, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, Belarus Read more on www.ccb.se This event is funded by the EU LIFE. The content of this video is the sole responsibility of CCB and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the funders.
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water Introduction, Darya Chumakova, Expert in eco-friendly lifestyle, Belarus - OCB 2022
Introduction, Darya Chumakova, Expert in eco-friendly lifestyle, Belarus - OCB 2022
10 Jun 2022
Coalition Clean Baltic
Lecturer: Darya Chumakova, Expert in eco-friendly lifestyle, corporate social responsibility and sustainable development, Belarus Read more on www.ccb.se This event is funded by the EU LIFE. The content of this video is the sole responsibility of CCB and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the funders.
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Belarus after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: The challenge of dual political identity
Belarus after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: The challenge of dual political identity
9 Jun 2022
ECFR
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Lukashenka’s complicity in the war have caused new challenges for the democratic Belarus society. How do Belarusians feel about the war and which side do they support? Is the political crisis still ongoing in Belarus and what forms is it taking? How to effectively separate the Belarusian society from the regime when taking sanctions measures? Will the independence of Belarus survive international isolation left alone with an expansionist Russia?
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homeaffairs Should we give every homeless person a home?
Should we give every homeless person a home?
2 Jun 2022
Debating Europe
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Dr. Anaïs Marin - Belarus in the New European Disorder: Challenges for the EU
Dr. Anaïs Marin - Belarus in the New European Disorder: Challenges for the EU
19 May 2022
IIEA
In recent years, the Republic of Belarus has moved from a position of ‘situational neutrality’ to playing an enabling role for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, which now poses a renewed security challenge to the EU too. Dr Marin argues that though the Republic of Belarus is facilitating Russian aggression, as the Belarusian regime continues to suffer under the pressure of Western sanctions, it will now seek ways to court European partners again. She contends that, while the EU is wary of such ‘dictaplomatic’ tactics, it should nonetheless consider breaking the deadlock of isolation policies which ultimately favour Russia. Dr Marin contends that the war provides the EU with a rare opportunity to review its neighbourhood relationship with Belarus, and to design tailored policies aimed at better supporting the democratic forces and civil society of that country which could ultimately excise it from Russia’s influences. About the Speaker: Dr Anaïs Marin is a French political scientist specializing in International Relations, Eurasian and Border Studies. For the past decade, her main research focus has been on Belarusian domestic and foreign policies, first as an expert with the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA), then as Marie Curie Fellow with Collegium Civitas (Warsaw), where she conductedcomparative research on “Dictaplomacy” as a tool for authoritarian regime-survival in Post-Soviet Eurasia. Since 2018 she is affiliated with the Centre for French Culture at the University of Warsaw, where she pilots a project on Russia’s “sharp power”. Dr Marin has published numerous articles, op.-eds and policy briefs on Belarus, the EU’s Eastern Partnership, EU-Russia relations and Eurasian geopolitics. Recorded on the 19th of May 2022
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water Introduction, Natallia Porechyna, Sustainable water resources management expert, Belarus - OCB 2022
Introduction, Natallia Porechyna, Sustainable water resources management expert, Belarus - OCB 2022
6 May 2022
Coalition Clean Baltic
Read more on www.ccb.se This event is funded by the EU LIFE. The content of this video is the sole responsibility of CCB and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the funders.
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politics Media environment in Belarus
Media environment in Belarus
29 Apr 2022
European Parliamenta...
The media situation in Belarus has never been easy. With Aliaksandr Lukashenka being elected president of the country for the first time in 1994, the necessary reforms to provide media freedom have never materialised. Instead, over the years various laws have lessened the rights of independent journalists and imposed limits on both traditional and electronic media. Following the August 2020 presidential election, which ignited a brutal crackdown against the democratic opposition, the situation has worsened. The European Union, and the European Parliament in particular, actively support independent media and civil society in Belarus, and the Council of the EU and the Parliament both address the challenges to media freedom in the country. Financial help is also provided to Belarus and was even increased at the end of 2021, with priority areas of support including ‘systematically repressed’ independent media. 🔎 Dig deeper into the Belarusian media environment in and what the EU does to support press freedom on our blog: http://epyoutube.eu/q6Y5 📲 Or find publications on our EPRS app: • iOS: http://epyoutube.eu/q57W • Android: http://epyoutube.eu/q57X #Pressfreedom #WorldPressFreedomDay
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social Homelessness among mobile EU citizens: new data from four European cities
Homelessness among mobile EU citizens: new data from four European cities
16 Dec 2021
FEANTSA
The reality of mobile EU citizens who do not have access to the rights enshrined in the treaties of the functioning of the EU becomes clear as the number of those who experience homelessness across Member States has been on the rise. Comprehensive data about EU citizens and the factors that push individuals into destitution remain scarce. This is a major challenge in developing support solutions and policies to prevent homelessness among people engaging in free movement. As part of the PRODEC (Protecting the Rights of Destitute mobile EU citizens) project, FEANTSA initiated a data collection process in four European cities. Our members at DIOGENES, Bruss’help, Arrels Fundacio, Bischof-Hermann-Stiftung and Crossroads (Stockholms Stadsmission) worked over the past two years to investigate closer the living situations of destitute and homeless mobile EU citizens. Our aim is to increase the knowledge on this topic and to put it on the public agendas of the European and national institutions.
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security #OSCEMC2021 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus
#OSCEMC2021 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus
2 Dec 2021
The Organization for...
Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus at the Plenary Session of the 28th OSCE Ministerial Council, Stockholm, Sweden, 2-3 December 2021.
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EU adopts emergency measures to ease pressure at Belarus border
EU adopts emergency measures to ease pressure at Belarus border
1 Dec 2021
EU Reporter
Today (1 December), the Commission put forward a set of asylum and return measures to assist Latvia, Lithuania and Poland in addressing the emergency situation at the EU's external border with Belarus. The measures are temporary, claim to respect fundamental rights. ‘Extraordinary and exceptional’ The measures will apply for a period of 6 months, unless extended or repealed, and will apply to non-EU nationals who have irregularly entered the EU from Belarus and include: an extended registration period form 3-10 days to 4 weeks, with an appeal period of 16 weeks; reception conditions covering basic needs, including temporary shelter adapted to the seasonal weather conditions; a simplified return process. Article 78(3) The measures come under Article 78(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: “In the event of one or more Member States being confronted by an emergency situation characterised by a sudden inflow of nationals of third countries, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt provisional measures for the benefit of the Member State(s) concerned. It shall act after consulting the European Parliament.” The Commission say that their action are in line with the conclusions of the October European Council, where member states asked it to come forward with proposals to help those countries bordering Belarus to deal with what is considered by the EU to be a “state-sponsored instrumentalisation of people”. ‘We are family’ Vice President Margaritis Schinas was at pains to describe today's proposal as a demonstration of European solidarity: “The management of the external borders of the European Union is not a question that only concerns those who are by geography obliged to protect it, it’s a common collective responsibility.” Commissioner Johansson stressed that the European Union was still protecting fundamental rights, but the MEPs - who will only be consulted on this proposal - are already raising their concerns. Birgit Sippel, S&D (Social Democrat) spokesperson for justice and home affairs, said: “Vice-President Margaritis Schinas today said he wants to be unrelenting against Belarus. Yet, the emergency measures proposed by the Commission are in fact unrelenting against vulnerable people in search of protection. The measures also play straight into the hands of the governments that want to use the plight of vulnerable migrants to spread anxiety and fear about a migration crisis at the EU’s borders.” Tineke Strik MEP, Greens/EFA Coordinator in the Civil Liberties Committee, said: “The Commission has caved in to far-right pressure from the Polish government and blackmail from the Belarusian dictator, and thrown European values to the wayside. Instead of enforcing EU asylum law and starting infringement procedures, the Commission choses to allow the illegal practices of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia at EU borders.”
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institutions President von der Leyen in Lithuania for the joint response to the hybrid attack by Belarus
President von der Leyen in Lithuania for the joint response to the hybrid attack by Belarus
28 Nov 2021
European Commission
Press conference by Gitanas NAUSĖDA President of Lithuania, Ursula von der LEYEN, President of the European Commission and Jens STOLTENBERG, NATO Secretary General and Ingrida ŠIMONYTĖ, Lithuanian Prime Minister, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lithuania Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/topnews/M-007130 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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social The New European Bauhaus from a homelessness perspective
The New European Bauhaus from a homelessness perspective
16 Nov 2021
FEANTSA
The New European Bauhaus is an initiative of the European Commission that aims to translate the European Green Deal into an on-the-ground change in line with the values of sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion. This debate focus on the inclusive dimension of the initiative and what it can achieve in terms of “prioritising the places and people that need it the most”. It is organized in collaboration with Housing Europe, the Housing Solutions Platform and the Fondation Abbé Pierre.
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EU to expand sanction regime to people or entities pushing migrants to Belarus
EU to expand sanction regime to people or entities pushing migrants to Belarus
15 Nov 2021
EU Reporter
The EU’s foreign ministers agreed today (15 November) to amend its sanctions regime in view of the situation at the EU’s border with Belarus. The EU will now be able to target individuals and entities organising, or contributing to activities by the Lukashenko regime that facilitate illegal crossing of the EU's external borders. The EU has strongly condemned the Lukashenko regime for deliberately putting people’s lives and wellbeing in danger, and stirring up the crisis at the EU’s external borders, which they see as an attempt to distract attention from the situation in Belarus, where brutal repression and human rights violations are continuing and even worsening. The EU High Representative Josep Borrell said that the EU had already made a lot of progress in stemming the flow of migrants from different countries. Vice-President Schinas’ visits to the UAE, Lebanon, and outreach to airline CEOs across the region has been effective. Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said that Turkish Airlines and Iraqi Airlines have been particularly accommodating, in addition the Arab Air Carriers Organisation and IATA have also helped. The Turkish authorities will also prevent Belarus airline Belavia from using the Middle East network of Turkish Airlines, thus preventing it from flying migrants to Minsk via Istanbul. Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis called for Minsk airport to become a no-fly zone, but also said that organisations, such as the United Nations, need to help with safe return of migrants who have arrived in Lithuania and Poland. Some have criticized the EU’s progressive expansion of measures against the regime. The European External Action Service’s spokesperson said that this gradual approach was the best approach and was proving to be successful. A total of 166 individuals and 15 entities are currently designated under the sanctions regime on Belarus. These include President Alexandr Lukashenko and his son and national security adviser, Viktor Lukashenko, as well as other key figures in the political leadership and the government, high-level members of the judicial system and several prominent economic actors. Measures against designated persons include travel bans and an assets freeze. The Council decided in June to strengthen the existing restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus by introducing a ban on the overflight of EU airspace and on access to EU airports by Belarusian carriers of all kinds and imposing targeted economic sanctions. The new sanctions could include airlines, travel agencies and anyone who could be shown to be involved in the illegal push of migrants.
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‘Instrumentalization of migrants for political purposes by Belarus is unacceptable’ von der Leyen
‘Instrumentalization of migrants for political purposes by Belarus is unacceptable’ von der Leyen
9 Nov 2021
EU Reporter
In a statement issued yesterday evening (8 November), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the instrumentalization of migrants for political purposes by Belarus as “unacceptable”. Despite the EU’s offer to assist Poland with Frontex, the European Civil Protection Mechanism and Europol support, the Polish side has not requested help from the EU, while also complaining that it has been left alone by the EU in this crisis. President of the European Parliament David Sassoli tweeted that the Belarusian regime must stop exploiting migrants and asylum seekers for political power games, while also calling on Poland to accept the EU's offer to help vulnerable people in an orderly manner and prevent a further escalation. European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said: “Our urgent priority is to turn off the supply coming into Minsk airport. While we step up outreach with partner countries, I will continue to prioritise the protection of the integrity of our shared external borders.” Von der Leyen said that she had spoken to the prime ministers of the frontline countries, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė and Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš to express the EU's solidarity and discuss with them the measures the EU can take to support them in their efforts to deal with this crisis. The President also called on member states to “finally approve the extended sanctions regime on the Belarusian authorities responsible for this hybrid attack”. The European External Action Service, Peter Stano, Vice-President Schinas, in coordination with High Representative/Vice-President Borrell, will travel in the coming days to the main countries of origin and of transit to ensure that they act to prevent their own nationals from falling into the trap set by the Belarusian authorities. The itinerary will be announced later today. Sanctioning airlines The EU is also exploring the possibility of sanctioning those airlines who have facilitated “human trafficking”. Flights into Minsk have come from Russia (70), Turkey (302), UAE (12), Syria (7), Iraq (4), Lebanon (2). Russia The Commission’s external action service spokesperson Peter Stano said that Russia and its role is being evaluated, including the high number of flights from Russia. Putin has backed Lukashenko, who is increasingly isolated after orchestrating a brutal crackdown on pro-democratic opposition after losing elections in August 2020. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke with Polish President Andrzej Duda about the situation at the border and the use of migrants as a hybrid tactic. He said that NATO stood in solidarity with Poland and all our allies in the region. Humanitarian help The Commission is in discussion with the UN and its specialized agencies on how to prevent a humanitarian crisis from unfolding and to ensure that migrants can be safely returned to their country of origin, with the support of their national authorities.
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Prevention of Youth Homelessness
15 Oct 2021
FEANTSA
In our webinar on preventing youth homelessness we hear from two services working around prevention. LLamau present the Upstream Programme in Wales, which works with schools to identify youth at risk of homelessness, and puts in early intervention supports to reduce the risk of homelessness. While the NAL, Finnish Youth Housing Association, presents their housing counselling service, which supports youth in managing their own housing to prevent the occurrence of homelessness.
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homeaffairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson speech at the EP Plenary on the situation in Belarus
Commissioner Ylva Johansson speech at the EP Plenary on the situation in Belarus
6 Oct 2021
DG Migration and Hom...
During the European Parliament Plenary session on October 5th, 2021, Commissioner Ylva Johansson delivered a speech on the situation in Belarus after one year of protests and their violent repression. #MigrationEU Read the Commissioner's speech here: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/commissioners/2019-2024/johansson/announcements/commissioner-johanssons-speech-ep-plenary-situation-belarus-after-one-year-protests-and-their_en
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social FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Bronze prize winner
FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Bronze prize winner
22 Jul 2021
FEANTSA
Get to know FEANTSA's Ending Homelessness Awards Bronze Prize winner: ? Housing First Trieste ✅ Fondazione Diocesana Caritas Trieste Onlus ? Italy ⌛️ 2019-2021 Housing First Trieste from Italy is carried out by Fondazione Diocesana Caritas Trieste Onlus, combining support from the ESF and the Fund for European Aid to the Most Deprived, this project provides housing and a wide range of services and activities to homeless beneficiaries. Learn more about all the winning projects as well as how you can use EU funds to combat homelessness ➡️ https://bit.ly/EHAMeetTheWinners
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social FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Silver prize winner
FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Silver prize winner
19 Jul 2021
FEANTSA
Get to know FEANTSA's Ending Homelessness Awards Silver Prize winner: ? É Uma Mesa ✅ Run by @CRESCER_org, Associação de Intervenção Comunitária ? Lisbon, Portugal ⌛️ 2020 – Present This ESF-funded project promotes the social integration of homeless people by providing housing and employment support through a prestigious social restaurant. Learn more about all the winning projects as well as how you can use EU funds to combat homelessness ➡️ https://bit.ly/EHAMeetTheWinners
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foreignaffairs Svitalana Tsikhanouskaya - Belarus on the Brink. What Now?
Svitalana Tsikhanouskaya - Belarus on the Brink. What Now?
15 Jul 2021
IIEA
In her address to the IIEA, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarusian Opposition Leader, discusses the possible ways forward for the Belarusian opposition, the feasibility of new elections, and what possible role she believes Ireland can play. The outcome of the Belarusian Presidential elections on 9 August 2020 led to peaceful protests among the people of Belarus and the emergence of a broad democratic movement against the incumbent Aliaksandr Lukashenka. In her address, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya argues that the government of Belarus responded to these protests with violence and repression, including the detention and imprisonment of political opponents, continued harassment of civil society and of independent media. She also highlights how the hijacking of a Ryanair flight in May 2021 and subsequent detention of Raman Pratasyevich has exacerbated relations between Belarus and the EU and undermined peace, security and rule of law in Europe. Finally, she argues that despite growing political pressure and economic sanctions, Aliaksandr Lukashenka continues to refuse to engage with democratic opposition representatives.  About the Speaker: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is a Belarusian human rights activist and opposition leader who contested the 2020 Belarusian presidential election as the main opposition candidate, following the detention of her husband Siarhei Tsikhanouski. Following the disputed result of the Presidential Election, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya has been based in Lithuania as the official representative of the Belarusian democratic opposition in exile where she heads the Coordination Council to facilitate the peaceful democratic transfer of power in Belarus. Before running for President, Ms. Tsikhanouskaya was an English teacher and interpreter, and has since been awarded the Sakharov Prize by the European Parliament. She also has very close ties to Ireland, having spent many summers in Ireland since she was a child. Recorded on the 15th of July 2021
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social FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Meet the Winners
FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Meet the Winners
15 Jul 2021
FEANTSA
Meet the winners of FEANTSA’s Ending Homelessness Awards 3rd Edition, 2021. ?Housing First for the Moravian-Silesian Region (CZ) ? É Uma Mesa (PT) ?Housing First Trieste (IT) These projects were recognised for their innovative use of EU funds to tackle homelessness. We hope they inspire more ambitious take-up of the EU budget for tackling homelessness in the context of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework. ? Find out more about the winning projects & available EU funds here:http://bit.ly/EHAMeetTheWinners
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social FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Gold prize winner
FEANTSA Ending Homelessness Awards 2021: Gold prize winner
13 Jul 2021
FEANTSA
Get to know FEANTSA's Ending Homelessness Awards Gold Prize winner: ? Housing First for the Moravian-Silesian Region ✅ Run by Romodrom o.p.s. & Nová možnost, z.ú. ? Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic ⌛️ 2019-2022 With support from the European Social Fund (ESF), this project addresses homelessness and housing deprivation of people of Roma origin. Learn more about all the winning projects as well as how you can use EU funds to combat homelessness ➡️ https://bit.ly/EHAMeetTheWinners
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health Vaccines for all Undocumented Migrants and Homeless People Left Behind
Vaccines for all Undocumented Migrants and Homeless People Left Behind
5 Jul 2021
European Public Heal...
In October 2020, the European Commission identified “ensuring equitable and affordable access for all in the EU to an affordable vaccine as early as possible” as a key objective of COVID-19 vaccine deployment. And yet, in several EU countries multiple factors, including poor government information campaigns and obstacles in the registration process, are leaving people behind, including undocumented migrants and people experiencing homelessness. Join EPHA, Human Rights Watch, the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants and Médecins du Monde to discuss what still needs to happen to ensure #VaccineEquity for all in Europe. https://epha.org/vaccines-for-all-undocumented-migrants-and-homeless-people-left-behind/
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social Digitalisation and Homelessness: How to Ensure no one is Left Behind?
Digitalisation and Homelessness: How to Ensure no one is Left Behind?
1 Jul 2021
FEANTSA
Digital transition is accelerating across Europe, with the European Commission developing initiatives to make the next decade “Europe’s digital decade”. Despite all positive foreseen outcomes, such a transformation can potentially further exclude those who are already socially and/or digitally excluded, such as people experiencing homelessness. What are the risks that homeless people may face if they remain digitally excluded while digital transition only fastens? What are the challenges regarding digital inclusion of the homeless? Which good practices exist to overcome these challenges? Which are the benefits of digitalisation for people in homelessness? These are some of the questions we address in the webinar on digitalisation and homelessness. With contributions from: Zdeněk Trinkewitz & Andrej Doubek, Mapa bez domova (Czechia) Ferran Busquets, Arrels Fundació (Spain) Rebecca White, Your Own Place CIC (UK) Sarra Cheklab, Fédération des Acteurs de la Solidarité (France) Ian Tilling, Casa Ioana (Romania) Keynote speech by June Lowery-Kingston, Head of Unit DG CONNECT/G3: Accessibility, Multilingualism and Safer Internet (European Commission)
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social HSP Debate on Ending Homelessness Post-Covid 19: What Social Housing Policies and Partnerships?
HSP Debate on Ending Homelessness Post-Covid 19: What Social Housing Policies and Partnerships?
25 Jun 2021
FEANTSA
The pandemic has clearly demonstrated the importance of securing access to adequate and affordable homes. Not having a home or living in overcrowded housing were some of the strongest predictors of Covid19 infections. Homelessness increased rapidly over the last decade, and further increases in the number of people who experience homelessness and severe housing exclusion is likely in the aftermath of the pandemic. Ending homelessness requires strong action and cooperation between all relevant stakeholders. Social housing policy can play an important role in both tackling and preventing homelessness by enabling social housing providers to provide adequate housing-led solutions through partnerships with social service providers and local authorities On the eve of the Ministerial conference where the EU Platform on Combating Homelessness will be launched, this webinar will bring together experts, housing practitioners and policymakers to discuss how to strengthen the role of social housing providers in the fight against homelessness at local, national and European level. The Housing Solutions Platform is an expertise- and practice-driven initiative to identify, debate and promote innovative solutions for affordable housing in Europe. It is a joint initiative of FEANTSA, Housing Europe and the Fondation Abbé Pierre.
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foreignaffairs EU steps up actions against Lukashenko regime with additional sanctions
EU steps up actions against Lukashenko regime with additional sanctions
21 Jun 2021
EU Reporter
Today (21 June), the EU announced a further 78 individuals and eight entities to be added to its Belarus sanction list. The measures were coordinated with Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Further economic sanctions are expected to be announced at this week’s European Council of heads of government. The grounding of a Ryanair flight flying from Athens to Vilnius in Minsk resulting in the detention of journalist Roman Pratasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega on 23 May has galvanized the EU’s foreign affairs council into taking tougher measures against Belarus. The hijacking, which took place just before a special European Council resulted in a call for the additional measures. Foreign ministers also had the opportunity to meet the leader of Belarus’s democratic opposition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya ahead of today’s meeting over breakfast. Borrell said that ministers listened attentively to her assessment of the current situation and her call for the European Union to continue maintaining a determined position. Tskihanouskaya later went on to meet with the Commission Vice President for Values, Věra Jourová. Borrell reiterated that the European Union remains ready to support a future democratic Belarus with a comprehensive plan of economic support of up to €3 billion for a democratic Belarus. Asked about whether sanctions would push Lukashenko towards Putin, Lithuanian foreign minister Gabrielieu Landsbergis said that Tsikhanouskay told ministers that we don’t have to be naive about the measures pushing Lukashenko towards Putin, he is already bundled with Putin. Lukashenko has deliberately directed migrants towards Lithuania which has taken in around 500 asylum seekers in the last month. Lithuania more than any other EU country bordering Belarus has been targeted for its outspoken condemnation of the regime, it has also harboured many Belarusians fleeing for safety. Lukashenko said publicly that he would stop deterring migrants going to Lithuania, there is also some evidence that more flights into Belarus from Baghdad and Turkey are channelling migrants to the country. US, Canada, UK and EU The coordinated statement of the US, Canada, UK and the EU called for an adherence to democratic principles, and engagement with the international community, it stated: “We are further united in our call for the Lukashenko regime to cooperate fully with international investigations into the events of 23 May; immediately release all political prisoners; implement all the recommendations of the independent expert mission under the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) Moscow Mechanism; and, enter into a comprehensive and genuine political dialogue between the authorities and representatives of the democratic opposition and civil society, facilitated by the OSCE.”
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politics European Union agrees Belarus sanctions
European Union agrees Belarus sanctions
21 Jun 2021
Council of the EU
Elections in Belarus were neither free nor fair. The EU has decided to impose sanctions on additional people and entities responsible for the repression. The EU is on the side of the people of Belarus. Repression must stop and dialogue must start.
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politics Foreign affairs ministers discuss Belarus, EU-Iraq relations & the covid situation in Latin America
Foreign affairs ministers discuss Belarus, EU-Iraq relations & the covid situation in Latin America
21 Jun 2021
Council of the EU
EU Foreign affairs ministers meet in Brussels to discuss further sanctions to the Belarusian regime as well as support to its citizens, the EU-Iraq relations, the worsening Covid situation in Latin America and the adoption of further sanctions against Myanmar's regime.
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training Green Skills Call Finalists: Eco-techno Park - BELARUS
Green Skills Call Finalists: Eco-techno Park - BELARUS
15 Jun 2021
European Training Fo...
Discover our Green Skills Award finalists! The Eco-techno Park of Volma, Belarus is a unique concept. They specialize in teaching and training on renewable energy students and teachers all over the country with the latest equipment. Do you like it? Vote it! https://europa.eu/!YH68Rg ? Winners will be announced ton 25 June during the conference “Building lifelong learning systems: skills for green and inclusive societies in the digital era”. To participate➡ https://www.etf.europa.eu/Skills4Change #Skills4Change #Learn4Life
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energy Implications of the energy transition on the Future of the Oil Industry | Adam Sieminski
Implications of the energy transition on the Future of the Oil Industry | Adam Sieminski
10 Jun 2021
Florence School of R...
In the proceedings of plenary session on oil in times of the energy transition of the IAEE first online conference, Mohamed Hendam interviews Mr. Adam Sieminski who chaired the session to share the main outcomes. Mr. Adam Sieminski highlighted the views expressed by the panelists namely that the speed of the energy transition is not known and that companies should be ready for all scenarios. A possible scenario with reduced oil demand would result in stranded assets. Such implication would need to be addressed at the policy level. Additionally, at the country level, exporting countries should be working on diversifying their economies since they are much pressured than oil companies given their strategic reliance on oil exports.
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energy Circular carbon economy | Adam Sieminski & Noura Mansouri
Circular carbon economy | Adam Sieminski & Noura Mansouri
9 Jun 2021
Florence School of R...
Maria Olczak (Research Associate, FSR) is joined by Adam Sieminski (President of King Abdullah Petroleum Studies & Research Center, KAPSARC) and Noura Mansouri (Research Fellow, KAPSARC) to discuss the key take-aways for the Session 2.2 on “The Circular Carbon Economy”. The session is a part of the 1st IAEE online conference on energy, covid and climate change organised by the International Association for Energy Economics. For more info: https://iaee2021online.org/
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foreignaffairs 'Belarus is becoming the North Korea of Europe: nontransparent, unpredictable and dangerous’
'Belarus is becoming the North Korea of Europe: nontransparent, unpredictable and dangerous’
27 May 2021
EU Reporter
Tsikhanouskaya says Belarus is becoming the North Korea of Europe: ‘nontransparent, unpredictable and dangerous’. Tsikhanouskaya, the elected leader of Belarus who is now living in exile was invited to an exchange of views with members of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday (26 May). The meeting took place following recent events in Belarus, including the unprecedented forced landing of the Ryanair flight in Minsk Belarus and the detention by Belarusian authorities of journalist Raman Pratasevich and Sofia Sapega. Tsikhanouskaya said: “Since the rigged elections of August 2020, the regime has completely lost the boundaries of acceptable behavior. Let us be frank, the previous EU strategy of wait and see towards the Belarusian regime doesn't work. “The EU approach of gradually elevated pressure on the Lukashenko regime has not managed to change his behavior and has only led to a growing sense of impunity and messy repressions. “I call on the European Parliament to make sure that the reaction of the international community is not limited to the Ryanair flight incident. The response must address the situation in Belarus in its entirety, or we will all face such situations in the future, Lukashenko is turning my country into the North Korea of Europe: nontransparent, unpredictable and dangerous.” Tsikhanouskaya highlighted three other recent developments: the elimination of Tutby media; the death of political activist Vitold Ashurak in prison custody; and the decision to delay the next national vote until the end of 2023.
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social Aporophobia: Challenging Hate Crime Against People Experiencing Homelessness in the EU
Aporophobia: Challenging Hate Crime Against People Experiencing Homelessness in the EU
18 May 2021
FEANTSA
Aporophobia is a neologism created by the Spanish philosopher Adela Cortina to describe the “rejection of the poor”. It describes an adverse attitude from the non-poor against the poor, going from antipathy, contempt, disgust, disregard, to fear and hate. Aporopohobia can lead to hate and in the most extreme cases to hate crime against poor people including the homeless. Hate crime is the most severe expression of discrimination and core fundamental rights abuse. Various member states adopted measures targeting such crime, however, both in the EU and in the Member States’ legislation, hate crime against homeless people is not always conceptualised as “hate crime” because homelessness is not understood as a grounds for discrimination like race, disability, gender etc. This webinar highlights the need for aporophobia to be recognised and given sufficient importance in the area of hate crime. This webinar, hosted by FEANTSA and Hogar Sí, will present two panels, the first on national experiences of aporophobia, and the second focusing on a European perspective. Full programme: PART 1: Experiences on the ground: - Criminalisation of homelessness in Hungary and the impact on hate crime. Noémi Molnár, lawyer at Utcajogász, Street Lawyers Association, Budapest, Hungary. - The need for proper regulatory instruments and specialised services to fight hate crime. Miguel Angel Aguilar, Prosecutor attorney, Barcelona, Spain. Q&A PART 2: European perspective: - The role of the EU in fighting the criminalisation of homelessness. Katrin Langensiepen, MEP, Brussels, Belgium. - Encouraging the collection of data on crimes against poor people in the EU. Henri Nickels, Fundamental Rights Agency, FRA, Vienna, Austria. Q&A To watch the webinar in Spanish, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY2zOORl26M&t=1053s .
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social Training on Youth Homelessness & Mental Health part 1
Training on Youth Homelessness & Mental Health part 1
12 May 2021
FEANTSA
Young people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, generally present to homeless services with multiple and complex needs, including mental health problems. Homelessness is a stressful experience which both causes and exacerbates poor mental health, stress and anxiety which impacts on the confidence, self-esteem and overall wellbeing of young people. It can be a challenge for homeless service to offer holistic approaches to support improved mental wellness, while meeting other needs. This two-part training will identify the key needs of young people experiencing homelessness and practices for services to better support the mental health of young people. This training aims to: - Identify and map some of the common mental health needs of young people experiencing homelessness. - Share existing practices across FEANTSA’s network which support the mental health of young people - Provide a space for services to share some of the challenges and obstacles they face - Offer an opportunity for participants to share their experiences and services and co-create solutions for problems identified The training is broken into two mornings. The first day focuses more on psychotherapy and similar interventions for young people to address their mental health and respond to traumas. The second day is intended to focus on how services can build confidence and improve self-esteem & wellbeing.
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social Training on Youth Homelessness & Mental Health part 2
Training on Youth Homelessness & Mental Health part 2
12 May 2021
FEANTSA
Young people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, generally present to homeless services with multiple and complex needs, including mental health problems. Homelessness is a stressful experience which both causes and exacerbates poor mental health, stress and anxiety which impacts on the confidence, self-esteem and overall wellbeing of young people. It can be a challenge for homeless service to offer holistic approaches to support improved mental wellness, while meeting other needs. This two-part training will identify the key needs of young people experiencing homelessness and practices for services to better support the mental health of young people. This training aims to: - Identify and map some of the common mental health needs of young people experiencing homelessness. - Share existing practices across FEANTSA’s network which support the mental health of young people - Provide a space for services to share some of the challenges and obstacles they face - Offer an opportunity for participants to share their experiences and services and co-create solutions for problems identified The training is broken into two mornings. The first day focuses more on psychotherapy and similar interventions for young people to address their mental health and respond to traumas. The second day is intended to focus on how services can build confidence and improve self-esteem & wellbeing.
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social COVID-19 vaccination campaigns for people experiencing homelessness across Europe
COVID-19 vaccination campaigns for people experiencing homelessness across Europe
7 May 2021
FEANTSA
People experiencing homelessness are extremely vulnerable in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important that targeted and effective vaccination strategies ensure equitable access to vaccines for the most vulnerable. FEANTSA held a webinar on 27 April 10h - 11h30 to learn about examples of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns for people experiencing homelessness across Europe. The aim of the webinar was to share experience in drawing up vaccination campaign plans and lessons learnt about vaccination delivered so far for people experiencing homelessness. Thank you to our excellent speakers: - Stéphanie Vandentorren and Jalpa Shah, French National Public Health Agency - Istvan Dandé and Magor Papp, BMSZKI Budapest Methodological Centre of Social Policy and Its Institutions - Marian Ursan, Carusel Association, Romania - Henrik Thiesen, Health Team for Homeless, Copenhagen City Social Services, Denmark - Dr. Austin O Carroll, Clinical Lead for the Covid Homeless Response, Dublin, Ireland We are collecting evidence on how vaccine delivery happens for homeless people, if you have a case study, please contact us at [email protected] .
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water An Inspiring Story on How Salmonids are Being Saved in Belarus
An Inspiring Story on How Salmonids are Being Saved in Belarus
4 May 2021
Coalition Clean Baltic
Place of Power for the Baltic Salmon. An Inspiring Story on How Salmonids are Being Saved in Belarus You may not know that many of Baltic salmonids start their lives in small rivers in wild forests of Belarus. Why do they make such a long way for spawning? What obstacles do they meet on this way? And why have local poachers and fishermen turned into environmental activists in the end? See an inspiring video on how salmon spawning has been almost destroyed and then successfully restored in Belarus. The restoration and further monitoring of salmon spawning became possible thanks to the work of the “Friends of Nioman” organization with the support of Coalition Clean Baltic. Learn more about Friends of Neman: https://www.facebook.com/Salmon-Protection-Project-in-Belarus-549685301774526 Learn more about Coalition Clean Baltic: https://ccb.se/ This video has been created with the financial support of the EU LIFE Program. --- Russian text Место силы балтийского лосося. Вдохновляющая история о том, как в Беларуси спасают лососевых рыб Мало кто знает, что жизнь балтийского лосося и других лососевых начинается, в том числе, в белорусской глубинке. Зачем они проделывают такой длинный путь, чтобы отложить икру? Какие трудности им приходится преодолевать по дороге? И почему браконьеры и рыбаки переходят на сторону экоактивистов для спасения балтийских рыб? Об этом, а также о том, как удалось восстановить нерест лососевых в Беларуси, смотрите в коротком вдохновляющем видео. Восстановление нереста лососевых в Беларуси стало возможным благодаря многолетним усилиям организации «Друзья Нёмана», а также поддержке Коалиции Чистая Балтика. Узнать больше о «Друзьях Нёмана»: https://www.facebook.com/Salmon-Protection-Project-in-Belarus-549685301774526 Узнать больше о Коалиции Чистая Балтика: https://ccb.se/ Видео создано при финансовой поддержке Программы LIFE Европейского союза. ----
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cities Ghent - URBACT Network - How to end structural homelessness?
Ghent - URBACT Network - How to end structural homelessness?
30 Apr 2021
URBACT
This video has been produced as part of the UIA and URBACT joint activity on Cities engaging in the right to housing with the support of URBACT expert Maite Arrondo. To find more about it explore the https://right2housing.eu/​ platform. ROOF is an URBACT network aiming to end homelessness through the Housing First/Led model and by improving data on homelessness. Led by the City of Ghent, ROOF involves 9 European cities working together to promote and achieve Functional Zero, no more structural homelessness. More at https://urbact.eu/roof.
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homeaffairs Slovakia and Belarus: Closer Than We Seem.
Slovakia and Belarus: Closer Than We Seem.
28 Apr 2021
GLOBSEC
#GLOBSECwebinars: Slovakia and Belarus: Closer Than We Seem 28 April 2021 (Thursday) 18:00 CEST Please join the event on Zoom here: https://bit.ly/3exLpIn (passcode 496004) We are privileged to invite you to the first briefing of SlovakAid Fellowship program for Change Leaders initiative. During the event, we will discuss the experience of economic and political transformations in Slovakia that can become a role model for Belarus. The briefing will be moderated by iSANS media expert Serge Kharytonau. DISTINGUISHED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: - Pavol Demeš, GMF Senior Transatlantic Fellow, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia - Ivan Mikloš, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Slovak Republic, President of economic think-tank MESA10 - Aleś Alachnovič, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's Economic Advisor. - Veranika Laputska, co-founder of EAST Center (Warsaw), Research Fellow at GMF Rethink.CEE. WHY WE DO THIS: Following successful market reforms of the 1990s, Slovakia became one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe. We hope that the lessons learnt by Slovakia will help Belarus build a sustainable and fast-growing economy in the upcoming decade. Although no market reforms are yet possible in today’s Belarus, its brave people express an incredible commitment to peaceful transformations and political transit. ABOUT SLOVAKAID FELLOWSHIP: SlovakAid Fellowship program for Change Leaders initiative is a joint effort of Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), GLOBSEC, Institute for Public Affairs (IVO), SlovakAid, and international expert initiative iSANS. In April-October 2021, ten Belarusian specialists will research the systemic reforms in Slovakia and join academic training at leading Slovak think tanks and institutions. All fellows will be mentored by renowned Slovak economists and managers who have promoted reforms in various industries in this country since the mid-1990s.  We expect that SlovakAid Fellowship will help Belarusian professionals become familiar with the Slovak experience of market economy transformation. It may serve as a safe role model for the Belarusian economy of the future. Although Belarus and Slovakia do not share common borders, there is a large set of mental and contextual similarities between the two countries. So, we hope this program will expand the channels of communication between Belarusian and Slovak analytical communities. #GLOBSECgoesDIGITAL
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social ESF+ Training: How to influence EU funds for combatting youth homelessness
ESF+ Training: How to influence EU funds for combatting youth homelessness
27 Apr 2021
FEANTSA
In this two hour training we provide an overview of how EU funds around youth and social exclusion work, along with some tips on how to influence the use of the funds in your country along with some inspiring practices that could be eligible for EU funding.
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foreignaffairs The crisis in Ukraine: How to solve the Minsk conundrum
The crisis in Ukraine: How to solve the Minsk conundrum
19 Apr 2021
ECFR
What are the intentions behind the Russian military build-up in Ukraine? How likely are the chances of escalation beyond the Donbas? How should the EU respond? Guests Iryna Solonenko, Senior Fellow, LibMod, Berlin Maxim Samorukov, Policy Fellow, Carnegie Center, Moscow Gustav Gressel, Senior Policy Fellow, Wider Europe programme, ECFR Chaired by Joanna Hosa, Deputy Director, Wider Europe programme, ECFR Since the end of March, Russia has been building up military forces alongside its border with Ukraine. Disagreements between Moscow and Kyiv (and the West) about the end-state and a way to implement the Minsk-agreement have existed since the very signing of the treaty. Yet, tensions between the two sides have grown over the past three months. What are the perceptions of the situation in Moscow, Kyiv and in the EU? What are the intentions behind the military build-up? How likely are the chances of escalation beyond the Donbas? How should the EU respond? And finally, how to solve the Minsk-conundrum: an agreement that is both un-implementable (because of its vagueness) but also indispensable (because the post-hot war status quo rests on it)?
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culture Museum of Homeland War, European Museum of the Year (EMYA) 2021 Nominee
Museum of Homeland War, European Museum of the Year (EMYA) 2021 Nominee
13 Apr 2021
European Museum Forum
© Museum of Homeland War, Karlovac – Turanj, Croatia www.gmk.hrvideo by IZVAN FOKUSA LTD.
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social A Gender Lens: Seeing The Needs and Realities of Women who Experience Homelessness
A Gender Lens: Seeing The Needs and Realities of Women who Experience Homelessness
9 Apr 2021
FEANTSA
Growing international evidence demonstrates that there is a complex, gender-specific dimension to women’s homelessness and a gender lens needs to be applied to any strategy that aims to prevent and to end homelessness for women. In this webinar, Joanne Bretherton and Paula Mayock share the preliminary findings of the latest evidence review on women’s homelessness in Europe and Dalma Fabian presents FEANTSA’s framework to develop effective solutions to women's homelessness, followed by a response from Mary Collins from the European Women’s Lobby.
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social Shrinking cities: what opportunities for affordable housing and to address homelessness?
Shrinking cities: what opportunities for affordable housing and to address homelessness?
26 Feb 2021
FEANTSA
In the light of the current health crisis, it seems relevant to question territorial cohesion and our ways of doing urban and housing planning. The cities and territories we'll focus on here are confronted with the reality of decline, often sidelined in the majority of discussions on territorial planning. In terms of housing, the challenges of vacancy and degradation of buildings for instance, can be transformed into opportunities for access to housing for all, as long as the needs and skills of the inhabitants are taken into consideration, as well as the transversal character of the notion of urban living: thinking beyond housing in the strict sense, about accessibility of transport, employment, social links, cultural life, belonging and community, environment and quality of life as a whole. To discuss these challenges and opportunities, FEANTSA, the Fondation Abbé Pierre and Housing Europe will invite academics, local authorities representative and European decision makers. Introduction: Niklas Nienaß MEP, co-chair of the European Parliament Intergroup on Rural, Mountainous and Remote Areas Setting the scene: - Chris Jacobs-Crisioni, the European Commission Joint Research Center: EU-wide overview of territorial shrinkage & growth; housing market mismatches that uneven population growth produces in the EU Learning from local practices: - Chloé Serme-Morin (FEANTSA/FAP) - Shrinking territories in the EU, challenges & opportunities for the right to housing for all - Conrado Jimenez (president of Madrina Foundation) - Repopulation of rural ghost towns by homeless families in Spain - Meric Ozgunes & Panos Hatziprokopiou - Insights from Thessaloniki, Greece Conclusion: Sarah, Coupechoux, Fondation Abbé Pierre
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health EMCDDA webinar: Responding to drugs and homelessness. Innovative approaches in Europe
EMCDDA webinar: Responding to drugs and homelessness. Innovative approaches in Europe
26 Feb 2021
EMCDDA
Objective: To explore innovative programmes providing solutions in the field of homelessness and drugs. Background: The association between long-term homelessness, problem drug use and alcohol dependence is well documented. Evidence suggests that a relatively small, long-term and recurrently homeless population has a high prevalence of mental health problems and substance dependence. In the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is much concern that the health and social wellbeing of members of this population will worsen. Addressing their diverse and complex needs is particularly important and requires targeted, sustained and joined-up interventions. This webinar will involve discussion with front line workers from three European countries — Belgium, Finland and Portugal — who have implemented solutions to address issues linked to homelessness among vulnerable populations, including people who use drugs. They will present the main innovations in this field as well as explore some of the major facilitators and barriers to successful implementation. Speakers: Cristiana Merendeiro Associação Crescer, Portugal Geert De Bolle, Housing First Belgium-LAB, Belgium Elina Liikanen, Y-Foundation, Finland Chairpersons: Alessandra Bo, Marica Ferri, EMCDDA Opening and closing remarks: Alexis Goosdeel, EMCDDA Director Date and time: 3 February,12.00–13.30 Lisbon time (13.00–14.30 CET). Length: 1.5 hours.
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politics European Union renews Belarus sanctions
European Union renews Belarus sanctions
24 Feb 2021
Council of the EU
Elections in Belarus were neither free nor fair. The European Union has decided to renew sanctions for another year on those responsible for the ensuing crackdown on protesters. The EU is on the side of the people of Belarus. Repression must stop and dialogue must start. Copyright restrictions: this video contains images from third parties/sources and therefore editing or using parts of this video is prohibited.
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education UACES #FeatureFriday: Meet Tomasz Kaminski and co-authors
UACES #FeatureFriday: Meet Tomasz Kaminski and co-authors
19 Feb 2021
UACES
UACES member Tomasz Kamiński (University of Lodz) took part in UACES #FeatureFriday to introduce his recently published open-access book 'The role of regions in EU-China Relations'. Also featured are co-authors Joanna Ciesielska-Klikowska (University of Lodz) and Michał Gzik (University of Lodz).
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employment Principle 19 - Housing and assistance for the homeless
Principle 19 - Housing and assistance for the homeless
8 Feb 2021
ETUC CES
Principle 19 - Housing and assistance for the homeless
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social PRODEC session
PRODEC session "Intra-EU migrants experiencing homelessness in Brussels"
1 Feb 2021
FEANTSA
This is the presentation of the report Intra-EU migrants experiencing homelessness in Brussels, followed by a political roundtable with representatives from the Brussels regional Parliament and Executive, MEPs and a EC official. You can access the report here: https://www.feantsa.org/en/report/2020/12/11/prodec-report-intra-european-migrants-in-a-situation-of-homelessness-in-brussels?bcParent=27 The report was published under the project PRODEC (Protecting the Rights Of Destitute mobile EU Citizens), which is supported by the European Programme for Integration and Migration (EPIM). Subtitles are only available when interventions are in French.
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social Perspectives on Lasting Housing Solutions for the Homeless After COVID19
Perspectives on Lasting Housing Solutions for the Homeless After COVID19
1 Feb 2021
FEANTSA
Perspectives on Lasting Housing Solutions for the Homeless After COVID19
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foreignaffairs The EU and Belarus in 2021
The EU and Belarus in 2021
27 Jan 2021
ECFR
Event organised in cooperation with the Embassy of Lithuania in France, the Embassy of Poland in France and the Embassy of Romania in France. Belarus has entered its sixth month marked by unprecedented protests triggered by rigged election results. The protesters are demanding an end to the Belarus dictatorship but the long-time leader Alexander Lukashenka has shown no signs of readiness to give in. Instead, he grips to power and responds with violence, police brutality and detention. Europe has reacted with sanctions but protesters and members of the opposition largely perceive its response to be insufficient. What are the chances for a regime change in Belarus in 2021? How is Europe planning to keep Belarus on the agenda and will it provide more political support for Belarusian civil society? What are Russia’s plans for Belarus in 2021? With: - Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Leader of Democratic Belarus, Human rights activist - Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister of Foreign Affairs, France - Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania - Zbigniew Rau, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Poland - Bogdan Aurescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Romania Chaired by: Tara Varma, Head of the Paris Office, European Council on Foreign Relations -Franak Viačorka, Journalist, Senior advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya - Katarína Mathernová, Deputy Director-General for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, European Commission - Marcin Przydacz, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Poland - Dan Neculăescu, State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Romania - Mantas Adomėnas, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lithuania Chaired by: Nicu Popescu, Director of Wider Europe Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations
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foreignaffairs How the EU Can Deal With Disorder at Its Doorstep
How the EU Can Deal With Disorder at Its Doorstep
21 Jan 2021
Carnegie Europe
Over the last three years, the European Union has faced fallout from areas of limited statehood and contested order just beyond its borders. Recent events in Belarus and Lebanon are two examples of how governance breakdowns abroad can threaten the EU’s security. Since 2018, the Horizon2020 EU-LISTCO project has investigated such challenges, making recommendations on how the EU can better foster resilience in its neighborhood. As the project comes to an end, you are cordially invited to a special discussion about EU-LISTCO’s findings. The event will kick off with a fireside chat between Judy Dempsey and Linas Linkevičius, former foreign minister of Lithuania and a key voice in shaping the EU’s policy toward Belarus. Judy Dempsey and Linas Linkevičius will then be joined by Riccardo Alcaro and Tanja A. Börzel and for a broader discussion on the challenges and opportunities in the EU’s eastern and southern neighborhoods and the opportunities that a reenergized transatlantic relationship will bring about in the region. To submit a question for the event, please use the YouTube chat, email [email protected], or tweet at us @Carnegie_Europe. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under Grant Agreement no. 769886
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health Knowledge is power!
Knowledge is power!
15 Jan 2021
EU Civil Protection ...
For children like Abdel Baset, school is much more than just a place to learn. It is where they feel safe, especially when they are miles away from their homeland, living as refugees. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, schools in the Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon have closed. War Child, with EU support, ensures that these children can continue to learn. Through the SHIELD program, Abdel Baset is implementing the knowledge he has acquired through distance learning in his daily life, benefiting his family and community. Learn more about EU humanitarian aid in Lebanon: https://europa.eu/!Pw46qq Find out how the EU supports education in emergencies: https://europa.eu/!wq93JU Read more about EU humanitarian aid to refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people: https://europa.eu/!Fj84Kd Follow us on: Facebook: @ec.humanitarian.aid Instagram: @eu_echo Twitter: @eu_echo Video © War Child Holland, 2019. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Union under conditions.
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cities [Eurocities] Lyon puts Housing First
[Eurocities] Lyon puts Housing First
18 Dec 2020
Eurocities
To reduce homelessness levels, Lyon Metropole took an ambitious approach call Housing First. The stories of Olivier and the Blindar familly show the diversity of solutions that can be found to adapt housing forms and support services to the needs of each individual. The video was produced with the support of the European Commission thourgh its programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). Video produced by Vision Communication www.vision-communication.org Twitter: @vision_comm | Facebook: @visioncommunicationconsultancy | Instagram: vision_comm
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politics Democratic opposition in Belarus awarded the 2020 Sakharov Prize
Democratic opposition in Belarus awarded the 2020 Sakharov Prize
17 Dec 2020
European Parliament
The democratic opposition in Belarus has been awarded the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought for their peaceful involvement in their country’s future. They are asking for new, free and fair elections after rigged results indicated Lukashenka had been elected president for the 6th time.
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politics European Union agrees Belarus sanctions
European Union agrees Belarus sanctions
17 Dec 2020
Council of the EU
Elections in Belarus were neither free nor fair. The European Union has decided to sanction those responsible for the ensuing crackdown on protesters. The EU is on the side of  the people of Belarus. Repression must stop and dialogue must start.
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politics Sakharov Prize 2020 – The democratic opposition of Belarus, marching for freedom
Sakharov Prize 2020 – The democratic opposition of Belarus, marching for freedom
16 Dec 2020
European Parliament
After 26 years under an authoritarian president, the people of Belarus are calling for democracy and freedom. Peaceful weekly demonstrations since the election have been met with brutal repression. The European Parliament awards the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to the democratic opposition of Belarus.
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politics Coming up in plenary: REACT-EU, drinking water and the Sakharov Prize.
Coming up in plenary: REACT-EU, drinking water and the Sakharov Prize.
14 Dec 2020
European Parliament
The 2020 Sakharov Prize will be awarded to the democratic opposition in Belarus, Parliament will consider the outcome of the latest EU summit, vote on REACT-EU, a new €47.5 billion recovery programme and look at updating drinking water regulations. All that and more, coming up in plenary.
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social HR4 Webinar 3 Overview HR Interventions for Homeless Services
HR4 Webinar 3 Overview HR Interventions for Homeless Services
11 Dec 2020
FEANTSA
HR4 Webinar 3 Overview HR Interventions for Homeless Services
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social HR4Homelessness Webinar 1
HR4Homelessness Webinar 1
8 Dec 2020
FEANTSA
HR4Homelessness Webinar 1
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foreignaffairs The Belarusian crisis four months in: Where are we and what next?
The Belarusian crisis four months in: Where are we and what next?
7 Dec 2020
ECFR
The Belarusian crisis four months in: Where are we and what next? with Dorota Dlouchy-Suliga, Deputy Head of Division for EaP Bilateral relations at European External Action Service - EEAS, Pavel Slunkin, ECFR Visiting Fellow, and Andrew Wilson, ECFR Senior Policy Fellow. The event was chaired by Sylvie Kauffmann, Editorial Director at Le Monde and ECFR Council Member.
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security #OSCEMC20 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus
#OSCEMC20 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus
3 Dec 2020
The Organization for...
Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus at the Plenary Session of the 27th OSCE Ministerial Council, Online / Tirana, Albania, 3-4 December 2020.
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cities [Eurocities] Lyon puts Housing First
[Eurocities] Lyon puts Housing First
30 Nov 2020
Eurocities
To reduce homelessness levels, Lyon Metropole took an ambitious approach call Housing First. The stories of Olivier and the Blindar familly show the diversity of solutions that can be found to adapt housing forms and support services to the needs of each individual. The video was produced with the support of the European Commission thourgh its programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). Video produced by Vision Communication www.vision-communication.org Twitter: @vision_comm | Facebook: @visioncommunicationconsultancy | Instagram: vision_comm
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politics Plenary highlights: Consumer rights, the industrial strategy and fighting homelessness
Plenary highlights: Consumer rights, the industrial strategy and fighting homelessness
28 Nov 2020
European Parliament
Parliament approved measures allowing consumers to launch collective action in the face of injustice and called for steps to make it easier to repair products. MEPs pressed for action to fight a rising trend of homelessness in the EU. Parliament called for the EU’s updated industrial strategy to take into account the impact of Covid-19 and demanded access to medicine be made easier across the bloc.
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migration Latest Asylum Trends in the EU+ September 2020
Latest Asylum Trends in the EU+ September 2020
26 Nov 2020
EASOChannel
Analysis released by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) shows that in September 2020, Belarusian asylum applications increased, yet remain at low levels. During the first nine months of 2020, applications for asylum in the EU+ by all nationalities dropped by 35 % compared to the same period in 2019. In September applications crept up by 7 % over August, but national asylum authorities continued to issue more decisions despite the challenges. More information: europa.eu/!xm99Qv
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politics Ending homelessness in Europe
Ending homelessness in Europe
25 Nov 2020
European Parliament
There are no official figures for homelessness in the EU but is estimated there are some 700,000 people sleeping rough in Europe, 70% more than a decade ago. The European Parliament is calling for an EU-wide strategy to help people off the streets and into decent housing by 2030.
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politics On the agenda: Belarus, the Afghan peace process, EU-Palestine and conflict in the Tigray region
On the agenda: Belarus, the Afghan peace process, EU-Palestine and conflict in the Tigray region
19 Nov 2020
Council of the EU
EU Foreign Affairs Ministers discuss the continued repression in Belarus and further response by the EU, the Afghan peace process, EU-Palestine relations with Minister Al-Maliki, and the conflict in the Tigray region, on 19 November.
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economy Economic reform in Belarus: how can we overcome old legacies and dependency and what can Europe do?
Economic reform in Belarus: how can we overcome old legacies and dependency and what can Europe do?
13 Nov 2020
Bruegel
The rigged presidential elections held on 9 August 2020 triggered the unprecedented wave of popular protests in Belarus, which demanded democratization. However, parallelly to the need of political changes Belarus also requires deep economic reforms. The economy of Belarus remains the least reformed in Central and Eastern Europe, that is, it still has substantial structural and institutional legacies of central planning and command system. Since 2013, the economy has stopped growing. It struggles with continuous macroeconomic imbalances caused, among others, by loss-making unreformed state-owned enterprises, which have led to cyclical macroeconomic crises. Country remains dependent on external aid, in the first instance, of Russia. At this joint Bruegel - CASE Belarus webinar on Belarusian Economic Reforms we will discuss the key economic challenges faced by Belarus, in particular: the current economic situation on Belarus, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, directions of economic reforms, which could eliminate chronic sources of macroeconomic disequilibrium and return economic growth, and finally, the role of international community, including the EU, in supporting economic reforms in Belarus.
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politics European Union agrees Belarus sanctions
European Union agrees Belarus sanctions
5 Nov 2020
Council of the EU
Elections in Belarus were neither free nor fair. The European Union has decided to sanction those responsible for the ensuing crackdown on protesters. The EU is on the side of the people of Belarus. Repression must stop and dialogue must start. Copyright restrictions: this video contains images from third parties/sources and therefore editing or using parts of this video is prohibited.
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social Child & Family Homelessness
Child & Family Homelessness
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
Family homelessness is rising in Europe, often accompanied with young children traditional homeless services are not adequately designed for young families. With children living in poverty growing the EU is considering plans for a Child Guarantee. This workshop will focus on how services and a child guarantee can support child and family homelessness.
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social Homeless EU Mobile Citizens
Homeless EU Mobile Citizens
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
Homelessness among mobile EU citizens has been on the rise in recent years, but comprehensive and comparable data on their situation across the EU remain scarce. Within the PRODEC project coordinated by FEANTSA, we are piloting an activity which aims to collect data on the factors contributing to vulnerability among destitute mobile EU citizens in several Member States. During this seminar, we will offer details on the main findings from the first phase of the data collection, specifically from Brussels. The free movement of EU citizens is also analyzed from a legal perspective: the “Fitness Check Report for Sweden” evaluates the transposition of the EU Directive 2004/38/EC into the Swedish legal system, identifying practical obstacles faced by EU citizens when exercising free movement and searching for a job. During this seminar we present an overview of the Fitness Check Report.
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social COVID-19
COVID-19
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
Covid19 has presented many unexpected challenges to homeless services. While countries move in and out of lockdowns and quarantines services face new challenges to supporting people experiencing homelessness. This webinar will hear from a medical professional leading the response on Covid19 for people experiencing homelessness in Dublin and a service provider on the frontlines to discuss their approach.
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social Asylum Seekers & Refugees - Insights from the 5th Overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe
Asylum Seekers & Refugees - Insights from the 5th Overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
The 5th Annual Overview of Housing Exclusion in Europe examines the latest homelessness and housing exclusion data, assessing EU countries' capacity to adequately house their population. It has taken reception and accommodation conditions for asylum seekers and refugees as the thematic focus for 2020. This workshop will provide an overview of the key findings of the report and how homeless services are responding to the reception crisis, followed by a discussion with representatives from national and European levels.
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LGBTIQ Homelessness
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
2019 was a landmark year for FEANTSA’s work on LGBTIQ homelessness. With our first study session devoted to the topic and a research study conducted on to understand the challenges faced by homeless services to better support LGBTIQ youth has led to an improved understanding of how services can better respond to LGBTIQ youth homelessness. This workshop will share a combination of research from FEANTSA’s study on LGBTIQ homelessness across Europe and the findings from Focus Ireland research on how LGBTIQ youth navigate homelessness services in Ireland. The workshops will wrap up with an example from France/Italy on how services are adapting to the needs of LGBTIQ.
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social Housing First for Youth
Housing First for Youth
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
Youth homelessness is rising in most EU countries and Housing First for Youth has grown as an intervention to support young people experiencing homelessness. This workshop will provide an overview of research and evidence specific to Housing First for Youth services to demonstrate the effectiveness of this youth-oriented solution.
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social Coalition Building to End Youth Homelessness
Coalition Building to End Youth Homelessness
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
In the past two years we have seen an increase in the number of coalitions to end youth homelessness in Europe. They have grown as a direct response to the structural barriers creating youth homelessness and preventing young people from exiting homelessness. This workshop will examine the impact and change these coalitions have achieved.
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social Women's Homelessness
Women's Homelessness
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
Successful interventions to combat women’s homelessness requires a specific focus on the unique needs of women who experience homelessness. This workshop will explore how two different countries respond to these unique needs. From Italy participants will learn how Psychologically Informed Environments were implemented to support women in shelters and from Germany participants will learn about federal and local policies targeted at municipal housing and social policies to provide adequate services to women in emergency situations.
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social Using European Funds to Combat Homelessness
Using European Funds to Combat Homelessness
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
European funds can be a valuable source of financing for combatting homelessness at national level. This workshop will shine a light on how countries have organised their European funds to combat homelessness and provide insights in how to work with your national managing authority to use European funds to combat homelessness.
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social Shifting Mindsets from the Staircase Model to Housing First
Shifting Mindsets from the Staircase Model to Housing First
2 Nov 2020
FEANTSA
Housing First has become a popular intervention to support people experiencing homelessness and in recent years a huge focus has been placed on shifting services from the staircase model to housing led or housing first systems. With many services having undergone this transition what are the key challenges? What have we learned? And what does this mean for services interested in the shift? The workshop will present the mind shift which has undergone in Poland, Spain & Slovakia in how Housing First has been implemented.
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economy Ways out of the Impasse in Belarus. A panel discussion with experts from Belarus.
Ways out of the Impasse in Belarus. A panel discussion with experts from Belarus.
22 Oct 2020
The Vienna Institute...
The Belarusian economy is plagued by serious problems that require radical reforms. These problems are intertwined with political challenges, and the way in which the current crisis is resolved will shape the future of the Belarusian economy. Against this background, experts from wiiw and Belarus will discuss some key economic policy challenges facing the country in this difficult political environment: How can the large-state owned Belarus companies be reformed? What are the prospects for the introduction of a genuine social safety net, to mitigate a possible sharp rise in unemployment accompanying the reform of large-scale enterprises? How can policymakers address balance-of-payments constraints should Belarus lose access to international financial markets? The discussion is based on a recent Policy Note by Rumen Dobrinsky, wiiw Country Expert for Belarus. The Panel Kateryna Bornukova, Academic Director of Belarusian Economic Research and Outreach Center (BEROC) Alexander Chubrik, Director of IMP Research Centre, Belarus Dzmitry Kruk, Senior Researcher at Belarusian Economic Research and Outreach Center (BEROC) Rumen Dobrinsky, Country Expert for Belarus, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) Richard Grieveson (Chair), Deputy Director, Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw)
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institutions #GLOBSEC2020 Bratislava Forum: Democratic Transformation of Belarus
#GLOBSEC2020 Bratislava Forum: Democratic Transformation of Belarus
21 Oct 2020
GLOBSEC
Maria Theresia stage - Day 2, 14.50 - 15.15 In conversation with: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Main Opposition Candidate in the 2020 Belarus Presidential Election Led by: Isabelle Kumar, Presenter, Euronews, Lyon ? Discover the full agenda: https://bit.ly/33zAvOg ➕ More information on the COVID-19 measures we took to ensure the safety of our guests is available here: https://bit.ly/336f6fd ? See all the information about the event: https://bit.ly/globsecforum2020
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politics EU to adopt new sanctions against Belarusian individuals
EU to adopt new sanctions against Belarusian individuals
12 Oct 2020
Council of the EU
The European Union strongly condemns the violence by the Belarusian authorities against peaceful protesters and has imposed sanctions on 40 individuals involved in repression and election falsification. In light of the current situation, the EU will soon adopt more restrictive measures. While bilateral cooperation with the central authorities will be scaled down, support for civil society will increase.
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politics Foreign affairs ministers discuss Belarus, Russia and LAC
Foreign affairs ministers discuss Belarus, Russia and LAC
12 Oct 2020
Council of the EU
EU Foreign Affairs ministers adopted Council conclusions on Belarus, were debriefed on the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, discussed Navalny and human rights in Russia & revitalising relations with Latin America & Caribbean, on 12 October 2020, in Luxembourg.
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social Webinar
Webinar "Preventing Homelessness by Preventing Evictions". FEANTSA Online Conference Week.
5 Oct 2020
FEANTSA
Evictions have become a more noticeable cause of homelessness in many European countries. This webinar explores tools at the disposal of service providers to both prevent rental eviction and support tenancy sustainment. It will also address how services may support people who have been evicted to help them exit homelessness. We will also hear about the work of ERRC on litigation and advocacy, legalization of dwellings and settlements and demands for moratoriums on evictions in several countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Chair: Maria Aldanas, Policy Officer at FEANTSA. Speakers: - Steffen Schäfer, City of Karlsruhe, Germany - Bernard Rorke, European Roma Rights Centre, Hungary
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institutions Special European Council - Joint press conference
Special European Council - Joint press conference
1 Oct 2020
European Commission
EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss foreign affairs, in particular relations with Turkey and the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean. The leaders are also expected to address relations with China, the situation in Belarus and the poisoning of Alexei Navalny. The single market, industrial policy and digital transformation are also on the agenda. Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/1 Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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social Covid-19 and Homelessness
Covid-19 and Homelessness
25 Sep 2020
FEANTSA
Covid-19 and Homelessness
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politics Foreign affairs ministers discuss Libya, EU-Africa relations and Belarus
Foreign affairs ministers discuss Libya, EU-Africa relations and Belarus
21 Sep 2020
Council of the EU
EU Foreign affairs ministers meet in Brussels to discuss Libya and the new sanctions imposed, stepping up the relations with Africa, and the relations with Belarus, supporting civil society and independent media.
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agriculture Keeping an Eye on the Geopolitical Ball: Briefing on Belarus
Keeping an Eye on the Geopolitical Ball: Briefing on Belarus
1 Sep 2020
Friends of Europe
This week, Jamie Shea, Senior Fellow at Friends of Europe, returns with Keeping an Eye on the Geopolitical Ball to analyse the situation in Belarus. ________ Subscribe! ► http://bit.ly/2n5HBDpConnect. Debate. Change.Website: http://www.friendsofeurope.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FriendsofEuropeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofeurope.foe
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institutions EUCO videoconference: Press Conference by Presidents von der Leyen and Michel
EUCO videoconference: Press Conference by Presidents von der Leyen and Michel
19 Aug 2020
European Commission
Press conference by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Charles Michel following the video conference of the #EUCO on Belarus Watch on the Audiovisual Portal of the European Commission: https://europa.eu/!KU83GV Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/2X56Ju6 Follow us on: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/EU_Commission -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeancommission/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanCommission -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-commission/ -Medium: https://medium.com/@EuropeanCommission Check our website: http://ec.europa.eu/
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foreignaffairs Belarus: The people of Kamieniec in safer hands thanks to new EU-funded fire station
Belarus: The people of Kamieniec in safer hands thanks to new EU-funded fire station
12 Jul 2020
EU NEIGHBOURS
This fire brigade is responsible for the entire Kamieniec District and the districts of Žabinka and Brest, Belarus. Thanks to EU funding, the fire service has a new station with a training facility for simulating real-life fire conditions, a new fire engine and protective equipment: bit.ly/31xnYKB. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/EUNeighbours_Subscribe Website: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Main Facebook: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Facebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Instagram Twitter: http://bit.ly/EUNeighbours_Twitter Vkontakte: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Vkontakte #strongertogether #EUforBelarus
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social Building Trusting Relationships with Clients
Building Trusting Relationships with Clients
25 Jun 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk talks about creating trusting relationships and moments with clients and people experiencing homelessness during Covid19.
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social Gambling & Homelessness
Gambling & Homelessness
18 Jun 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar we look at the connection between gambling and homelessness with a specific look at resources, tools and interventions to support people experiencing homelessness with a gambling disorder.
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economy Working together to reinforce resilience in the Eastern Partnership countries
Working together to reinforce resilience in the Eastern Partnership countries
18 Jun 2020
European Investment Bank
In the face of COVID-19, the EIB Group together with its European Union partners is strengthening its support in areas like healthcare, digitalisation, SMEs and climate action in the 6 countries of the Eastern Partnership (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine). The EU is reinforcing resilience with an Eastern Partnership that delivers for all! Visit our website: https://www.eib.org Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanInvestmentBank Twitter: https://twitter.com/eib LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-investment-bank Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/europeaninvestmentbank/ #TeamEurope
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politics How the #EasternPartnership benefits citizens
How the #EasternPartnership benefits citizens
16 Jun 2020
Council of the EU
Since 2009, the partnership between the EU and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine has worked to improve the lives of citizens. EU and Eastern partner leaders are meeting on 18 June via video conference to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and look at ways to make the Eastern Partnership even more resilient for the years to come.
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foreignaffairs People behind the restoration of the Reytan manor estate and other EU-funded projects in Belarus
People behind the restoration of the Reytan manor estate and other EU-funded projects in Belarus
10 Jun 2020
EU NEIGHBOURS
Preserving Belarus’s cultural heritage and opening it up to the public is hard work! Meet the people behind the restoration of the Reytan manor estate and other EU-funded projects in Belarus: http://euprojects.by/cbc/en. Culture lies at the heart of the European Union's cooperation with its Eastern Partners. The EU supports a vibrant cultural sector in the Eastern Partnership countries, which engages citizens, state actors and cultural operators alike, strengthens civil society and affords greater economic opportunities. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/EUNeighbours_Subscribe Website: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Main Facebook: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Facebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Instagram Twitter: http://bit.ly/EUNeighbours_Twitter Vkontakte: http://bit.ly/EUNeighboursEast_Vkontakte #EuropeForCulture #strongertogether
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social Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Stress & Covid19
Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Stress & Covid19
29 May 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar we are joined by BodyWhys to discuss how workers in the homeless sector can support clients with eating disorders.
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LGBTIQ Youth Homelessness
29 May 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar we are joined by ToHousing from Torino and Le Refuge from across France to discuss how homeless services respond to the needs of homeless LGBTIQ youth
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social Supporting Resilience in Clients and Ourselves during Covid 19
Supporting Resilience in Clients and Ourselves during Covid 19
20 May 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar Dr. Chris Johnstone introduces resilience and how both workers and people experiencing homelessness can build their resilience during Covid19.
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social Domestic abuse & sexual violence guidance for homeless services during the COVID outbreak
Domestic abuse & sexual violence guidance for homeless services during the COVID outbreak
29 Apr 2020
FEANTSA
This webinar was led by Standing Together & St. Mungo's in the UK, presenting their guidelines for how homeless services can respond to domestic abuse and sexual violence during the Covid 19 pandemic. The webinar talks about how services can identify and protect people who are experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
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social How to Eat an Elephant – Problem Solving Skills
How to Eat an Elephant – Problem Solving Skills
22 Apr 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar we are joined by Sharon Gurr from the Rock Trust who discusses how social workers can empower people experience homelessness around problem solving with a trauma lens.
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social Trauma Informed Tips During Covid19
Trauma Informed Tips During Covid19
16 Apr 2020
FEANTSA
Dr Ray Middleton, Workforce development Lead at Fulfilling Lives in the North-East of England will be talking about five trauma-informed tips that can help guide frontline homeless staff during the coronavirus. This will cover what Trauma is, the diversity and difference in trauma responses amongst staff and people without a home, the concept of “Social Resilience” and why that is important to hold in mind, the value of self-care to avoid burnout and five principles from trauma-informed care that can be applied as our practice changes in line with public health advice across Europe.
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social Catching the Bullet Self Care for Frontline Workers
Catching the Bullet Self Care for Frontline Workers
8 Apr 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar Sharon Gurr talks how frontline workers in the homeless sector can practice self care.
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social Framework for Defining Youth Homelessness in Europe
Framework for Defining Youth Homelessness in Europe
1 Apr 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar Robbie Stakelum, our policy officer for youth homelessness presents our European Framework for Defining Youth Homelessness.
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Coalition Building to End Youth Homelessness
27 Mar 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar we discuss the value of Coalition Building to End Youth Homelessness with examples from Wales & Belgium, demonstrating the impact that coalitions have in preventing and ending youth homelessness.
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Motivational Interviewing
27 Mar 2020
FEANTSA
In this webinar Sharon Gurr, from the Rock Trust, shares tips and insights into motivational interviewing and how social workers can you this methodology when working with people experiencing homelessness.
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foreignaffairs EU4Energy: Modernisation of the public baths in Hlybokaje, Belarus
EU4Energy: Modernisation of the public baths in Hlybokaje, Belarus
14 Feb 2020
EU NEIGHBOURS
The modernisation of the public baths in Hlybokaje was carried out with support from the EU-funded ‘Covenant of Mayors - Demonstration Projects’. With the help of solar panels and heat pumps installed, the public baths in Hlybokaje reduced CO2 emissions by 335 tonnes per year and cut their operating costs by 12%.
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social FEANTSA Housing First for Youth Webinar
FEANTSA Housing First for Youth Webinar
10 Feb 2020
FEANTSA
Housing First has grown as a popular service model for combatting homelessness in Europe. With increasing youth homelessness, the model has become increasingly popular as an intervention for young people. However, evidence has shown that applying the general Housing First model isn’t effective with young people. This webinar will explore the specific principles which underpin Housing First for Youth as a different service model adapted to the needs of young people experiencing homelessness. On Tuesday 4th February 2020 FEANTSA's project officer chaired the first webinar in the Youth Homelessness series, this time on 'Housing First for Youth'. Samara Jones from the Housing First Europe Hub outlined the Housing First for Youth principles in policy examining what makes a successful service. Lisa O'Brien from Focus Ireland provided insights from practice providing an overview of how the Housing First for Youth service in Waterford supports young people.
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social End LGBTQI+ Youth homelessness in Europe
End LGBTQI+ Youth homelessness in Europe
10 Dec 2019
FEANTSA
A recent survey by FEANTSA and True Colors United reveals a shocking lack of data collection in homeless services when it comes to gender identity and sexual orientation - most services work with LGBTQI youth but only 14% are able to say how many of their clients identify as LGBTQI. But it's not just up to services - our governments must develop a strategy to collect data on LGBTQI youth homelessness! Only with data can the situation be appropriately analysed. In November 2019, FEANTSA, ILGA Europe and True Colors United brought 40 activists from across Europe together to develop solutions to combat LGBTIQ homelessness. There is much work to be done. End LGBTQI homelessness!
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security #OSCEMC19 Second Plenary Session: Belarus
#OSCEMC19 Second Plenary Session: Belarus
5 Dec 2019
The Organization for...
Statement by the Head of the Delegation of Belarus at the Second Plenary Session of the 26th OSCE Ministerial Council, Bratislava, Slovakia, 5 December 2019. Learn more about the 26th OSCE Ministerial Council: https://www.osce.org/event/mc_2019 Please note: The simultaneous interpretation of the event serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. The interpreters decline any responsibility for any errors or omissions that may occur in the interpretation, and for any damages that might arise from the use of the interpretation.
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cities [EUROCITIES] Preventing evictions and homelessness - The story of Andreas & Franziska in Vienna
[EUROCITIES] Preventing evictions and homelessness - The story of Andreas & Franziska in Vienna
18 Feb 2019
TheEUROCITIESnetwork
'The story of Andreas & Franziska in Vienna' shows the successful practice of Vienna on preventing evictions and homelessness. Through Wiener Wohnen, the property management company, Vienna engaged social workers to reach and provide tailored support to people that are at risk of being evicted. On 6-7 December, EUROCITIES working groups on housing and homelessness had a joint meeting to learn and exchange views on Vienna’s strategic approach on preventing evictions and homelessness. The city has shared its practices with more than 50 participants from 18 cities (Barcelona, Berlin, Birmingham, Brno, Dublin, Ghent, Glasgow, Gothenburg, Leipzig, Ljubljana, Lyon, Munich, Newcastle, Oslo, Poznan, Vienna, Zaragoza, Zurich). The discussions were focused on the key challenges, success factor and lesson learnt in developing preventive measure for evictions and homelessness at local level. The study visit was organised under European Commission’s programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). EUROCITIES has supported the exchanges of experiences among cities interested in delivering on European Pillar of Social Rights, principle 19 regarding ‘housing and assistance of the homelessness. Find more about the meeting here: https://bit.ly/2RMLP4l Video produced by Vision Communication https://bit.ly/2X2s1cW Twitter: @vision_comm | Facebook: @visioncommunicationconsultancy | Instagram: vision_comm
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cities [EUROCITIES] Preventing evictions and homelessness - The story of Andreas & Franziska in Vienna
[EUROCITIES] Preventing evictions and homelessness - The story of Andreas & Franziska in Vienna
13 Feb 2019
TheEUROCITIESnetwork
'The story of Andreas & Franziska in Vienna' shows the successful practice of Vienna on preventing evictions and homelessness. Through Wiener Wohnen, the property management company, Vienna engaged social workers to reach and provide tailored support to people that are at risk of being evicted. On 6-7 December, EUROCITIES working groups on housing and homelessness had a joint meeting to learn and exchange views on Vienna’s strategic approach on preventing evictions and homelessness. The city has shared its practices with more than 50 participants from 18 cities (Barcelona, Berlin, Birmingham, Brno, Dublin, Ghent, Glasgow, Gothenburg, Leipzig, Ljubljana, Lyon, Munich, Newcastle, Oslo, Poznan, Vienna, Zaragoza, Zurich). The discussions were focused on the key challenges, success factor and lesson learnt in developing preventive measure for evictions and homelessness at local level. The study visit was organised under European Commission’s programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). EUROCITIES has supported the exchanges of experiences among cities interested in delivering on European Pillar of Social Rights, principle 19 regarding ‘housing and assistance of the homelessness. Find more about the meeting here: https://bit.ly/2RMLP4l
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social FEANTSA Youth Campaign: Human Rights Day 2018
FEANTSA Youth Campaign: Human Rights Day 2018
3 Dec 2018
FEANTSA
Activists from around Europe have come together for Human Rights Day 2018 with an important message: homelessness is not a crime! #humanrightsday #NotACrime
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migration Eastern Partnership IBM Capacity Building Project
Eastern Partnership IBM Capacity Building Project
29 Nov 2018
Frontex
Over the last four years, the Eastern Partnership IBM Capacity Building Project led by Frontex helped expand the ability of the border guards and customs officers of the six Eastern Partnership countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine - to guarantee internal security and facilitate legitimate movement of people and goods across borders. As part of the project, more than 600 border guards and 600 customs officials have been trained by Frontex. Topics covered at over 80 courses included document checks, interview techniques, screening and identification of nationalities, combatting trafficking in human beings and fundamental rights.
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social FEANTSA Director asks European Commission VP about Homelessness
FEANTSA Director asks European Commission VP about Homelessness
27 Feb 2018
FEANTSA
At the Citizens Dialogue with European Commission Vice President, Frans Timmermans, FEANTSA Director, Freek Spinnewijn, asked him about the EU's work on homelessness. VIDEO IN DUTCH, ENGLISH (abbreviated) TRANSLATION BELOW: Spinnewijn: Is the big on big, small on small mantra not killing the dynamic in social and health fields as they are often considered too small? This is a great pity because there is lots that can be done on small social issue. Indeed it is probably better to stay away from the big social issues in order to not provoke Member States who may feel the EU is over-enlarging its field of competence. Homelessness is typically such issue on which much progress is possible with limited EU intervention. Timmermans: Homelessness is not a small issue for the European Commission. When I was still politically active at national level I spent many years involved in the fight against youth homelessness. I know this issue very well. I know how lack of a roof over your head can lead to a spiral of exclusion. It is not a small issue for me. The question I have to ask myself in my current function is whether Europe has the competences to do something about this issue. It is not because an issue is big/important that EU should deal with it. We (the European Commission) have to limit ourselves to the tasks that the Member States conferred to us in the EU Treaties. That said – this is the 1st Commission which has organised a summit on social issues in the last 10 years. This is the 1st Commission in the last 10 years that has worked on a social pillar through the very competent leadership of Marianne Thyssen. And why do we do this? Because we know (as you do) that if Europe does not take part in solving the social problems that Member States face, then European solidarity is put in jeopardy. This also applies to countries that are doing well like Netherlands and Belgium – there are many Dutch and Flemish people who have a job but worry if they can keep their job in the future or if their children will have a job. If Europe does not deal with these kind of social problems than we will lose support from people we ask to share something with each other at European level. I would love to discuss with you what the European Commission can do on homelessness. We have indeed many civil servants working on social and health issues. If they can do something for you, I would be keen to have them support you. But I also ask understanding from your side that the division of competences means that the Commission has very limited competences to act. Spinnewijn: we are not asking the European Commission to replace Member States or take on responsibilities that belong to them. We want the European Commission to support Member States with the means it has –exchange of experience/mutual learning/European research. There are a few policy hooks that already exist at the EU level – such as free movement and homelessness. Timmermans: On free movement Marianne Thyssen is working on an initiative. We are also working on a way to identify much easier the rights EU mobile citizens have when moving to other country. We also focus our social policies on very vulnerable groups such as young migrants who are vulnerable to homelessness. We have a Roma and Sinti population for which we take all kinds of actions. We try to make Member States learn from each other on homelessness. I am totally on your side. I am willing to help you. It is not because we are in Leuven today but Marianne Thyssen is doing great work on this. At the end of the video, the moderator asks how Timmermans will follow up the discussion: Timmermlans: I have one concrete agreement with this gentleman (points to Spinnewijn) to meet to discuss EU policy on poverty and homelessness.
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peace A plan for Palestine's peace and prosperity | The Economist
A plan for Palestine's peace and prosperity | The Economist
4 Dec 2017
The Economist
Can Palestine become a prosperous and peaceful region? Munib al-Masri is the richest Palestinian in the world and he has a four-point plan to rebuild his homeland. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2ATg55H This man is known as “The Godfather of Palestine'. He’s a self made billionaire. Munib al-Masri is the richest man in Palestine and also one of the most influential. For more than 40 years he’s acted as mediator in Arab-Israeli peace talks. Now, at the age of 83, Mr Masri believes he has the formula to make his homeland prosper on the world stage. This is his four-point plan for peace and prosperity in Palestine. Decades of conflict have taken their toll on this region, around a quarter of Palestinians live in poverty. Economic growth has been stifled by wide ranging restrictions imposed by Israel. But it’s also been hindered by infighting between rival Palestinian political parties, Fatah and Hamas. Hope for unity came in October 2017, when Fatah and Hamas signed a peace deal. But such pacts in the past have collapsed. Now, Mr Masri wants the Israelis to decide if they can live in peace alongside Palestine. Decades of peace talks have failed. Palestinians have also been criticised for their indecision. But the peace process is expected to start again when President Trump unveils a new plan in January 2018. While he’s waiting to see what the Israelis bring to the table, Mr Masri wants to improve the Palestinian’s quality of life. People in Gaza live with severe water shortages and receive only a few hours of electricity per day. A recent UN report described conditions in Gaza as almost unliveable. Mr Masri is inviting foreign investment into Gaza and the West Bank, to rebuild infrastructure and boost the economy. But to realise his dream of a flourishing, prosperous Palestine, Mr Masri has one final point in his plan. Changing Palestine’s image. Decades of fighting have sapped the hopes and dreams of many Palestinians, meaning they fail to reach their full potential. With this four-point plan, Mr Masri hopes he’ll live to see Palestine back on its feet. Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://econ.st/2ATg69L Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: http://econ.st/2AV9IhV Follow The Economist on Twitter: http://econ.st/2ATg8hT Follow us on Instagram: http://econ.st/2ATg8OV Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6 Follow us on Medium: http://econ.st/2ATg9SZ
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