CONCORD invited Mr. Million Belay to attend the agroecology event “Opportunities and challenges for European development policy” at the European Parliament on March 20th 2018, and to provide a first-hand experience of the positive impact of agroecology on the life and work of smallholder farmers in Africa.

This video blog by FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty is released periodically and will address burning fundamental rights themes. In this 5th edition Michael O'Flaherty focuses on the right to Privacy and data protection. Find out more: http://fra.europa.eu/en

Meet one of the authors of ECDPM's recent study on the future of the European Union's future engagement with middle income and more advanced developing countries, aka MICs and MADCs. #Meettheauthor

The Youth Network of the European Network on Independent Living prepared a video compilation to celebrate Independent Living Day 2018

With input from Steve Eidelman, University of Delaware (USA) and Jamie Bolling, Independent Living Institute (Sweden). They spoke about supporting the next generation of leaders and how co-operating across borders is really important. This webinar also includes more information about the European Coalition for Community Living going forward from Ines Bulic (ENIL – ECCL Co-ordinator) and Nic Crosby (GatherBuildWork and ECCL Co-ordinator).

Includes presentations by Anja Kutnjak and Andreja Rafaelic from the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, who spoke about their personal planning with people in institutions, as a first step to them moving out. Kate Fulton from AVIVO in Perth, Western Australia, speaks about the support they provide to people to live in the community, as equal citizens.

Includes presentations by Tara Flood, from the Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) in the UK, and Milena Johnova from Quip – quality in practice, from the Czech Republic. Tara Flood spoke about what ALLFIE does and why, and what she has learnt through her campaigning. Milena Johnova spoke about the national system of social services for people with disabilities in the Czech republic, its development regarding deinstitutionalisation and the impact of national and regional projects on the right to independent living. The limits and opportunities of individuals leaving institutional care were presented in two case studies.

Presentations by Miroslav Cangar about the process of DI in Slovakia and by John Dalrymple about the closure of long-stay disability hospitals in Scotland between 1995 - 2005.

Errores más frecuentes a la hora de rellenar el formulario de demanda

Invitation by Jean Lambert MEP to join the 5th May - the European Independent Living Day, coordinated by the European Network on Independent Living.

This video blog by FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty is released periodically and will address burning fundamental rights themes. In this 4th edition Michael O'Flaherty focuses on the situation of the Roma community living in the EU. Find out more: http://fra.europa.eu/en

Poor sanitation, hunger, youth unemployment – Roma in the EU face these basic challenges in their daily life, finds the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights’ latest Report. Find out more: fra.europa.eu

Nikita was chased by top level Russian authorities, after he ‘stole’ some street art valued at $2. When he was granted refugee status in Europe, they turned to INTERPOL. Find out more about Fair Trials campaign for the reform of INTERPOL: www.fairtrials.org

Coverage of the Western Balkans Summit 2018, held at the London HQ of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

Il video si rivolge a un vasto pubblico spiegando il funzionamento della Corte, descrivendo le sfide che essa deve affrontare e mostrandone l’ampio spettro di attività attraverso casi emblematici tratti dalla sua giurisprudenza.

This video blog by FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty is released periodically and will address burning fundamental rights themes. In this third edition Michael O'Flaherty focuses on bolstering our human rights communications to underline why human rights matter to us all. Find out more: http://fra.europa.eu/en

Loud and United to end violence against women and girls, European Women’s Lobby Conference, 6 December 2017, Brussels. Istanbul Convention: What Policies Transform Commitments into Reality? On 6 of December 2017, the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) organised a high level conference at the Permanent Representation of the Federal Republic of Germany to the European Union. Taking place at a key political moment, the conference aimed to raise awareness on violence against women and girls and the significance of the Council of Europe Convention on Combatting and Preventing Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence, the Istanbul Convention. The conference brought together experts from the EWL Observatory on Violence Against Women and academics who highlighted the key challenges in combatting violence against women and girls and in the implementation of the Istanbul Convention. The event was also a key occasion to facilitate an exchange with key EU and Council of Europe decision makers and to give visibility to the important work of women’s organisations’ who consistently work to prevent and combat violence against women and girls. You can find a detailed article about the event following this link: https://www.womenlobby.org/Violence-against-women-is-not-abstract-and-women-are-speaking-out-loudly-about Violence against women exists, it is not abstract and women are speaking out about it. As the #MeToo movement has emphasised, it’s time for action! Women’s voices are too loud and too many to be ignored any longer! Let’s continue to disrupt the silence and the indifference! What can you do? • Sign this Wemove.EU petition calling for action at EU level to make Europe a safe space for women and girls • Share widely our Factsheet Disrupting the continuum of violence against women and girls, now available in 8 languages! https://www.womenlobby.org/Disrupting-the-continuum-of-violence-against-women-and-girls • Learn more and engage with EWL members and the EWL Observatory experts. Credits: European Women's Lobby Video by Brussels Video Crew Joint European Women’s Lobby project with the Council of Europe. The contents of this video are the sole responsibility of the European Women’s Lobby and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the Council of Europe. This Projects benefited from the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland. This video has been produced with the financial support of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship (REC) Programme of the European Commission. The contents of this video are the sole responsibility of the European Women’s Lobby and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Commission

This video blog by FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty is released periodically and will address burning fundamental rights themes. In this second edition Michael O'Flaherty talks about the protection of human and fundamental rights of migrants. Find out more: http://fra.europa.eu/en

The Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) is a long-term framework for strategic dialogue between Africa and the EU aimed at sharing knowledge and setting political priorities. To reach these goals young people remain an anchor to innovation and new ideas. Therefore, the involvement of the youth is crucial. The AEEP has developed a dynamic youth programme to ensure the “voices of tomorrow” are incorporated and heard at the highest level of political dialogue. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2EyFJvb

This video blog by FRA Director Michael O'Flaherty will be released periodically and will address burning fundamental rights themes. In this first edition Michael O'Flaherty talks about challenges facing civil society organisations working on human rights in the EU. A new report on this topic will also be released by FRA. Find out more: http://fra.europa.eu/en

Strengthening the Caribbean Agribusiness Sector and Expanding Markets Through SMEs Business Development” 3rd Caribbean Agribusiness Forum, Organised by CTA, IICA, CABA and the ACP-EU TBT Programme (Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 29-30 January 2017)

此影片通过引用判例法案例，旨在向大众解释法院如何工作，描述其所面临的挑战，并展示其活动范围。

Dírithe ar lucht féachana forleathan, míníonn an scannán nós oibrithe na Cúirte, na dúbhshlánaithe atá os a comhair agus raon feidhmithe a chuid gníomhaoíchtaí tré úsáid samplaí on chás-dlí.

Filma ir veidota plašai auditorijai ar mērķi ilustrēt Tiesas darbības pamatus, vērst uzmanību uz izaicinājumiem, ar kuriem tā saskaras, kā arī atspoguļot tās darbības sfēru, izmantojot judikatūras piemērus.

Ta videoposnetek, namenjen širšemu občinstvu, pojasnjuje, kako Sodišče deluje, opisuje izzive, s katerimi se sooča ter prikazuje obseg njegove dejavnosti s primeri iz sodne prakse.

In 2017, the Africa-EU Energy Partnership celebrates 10 years of successful cooperation. The video, launched in the context of the 5th AU-EU Summit in Abidjan in November 2017, looks back at the joint achievements of the friends, members and stakeholders of the Partnership.

Interview with Ajay Bramdeo, African Union Ambassador to the European Union

Assistant Secretary-General Gilmour argues that there is a growing backlash against human rights in many parts of the world and discusses what more the United Nations and Europe can do to advance the rights agenda that currently is under such threat. Opening statements by Martina Feeney, Director, Human Rights Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Filmed on the 24th of November 2017

Mario Oetheimer presented FRA’s second surveillance report to the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) Committee on 21 November in Brussels. Find out more: http://fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2017/surveillance-intelligence-socio-lega The video was recorded by EPTV.

This is the recording of the online press briefing about mass surveillance as presented by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) on 16 October 2017. Find out more: http://fra.europa.eu/en/embargoed

Gender equality benefits us all. The whole EIGE team wishes you a happy and relaxing break and the very best for the New Year!

Recognition is growing. The trial is disappearing, and this is a problem. Find out more at www.fairtrials.org Thanks to Dean Strang, Alex Rice, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

What are the main challenges related to gender equality in education? EIGE has taken a closer look on the issue.

Short statement of Joanna Maycock, Secretary-General, European Women’s Lobby, on how the Gender Equality Index assists the European Women's Lobby. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Short statement of Xavier Prats Monné, Director-General for Health and Food Safety of the European Commission, on the health domain of the Gender Equality Index. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Short statement of Ernest Urtasun, Member of the European Parliament, on how the Gender Equality Index assists policy-making. Access Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Short statement of Åsa Regnér, Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality of Sweden, on how the Gender Equality Index assists policy-making. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Short statement of Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Vice-President of the European Parliament, on how the Gender Equality Index assists policy-making. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Short statement of Pirkko Mahlamäki, Executive Committee Member, European Disability Forum, on how the Gender Equality Index can influence policy-making. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Short statement of Tiina Astola, Director-General, European Commission Directorate-General for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, on the new Gender Equality Index. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Short statement of Věra Jourová, European Commissioner, Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality, on how the Gender Equality Index supports the European Commission. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

ENC set up a series of In-Depth discussions dedicated on the presentation of a detailed report on “Visions and Strategies for Conflict Transformation: Dominant and Alternative Discourses on Gender, Militarism, and Peace Processes.” The first (out of three) in-depth discussion focuses on the role of the militaristic sentiment and patriotic discourses in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Turkey. The In-Depth discussion is part of ENC’s EaP Series of interviews and podcast meetings dedicated to developments in the Eastern Partnership area in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education. Participants: - Dr. Sergey Rumyansev, co-founder of the Centre for Independent Social Research (CISR) and editor of the report - Dr. Andrey Devyatkov, Senior Researcher at the Center for Post-Soviet Studies of the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Associate Professor of the Department of Regional Problems of World Politics at Lomonosov Moscow State University Moderated by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head Researcher for Eastern Europe & Central Asia More on www.encouncil.org

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) launched its second EU Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II). The survey covered 10,500 people who identified as Muslim. This poem by former FRA Trainee Femi introduces the results. Find out more: fra.europa.eu

Rich countries are giving more in foreign aid than ever before. But which countries are the most generous? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.st/2AAzFCG Rich countries are giving away more in aid than at any other time on record. In 2016 more than $140bn was distributed around the world. According to the latest breakdown in 2015 America gave the most money away - nearly $31bn to at least 40 countries and organisations such as the world bank. This included $770m to Pakistan and $250m to Mexico. This may sound generous but the United States has the largest economy in the world. American foreign aid spending in 2015 was only 0.17% of the gross national income. Far less than other rich countries. Sweden and Norway are the biggest givers, donating over 1% of their gross national income to foreign aid. The biggest receivers of aid in 2015 were Afghanistan, India, Vietnam, Ethiopia and Indonesia. Afghanistan received $3.8bn and India $3.1bn. Despite being the second biggest economy in the world, China received $1.5bn in development aid in 2015. This included around $750m from Germany and $67m from Britain. The total amount of foreign aid is at an all time high - up 9% in 2016. This is largely down to the generosity of six countries who meet or exceed the United Nations foreign aid target, donating more than 0.7% of gross national income. Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://econ.st/2AAzGGK Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: http://econ.st/2AAzIym Follow The Economist on Twitter: http://econ.st/2AAzKpY Follow us on Instagram: http://econ.st/2ACXABp Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6 Follow us on Medium: http://econ.st/2AEbeEw

The In-Depth discussion is part of ENC’s EaP Series of podcast meetings dedicated to developments in the Eastern Partnership area in the fields of Security, Foreign Policy, Economy, Democracy and Education. Focusing on the situation in Moldova and Georgia, the two guest speakers assessed the role of the UNDP in both countries and gave concrete examples on how they are dealing with unresolved conflicts and stressed the importance of youth and women involvement in peacebuilding initiatives. Participants - Ms. Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Moldova - Mr. Niels Scott, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Georgia Moderated by Andreas Marazis, ENC Head Researcher for Eastern Europe & Central Asia More on www.encouncil.org

Following a lunchtime event “Stateless Roma in Europe” on 29 Nov in the European Parliament, Soraya Post (MEP -S&D), Inge Sturkenboom (UNHCR) and Nina Murray (European Network on Statelessness) talk about risk of leaving Roma stateless and discuss next steps to address the issue in Europe. #RomaBelong #IBelong

Live video from DSW International at the Europe-Africa Summit 2017 in Abidjan.

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) launches its second EU Minorities and Discrimination Survey (EU-MIDIS II). The survey asked more than 25,500 people with an immigrant or ethnic minority background about experiences of discrimination, harassment and more. Follow the launch event on 6 December at the Council of the EU via livestream. Find out more : www.fra.europa.eu

The Violence domain ot the Gender Equality Index measures the extend of violence against women. For each EU country, and the EU as a whole, the Index provides a score from 1 to 100. The higher the score, the more serious the phenomenon of violence. Access the results at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index/2015/domain/violence

Live video from the EU-Africa Summit - Twitter

Sergio Mercuri, Minister Plenipotentiary of Italian Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, reminds that engaging in the Africa-EU Energy Partnership is part of a larger strategy of pursuing peace and security in Africa.

Mohamedain Elnasr, CEO of the Regional Association of Energy Regulators for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) values the Africa-EU Energy Partnership's ability to bring critical interconnection projects to the level of the Africa- EU Joint Strategy process.

Cheick Bedda, Director of Infrastrucuture and Energy at the African Union Commission, reflects on the road ahead of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership.

Felice Zaccheo, Head of Unit at the European Commission's DG for International Cooperation and Development, highlights the AEEP's capacity to unite stakeholders from the private and public sector around energy development cooperation in Africa.

David Otieno, Head of Secretariat of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership, sees the unique structure of the Partnership as one of its success factors.

Interview with Claude Moraes MEP, chair of Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE)

The main results of the Gender Equality Index 2017 presented during the Conference on 11 Oct 2017 by Jolanta Reingardė, Programme Coordinator, Research and Statistics, EIGE Commentary by: H. E. Åsa Regnér, Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Sweden Tiina Astola, Director-General, European Commission Directorate-General for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Joanna Maycock, Secretary General, European Women’s Lobby Moderated by Edith Stohl, Editor, Austrian National Radio Access the Gender Equality Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

The closing remarks of the Gender Equality Index 2017 Conference, on 11 Oct 2017 Speakers: Matti Maasikas, Deputy Minister for EU Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia Frans Timmermans, First Vice President, European Commission Ritah Nakaayi Virginija Langbakk, Director, EIGE Access the Gender Equality Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Panel discussion on decision-making in research, media and sports, during the Gender Equality Index 2017 Conference on 11 Oct 2017 Presentation by Davide Barbieri, Statistician, EIGE Commentary by: Rolf Tarrach, President, European Universities Association, Luxembourg Paulina Tomczyk, Policy Officer, EU Athletes Edith Stohl, Editor, Austrian National Radio Moderated by Mira Banerjee, EIGE's head of Knowledge Management and Communications

Panel discussion Gender equality and health: are women and men equally healthy? of the Gender Equality Index Conference, on 11 Oct 2017, presented by Zuzana Madarova, National Expert, EIGE Commentary by: Xavier Prats-Monné, Director-General, European Commission Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety Sirpa Pietikäinen, Member, European Parliament Vanessa Moore, Senior Researcher, European Institute of Women’s Health Moderated by Edith Stohl, Editor, Austrian National Radio Access the Gender Equality Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Press conference of the Gender Equality Index 2017 Conference on 11 Oct 2017. Participants: Věra Jourová, European Commissioner of Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Virginija Langbakk, Director, European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) Åsa Regner, Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Sweden Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Vice President, European Parliament. Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

Panel debate How can intersectional analysis of inequalities contribute to better-informed policy making in the EU? of the Gender Equality Index 2017 Conference, on 11 Oct 2017 Presented by Marre Karu, Researcher, EIGE Commentary by: Ernest Urtasun, Member, European Parliament Irena Moozova, Director, European Commission Directorate-General for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Pirkko Mahlamäki, Executive Committee Member, European Disability Forum Pavel Trantina, President, Section for Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship, European Economic and Social Committee Moderated by Mira Banerjee, EIGE's head of Knowledge Management and Communications Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

The opening of the Gender Equality Index 2017 Conference, on 11 Oct 2017. Speakers: Virginija Langbakk, Director, European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) Věra Jourová, European Commissioner, Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Dimitrios Papadimoulis, Vice President, European Parliament Moderated by Mira Banerjee, EIGE's head of Knowledge Management and Communications Access the Index at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

On 22 November, CONCORD, in partnership with the S&D, hosts an event in the European Parliament to discuss the first findings of an ongoing research on the management of the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa. Who is benefiting from these funds? How are they being allocated? What are the consequences on recipient countries? Follow the live streaming of the discussion here.

Opening of the exhibition Justice - I see you like this! dedicated to 20th anniversary of the ratification of the European Convention on Human Rights by the Republic of Moldova ECHR - Strasbourg, 14 September 2017

Laajalle yleisölle tarkoitettu videofilmi kertoo tuomioistuimen toimintatavoista ja sen kohtaamista haasteista, sekä valottaa tuomioistuimen toimintaa antamalla esimerkkejä sen oikeuskäytännöstä.

Gericht op een wijd publiek, legt deze film uit hoe het Hof werkt, beschrijft het de uitdagingen waar het voor staat en toont het de reikwijdte van zijn activiteiten met voorbeelden van jurisprudentie.

Martin Kirk, Director of /the Rules and Marta Benavides, activist will set the scene of the Learning & Exchange Forum 2017 on Campaigning.

EIGE's Director Virginija Langbakk statement for the conference "How Gender Equality can contribute to Fair Jobs and Growth" in Gothenburg on 8th November 2017

Flavia Totoro, an artist, was arrested at a public demonstration in Spain in 2011, together with eight more demonstrators. She was charged with assaulting a police officer. On the day of the trial, Flavia was offered a deal: plead guilty with the whole group and the whole group would avoid jail. She was told by her lawyer that she either plead guilty or all the others accused would be at risk if being sentenced to imprisonment.

Cities globally consume up to 80% of the total global energy production and release about 75% of CO2 emissions. With Africa's urban population on the rise, the EUEI PDF has looked into potential scenarios for energy and climate-responsive growth in sub-Saharan cities.

The EU has surely experienced easier times – outside forces and internal struggles are shaking the once strong and confident body to its very core. The European heartbeat has lost its rhythm. What can we do to “Re-Animate Europe”? That is the question the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom asked comic artists and graphic novelists in the third round of their international comic competition “Re-Animate Europe”. Find out what vision our seven finalists, selected out of more than 70 entries, have for a newly revived Europe”!

Director of the European Network on Statelessness (ENS) Chris Nash, explains why ENS started #LockedinLimbo campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people from being locked in immigration detention. Stateless people are often deprived of their liberty simply because they don’t have a nationality. And once they are in detention they face being locked up for months and years because no country will accept them. ENS took the campaign to the Council of Europe to call on European states to put in place procedures to identify people without a nationality so that they don’t end up #LockedinLimbo. Find out more at http://www.lockedinlimbo.eu

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says it has documented several cases of torture and enforced disappearances during the past year in Turkey. In a report published on Wednesday, it provides evidence of at least 11 cases of serious abuses in police detention in which detainees were beaten, stripped and threatened.

The Gender Equality Index shows the latest trends in gender equality in the EU over the past ten years. Is gender equality getting better or worse? Which countries have progressed the most? In which areas has the situation for women and men improved? Or are developments going backwards? Find out more at http://eige.europa.eu/gender-equality-index

The Greek parliament has voted into law a bill allowing people to change their gender identity from the age of 15 without medical treatment. Of the 285 MPs present, 147 voted in favour of changing the law. The

A divisive debate is due to come to a head in Greece. Transgender people could soon be able to choose the sex the identify best with from the age of 15, if a bill proposed by the ruling Syriza Party is passed. The prime minister was scathing in his criticism of the opposition.

As humanitarians we spend a lot of time debating what needs to change in our sector and why. But  do we look enough at how that change happens?

Interview for the forthcoming Second High-level Meeting of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership, 12-13 Feb 2014 in Addis-Ababa/Ethiopia. With the AEEP chochair for the African Union Commission: Philippe Niyongabo, Head of Energy Division, African Union Commission Read more at www.aeep-conference.org

The Gender Equality Index 2017 takes a closer look on how gender intersects with family type, education, disability, age and country of birth. The results will be online on 11 Oct http://eige.europa.eu/gender-statistics/gender-equality-index-2017

The Gender Equality Index 2017 monitors social power in sports, media and research-funding organisations. The results will be online on 11 Oct 2017. Read more: http://eige.europa.eu/gender-statistics/gender-equality-index-2017

How is gender equality in the EU? Is gender equality getting better or worse? Which country has improved the most? Find out on 11 Oct http://eige.europa.eu/gender-statistics/gender-equality-index-2017

Today is the 2nd anniversary of the Sustainable Development Goals. We #BlowTheCandle out! Frans Timmermans make our wish come true. Our wishes on https://concordeurope.org/sustainable-development/eu-reaching-goals/

How is gender equality in the EU? Is gender equality getting better or worse? Which country has improved the most? Find out on 11 Oct http://eige.europa.eu/gender-statistics/gender-equality-index-2017

The conference takes lessons from the past 40 years to re-evaluate current frameworks for prevention and response and draw up a forward-looking agenda.

The conference takes lessons from the past 40 years to re-evaluate current frameworks for prevention and response and draw up a forward-looking agenda. The event is introduced by Sara Pantuliano – Managing Director, ODI before opening remarks from Baroness D’Souza – Founding Editor, Disasters Journal and a reflective keynote from Prof Ian Davis – Visiting Professor, Oxford Brookes University.

This year's cultural programme presented a rich variety of performances including dance, bands and a live sculpture, as well as unique exhibitions. Two innovations in the programme are the EDD Cinema features: Echoes from the Arts (located in the Cinémobile, a truck-cinema of 80 places) and the projection of three FESPACO award winners at the Cinéma Galeries on the evenings of 7-8 June.

Loud and United to end violence against women and girls, European Women’s Lobby Conference, 8 June 2017, Brussels. Disrupting the continuum of violence against women and girls in Europe: Women’s organisations called for “revolution, not reform”. On 8 of June 2017, the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) organised an International conference “Loud and United to end violence against women and girls”, followed by a demonstration, gathering more than 350 experts, professionals, decision-makers, women’s rights defenders, and activists from all over Europe in the heart of Brussels. Read the full press release following this link: http://www.womenlobby.org/Women-s-organisations-call-for-revolution-not-reform With these events the EWL marked 20 years of action by the EWL’s Observatory on Violence Against Women and Girls, a unique network that has played a key role in advising the EWL about the reality of violence against women in the European Union (EU) and fuelling EWL’s advocacy messages and demands. Experts of the EWL Observatory on violence against women and girls and activists shared their creative and impactful campaigns and frontline projects to empower them and other women and girls. Survivors of male violence spoke up giving visibility to the reality of violence against women and girls. Globally recognised feminist icon Gloria Steinem joined the EWL in marking the 20 years of relentless action by the EWL experts of the Observatory on Violence against women and girls. Known for her public denouncement of all forms of violence against women and girls, Gloria Steinem gave a very inspiring final keynote speech and she marched on the streets of Brussels to demand real action and real change, together with 350 participants from across the EU and Belgian women’s organisations. This event was a key occasion to praise the contribution of women’s organisations to end violence against women and girls and to have an exchange with key European decision-makers. What can you do ? • Sign this Wemove.EU petition calling for action at EU level to make Europe a safe space for women and girls • Share widely this #LoudUnited video and our new Factsheet Disrupting the continuum of violence against women and girls. http://www.womenlobby.org/Disruptingthe-continuum-of-violence-against-women-and-girls • Learn more and engage with EWL members and the EWL Observatory experts. Funded by the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme. With the support of the City of Brussels, the Kering Foundation and Google. Credits: European Women's Lobby Video by Manon Haulotte

This event presents a new narrative to broaden the debate around economic development, and the ways in which traditional aid delivery helps or hinders it.

This event presents a new narrative to broaden the debate around economic development, and the ways in which traditional aid delivery helps or hinders it.

This event, drawing on the World Food Programme's (WFP) 2017 global stocktake of food assistance, brings together voices from across academic, NGO and donor communities.

This event, drawing on the World Food Programme's (WFP) 2017 global stocktake of food assistance, brings together voices from across academic, NGO and donor communities.

This year's cultural programme presented a rich variety of performances including dance, bands and a live sculpture, as well as unique exhibitions.

Cosa funziona e cosa non funziona quando si tratta di includere i rom a livello locale? Nel quadro del progetto per l’impegno locale in favore dell’inclusione dei rom (LERI, Local Engagement for Roma Inclusion), è stata svolta una ricerca in 21 località di 11 paesi dell’UE nel periodo 2014 – 2016. Tale ricerca ha riunito a livello locale autorità e membri delle comunità per decidere congiuntamente su iniziative locali in tema di alloggio, istruzione, occupazione e altro ancora. Per saperne di più: http://fra.europa.eu/en/project/2015/local-engagement-roma-inclusion-leri-multi-annual-roma-programme Guarda questo video in inglese all’indirizzo: https://youtu.be/Kl4cmDrdMGA I sottotitoli sono disponibili in inglese e in italiano.

Banca Europeană pentru Reconstrucție și Dezvoltare ajută companiile din Georgia, Moldova și Ucraina să beneficieze din plin de comerțul liber cu UE – împreună cu inițiativa EU4Business. Află mai multe din video!

Gender stereotypes are not always obvious. They start to follow us from the our earliest days in the toy store and continues to influence us when choosing subjects at school and career. This year EIGE is focusing on gender equality in the classroom: http://eige.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/eige-takes-depth-look-gender-equality-classroom

Seventeen employees of a Turkish opposition newspaper went on trial today accused of aiding a terrorist organisation. The hearing coincides with an escalating dispute with Germany over the arrest in Turkey of 10 rights activists, including one German, as part of a crackdown since last year's attempted coup against President Tayyip Erdogan. The case is seen by government critics as a further sign that freedom of expression is under attack.

Watch our report from the European Development Days in Brussels, where DG Interpretation showcased Pan-African Masters Consortium in Interpretation and Translation (PAMCIT).

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are investigating after a social media star shared a video of herself wearing a mini-skirt in public. In the video the woman known as Khulood is seen walking around an historic fort in Ushayqir in the gulf state. Saudi Arabia has some of the world's strictest laws for women, who must wear loose-fitting, full-length robes known as abayas in public. Muslim women are also expected to wear a form of head scarf. The miniskirt has divided opinion on social media, with s… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/18/saudi-womans-miniskirt-sparks-outrage What are the top stories today? Click to watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSyY1udCyYqBeDOz400FlseNGNqReKkFd euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=euronews euronews is available in 13 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels In English: Website: http://www.euronews.com/news Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euronews Twitter: http://twitter.com/euronews Google+: http://google.com/+euronews VKontakte: http://vk.com/en.euronews

ENC In-Depth Mediterranean Series interview with Maria Chalhoub, Researcher at Common Space Initiative, Syria Initiative on the current situation of conflict in Syria and the latest developments.

There have been celebrations across Malta over its decision to legalise same-sex marriage. It follows Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's vow to reinforce equality on the once staunchly conservative and Roman Catholic Mediterranean island. The new law, (which drew cross-party support,) removes words such as

Special ENC In-Depth interview dedicated to the launching of the ENC Perspectives Publication Threats to Stability in Wider Europe with Dr. Bruno De Cordier Professor at the Department of Conflict and Development Studies under the Faculty of Political and Social Sciences of Ghent University and Samuel Doveri Vesterbye Managing Director of European Neighbourhood Council (ENC), on EU's relations with regional actors.

Special ENC In-Depth interview dedicated to the launching of the ENC Perspectives Publication Threats to Stability in Wider Europe with Dr. Rick Fawn Professor of International Relations, School of International Relations at the University of St Andrews and Dr. Maria Raquel Freire Associate Professor in International Relations at the University of Coimbra, on the role of external actors in wider Europe's security.

Eight countries allow citizens to apply for a passport without choosing a specific gender. Can you guess which? Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6 Follow us on Medium: https://medium.com/@the_economist

ENIL organised the webinar “Using EU Structural Funds to Support Independent Living“ on 3 July 2017. It was for NGOs who would like to take part in our 'EU Funds For Our Rights' campaign and who couldn’t join us at our regional events. 'EU Funds for Our Rights' campaign is focusing on the role of Structural Funds in supporting the right to live independently and being included in the community, set out in Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The campaign is supported by the Open Society Foundations – Mental Health Initiative.

The ENIL Youth Network organised the webinar “Inclusion Beyond Borders” on 5 July 2017, aiming at those who wanted to participate in the latest ENIL study session in Strasbourg on intercultural inclusive learning, but didn’t get a place, and also for all interested in the topic. Topics covered during the study session and the outputs created were presented by several of the study session participants - Beyza Unal, Eva Karapetyan, Jack Welch and Tomasz Kucinski – all of them were participants in the study session.

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Germany's parliament has voted by a wide margin to legalise same-sex marriage. The parliament voted by 393 votes in favour of same-sex unions to 226 against. It comes after Chancellor Angela Merkel did an about-face that freed members of her governing conservative bloc to follow their personal conscience rather that the party line. *Why did Merkel have a change of heart?* Some think because she has an eye on the upcoming election in Germany. However, analysts are saying the issue will likely… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/30/germany-s-bundestag-passes-bill-on-same-sex-marriage What are the top stories today? Click to watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSyY1udCyYqBeDOz400FlseNGNqReKkFd euronews: the most watched news channel in Europe Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=euronews euronews is available in 13 languages: https://www.youtube.com/user/euronewsnetwork/channels In English: Website: http://www.euronews.com/news Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euronews Twitter: http://twitter.com/euronews Google+: http://google.com/+euronews VKontakte: http://vk.com/en.euronews

In emergency situations, humanitarian assistance delivered through cash transfers offers an alternative to more traditional forms of aid. Not only does cash provide more flexibility to address beneficiaries' needs, it also reduces delivery costs and fuels the local economy. Video by EU/ECHO

Please listen to what children say about the situation of people, particularly children, residing in the European Union, who are at risk of poverty or social exclusion and what they suggest to implement change.

During the World Humanitarian Summit in May 2016, the world's major donors and aid organisations signed the Grand Bargain – a deal aiming to improve the way we deliver humanitarian assistance. The Grand Bargain covers topics that reflect long-standing demands in the humanitarian landscape and takes on board challenges expressed by both donors and humanitarian organisations, including: gearing up cash programmes; harmonising reporting to reduce bureaucracy; carrying out better needs assessments; and increasing coordination with local actors. Over the course of the past year, the 52 signatories to the Grand Bargain (including international humanitarian donors such as the European Commission, UN agencies, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, non-governmental organisations, and local partners) have been working together on their shared commitments to deliver protection and assistance to people in need. As a major global humanitarian donor, the European Commission is at the forefront of the discussion and implementation of the Grand Bargain commitments. Video by EU/ECHO

From mobile phones to social media, from satellite imagery to drones: technology is pervasive and its potential for the humanitarian sector is revolutionary. The European Commission already promotes the use of technology and innovative tools in humanitarian operations, for example through the Enhanced Response Capacity (ERC) funds. Targeted support through funding mechanisms like the ERC can progressively establish new - and lasting - instruments and practices to allow humanitarians be more effective. Video by EU/ECHO

Humanitarian aid is crucial in the aftermath of an emergency and provides vital relief assistance ranging from water and sanitation to medicine, shelter and food. Development cooperation offers long-term solutions to structural problems affecting developing countries—such as: reducing poverty, ensuring sustainable socio-economic and environmental development, and promoting democracy and good governance. By working closer together, the two approaches can improve the living conditions of the world's most vulnerable, increase their resilience and thus shrink humanitarian needs over the long term. Video by EU/ECHO

The United Nations Convention against Torture is 30 years old. Kolbassia Haoussou, a torture survivor, shares his story. Click here to subscribe to The Economist on YouTube: http://econ.trib.al/rWl91R7 Daily Watch: mind-stretching short films throughout the working week. For more from Economist Films visit: http://films.economist.com/ Check out The Economist’s full video catalogue: http://econ.st/20IehQk Like The Economist on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist/ Follow The Economist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theeconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist/ Follow us on LINE: http://econ.st/1WXkOo6 Follow us on Medium: https://medium.com/@the_economist

On 21 June, the founders of BarefootLaw, winners of the King Baudouin African Development Prize, joined us at ECDPM to share their story and discuss the role of young people in shaping Africa’s future. In a video interview ahead of the seminar, Gerald Abila explained how BarefootLaw brings access to justice to the people of Uganda.

Our expert panel discusses entry points for building resilience when local government is weak or unresponsive and the possibility of planning urban development to better account for risk today and into the future. Find out more: www.odi.org

La Guajira, Colombia, is the remote desert region home to the indigenous Wayuu people. A humanitarian crisis has resulted from seven years of drought; in 2016, 86 children lost their lives to hunger and malnutrition. The Wayuu people are battling to survive: they face severe food and water shortages. The EU and its humanitarian partner Action Against Hunger are delivering life-saving food assistance, assessing the nutritional status of the most vulnerable, and providing health care for those at risk no matter how isolated they are. Video by EU/ECHO

Kanayo F. Nwanze is a former President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) (2009-2017) and Member of the Global Agenda Council on Food Security of the World Economic Forum. He was speaking after Friends of Europe's Africa Summit on 6 June 2017.

16 June 1017 is the sixth anniversary of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). But progress on implementation is stalling, while victims and affected communities across the globe are paying the price.

During the 2017 edition of the European Development Days (EDD17), we had the opportunity to meet a range of different actors and learn about several projects and initiatives from the field of development and international cooperation. In this short video, we present the highlights of ECDPM’s participation in the EDD17 ahead of releasing the interviews that we conducted with stakeholders like MEP Judith Sargentini and Klaus Rudischhauser, Deputy Director General, DG International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) of the European Commission.

Now that the UK has triggered Article 50 to leave the European Union, we witness growing speculation about their future relations. Yet, the implications of Brexit go beyond Europe and will significantly affect third countries around the world. In our new interview, ECDPM’s San Bilal discusses the situation of developing countries and their trade agreements with the European Union. Will they continue to have preferred access to the UK market? How can the transition period be bridged, before new deals are in place? And what are the risks and pitfalls along the way?

Being gay in China is still a massive taboo. In fact, only 3% of gay men and 6% of gay women describe themselves as

Watch the debate ‘Partnerships in development’. EURACTIV invited Emma Marcegaglia, President of BusinessEurope, Jacqueline Mugo, Secretary General of Business Africa, Pierre Gattaz, President of Medef, the largest employer federation of France, and Klaus Rudischhauser, Deputy Director-General for International Cooperation and Development (DEVCO) in the European Commission, to discuss the role of public-private partnerships in development. Emma Marcegaglia: “In this moment, when part of the world will go back to protectionism, Europe must stay open and play a leadership role in open trade and access to markets. A stronger link between Europe and Africa could be a good solution. Africa is a vibrant continent. The role of the private sector is very important, but also we may need an investment plan from the European Union. The only way to have long-term jobs is by making sure companies invest in Africa, including local companies, with long-term views and with good regulations. We can do it.” Jacqueline Mugo: “We have to look at Africa, as opposed to a continent that gets aid. The oil sector, the energy sector, the ICT sector have great potential to grow jobs on the continent. But Africa remains an agricultural continent. We cannot talk about development in Africa without investing in agriculture, to feed the continent and perhaps stem the migration coming into the EU. Sixty percent of the arable land in the world is in Africa. It has potential to feed the world. We need to change the landscape in a way that adds value to the EU, and adds value to Africa. The private sector is the creator of jobs. It can only create jobs if it is strengthened to perform in an environment that is not over-regulated.” Pierre Gattaz: “The African continent is a tremendous continent. It’s a huge potential, but also huge problems to solve. When I travel to Africa, the people, but also ministers, Presidents tell me France has a role to play, also because 40% of Africans speak French. But more than that, they tell me to create jobs. Jobs for stability and security. This is the most important thing. To do that, European companies need less crazy regulation, less bureaucracy, less taxes. This could also help us avoid another Brexit in the future.” Klaus Rudischhauser: “For many years we have said that reducing poverty in Africa cannot be done only with official development assistance, we must bring the private sector on board. It’s easy said, it’s not as easy done. Our analysis that European companies, especially small companies, don’t easily go to Africa. As development actors, we have the task to facilitate business going in Africa. We can help countries set up one-stop shops for investors, we can help them set up inspectors for job security or factory safety. We can help them set the tax systems right. The new External Investment Plan will provide guarantees for the private sector.”

EIGE is currently researching the trends and reasons for women’s and men’s subject choices in education and training. We are looking at the pathways into jobs for women and men who study in fields that are uncommon for their gender, e.g. men who study nursing. The results will be published in Autumn 2017. More on EIGE's work on education: http://eige.europa.eu/news-and-events/news/eige-takes-depth-look-gender-equality-classroom

Who tells the stories to the world about the development challenges we care about at European Development Days ? Journalists. When it comes to democracy, human rights, poverty eradication, and religious freedom, journalists are there capturing the big moments.

The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize, awarded by the European Commission since 1992, celebrates the best amateur and professional journalists for outstanding reporting on development and poverty eradication.

Thomas Gass, Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, interviewed at EDD 2017.

Professor Muhammad Yunus, 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, interviewed at EDD 2017.

Yannick Glemarec, Deputy Executive Director, UN WOMEN, interviewed at EDD 2017.

Parminder Vir, CEO, The Tony Elumelu Foundation, interviewed at EDD 2017.

Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director, International Trade Centre, interviewed at EDD 2017.

In this session, we focus on the potential of working with the private sector to create poverty-fighting solutions for women and their communities.

Economic growth in many countries has been hampered due to growing health inequalities. As countries move from low- to middle-income status, increasing universal health coverage will help to address these inequalities, from growing rural/urban disparities to the poor transition from international to domestic funding. This session will explore the crucial link between health and development, health and wealth, as well as opportunities presented through stronger global health partnerships.

Corporations, financial institutions, development banks and media together with the traditional development actors are all market forces that play a crucial part in development and bring unique added value. How do we bring the private and public actors together to cooperate meaningfully?

Director General, Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, interviewed at EDD 2017.

Roland Ries, Mayor of Strasbourg, interviewed at EDD 2017.

Margrethe Vestager, Commissioner for Competition, European Commission - DG for Competition, interviewed at EDD 2017.

The precarious balance between food, energy and water involves complex trade-offs between sectors. Policy makers still struggle with the water-energy-food nexus, but understanding of the challenge is growing. In the meantime, the world has set a clear agenda for itself with the Sustainable Development Goals (in 2030). Can the nexus help in delivering these SDGs and how can we integrate policies between sectors to reach all those goals, while stabilising resources?

The European Commission has made great strides in developing a Digital4Development policy as the framework for mainstreaming digital technologies and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The EDD therefore dedicate this debate to the potential of these technologies. They are being adopted in the developing world at an unprecedented rate; they are instrumental enablers to improve lives, in particular to empower women, enhance governance and boost jobs and inclusive growth. EU Member States have invited the Commission to outline the way forward in a Staff Working Document.

Exchanging views on the needs encountered in a context of fragility is the core debate, focused on how to improve the limited coordination and effectiveness of the international community in fragile states. The urgency and the scale of the needs of these countries require a concerted action by all development actors, as well as in all dimensions of development.