Bioethics
“This bioethics will not begin with a consideration of sickness and death in order to reach an understanding of the meaning of life and the worth of the individual – Pope Francis said. Rather, it will begin with a profound belief in the irrevocable dignity of the human person, as loved by God – the dignity of each person, in every phase and condition of existence – as it seeks out those forms of love and care that are concerned for the vulnerability and frailty of each individual”.
Press Release | Rights of late abortion survivors to be considered by Council of Europe Body
Signed by more than 185,000 citizens, the Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) formally received the "Petition for the rights of new-borns surviving their abortion", deciding to forward it to the Committee on
“Good marriages, lasting families are not only the Church’s treasures, but also the society’s treasures.”- Homily by Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki
FAFCE's spring Board Meeting took place in Warsaw, Poland on 16 and 17 April. During the second day FAFCE's Board met with the President of the Polish Bishops Conference, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki. Actions in
Support, promote and protect the family
Antoine Renard, FAFCE President Founded to serve families in the light of the social teaching of the Catholic Church, and having done so for years as part of FAFCE in the context of
Press Release | Family friendly policies Intergroup reconstituted in the European Parliament
Last week the intergroup on Active ageing, intergenerational solidarity and Family friendly policies was officially registered at the European Parliament. This intergroup is divided into two Sub-Groups, one devoted to Active ageing, coordinated by Mr van Nistelrooij
FAFCE meeting with the EESC President, Henri Malosse
On the 1st of April, FAFCE’s Secretary General, Maria Hildingsson, met the President of the European Economic and Social Council (EESC), Henri Malosse. This French representative of the Business sector in the EESC since
Press Release | 15 May 2015 – International Day of Families – The Family at the centre of the Common Good
Brussels, 15 May 2015Friday 15 May is the International Day of Families, proclaimed for the first time by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. A year ago, a few days ahead of the European Elections,
Press release | A sad day for the Rights of the Child at the European Parliament
Strasbourg, 12 March 2015 Today is the Day of the Rights of the Child. Children are entitled to special care and assistance according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Children's best interest shall
Press release | Contradictory EU Parliament Report affirms subsidiarity on “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”
This morning the European Parliament voted the Annual report on the equality between women and men in the EU - 2013 presented by MEP Marc Tarabella. This report has raised concerns among citizens across the EU regarding the
First European Interest Group WORK-LIFE BALANCE launched!
3rd March 2015 – On the very day when the European Day for a Work Free Sunday is celebrated across Europe, at the EU Parliament, and in the presence of MEPs from different
INVITATION | FAFCE DIALOGUES #2 with Elena Bonetti, Italian Minister for Equal Opportunities and Family (12 January 2021, 12.00 – 13.00)
WEBINAR INVITATION FAFCE is happy to invite you to a dialogue series with high-level policy-makers on Register Register by Monday, 11 January 2021.
For Christmas we want to gift children a safer Internet
Child sexual abuse is among the most heinous crimes on the innocents. This crime is however a growing reality due to the rapid expansion of the digital world. To answer the complex issue of illegal online content regulation, the
Christmas Message | We wish you a Merry Christmas! 🌟
Brussels, 21 December 2020 Dear Friends, The year 2020 has been an unprecedented year. A year of pandemic, full of struggles, but also a year of testimony. A testimony of the weight carried by families every year, showing how
When science and faith meet | Interview with biologist Vincent Kemme on the question of euthanasia
a When science and faith meet Interview with biologist Vincent Kemme on the question of euthanasia a Mr. Vincent Kemme is a biologist from the Netherlands, trained in the relationship of science and faith, with supplementary studies in theology,
Newsletter | We wish you a Merry Christmas! 🌟
Brussels, 21 December 2020 Dear Friends, The year 2020 has been an unprecedented year. A year of pandemic, full of struggles, but also a year of testimony. A testimony of the weight carried by families every year, showing how
FAFCE Dialogue with Katalin Novák, Hungarian Minister for Families: “Families should not be forced to give up on their wish to have children”
Will the EU recovery plan invest in the family? What are the good practices of family policies in Hungary? Those were the questions raised during last FAFCE Webinar with Katalin Novák, Hungarian Minister for Families. Ms Novák recalled the
