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 | A victory for European citizens: the Estrela Report defeated!
Brussels, 10 December 2013 Today, Tuesday 10 December, the European Parliament rejected the highly controversial Report on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights presented by Portugese MEP Edite Estrela. The vote is truly a victory
10 reasons to reject the Estrela SRHR resolution
FAFCE has published 10 reasons to reject the resolution presented by MEP Edite Estrela on "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights". The document can be downloaded below.
Estrela SRHR Report: Open letter to MEP from FAFCE President
On 6 December FAFCE's President Antoine Renard addressed an open letter to the Members of the European Parliament regarding the Estrela Report due to be voted by the European Parliament on Tuesday 10th
FAFCE’s Analysis of the Estrela Report – A Proposal Unworthy of the EU
FAFCE updated its analysis of the Estrela Report: "A proposal unworthy of the EU, 11 reasons to vote against it followed by arising questions". The analysis can be downloaded below.
The “Estrela Report” adopted once again: the Rights of Parents and the Protection of Children at risk due to pressure from radical lobbies
This morning the European Parliament Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM) voted in favour of the report presented by MEP Edite Estrela on “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights”, following the referral by the plenary in
The Estrela Report is back on the table – European parents expect the EP to act democratically
On 22 October a European Parliament report on “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” (SRHR) was referred back to the Committee on Womens’ Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM). It is indeed an exception for
“An EU Roadmap against homophobia and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity” – a European Parliament report likely to divide the EU
A couple of months ahead of the European Elections, the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) of the European Parliament prepares a report that is likely to meet very diverging opinions across
Press release | 1,4 Million EU Citizens in favour of Human Dignity – European Parliament split over “Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health” Report
Brussels, 22 October 2013 Today, Tuesday 22 October, the European Parliament took a position on the issue of Human Dignity. By voting a decision to refer the resolution on Sexual and Reproductive Health
Join the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Charter of the Rights of the Family!
FAFCE invites you to promote the Charter of the Rights of the Family, presented by the Holy See in 1983, and offers a poster that can be downloaded free of charge below. The poster
Press Release | FAFCE’s President to EUCO Members: “Sustainable development only possible through demographic and family policies”
Brussels, 30 July 2020 Finding resources for family policies able to face the current demographic winter. This is the true challenge to make of the post-pandemic recovery a moment of regeneration for our Continent. This is the call made by the
FAFCE Newsletter | Happy Summer ☀️
Brussels, 15 June 2020 As the pandemic is slowly fading away, it is now time to reflect on these last months of the crisis and lockdown. This period saw a brutal halt of the world as we knew it.
News from FAFCE Members & Friends
News from FAFCE Members & Friends France - Confederation of Catholic Family Associations (CNAFC) The last few months have demonstrated the importance of the family structure and the role of parents in their children’s education. French family associations
Scandal of the surrogacy industry in Ukraine: let’s put a stop
Scandal of the surrogacy industry in Ukraine: let’s put a stop Over the recent years, Ukraine has become an international hub for the practice of surrogacy, often acting against their own State legislation, due to its competitive prices
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | FAFCE Internship Programme
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FAFCE Internship Programme (October 2020- February 2021) The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe is an umbrella organisation of family associations from all over Europe. Our General Secretariat is based in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in
European Commission Report on the Impact of Demographic Change
Is the European Union finally considering the demographic challenges in Europe? Over the last years, FAFCE has been raising awareness on the demographic challenges faced by European Countries: no EU Member State reaches the so-called replacement fertility rate of
