Family
The Families are Europe’s Treasure. In this area of our web site we present some issues related to the Family and our activities in this field with facts and figures. The role of the Family today in the society with its values and actions for the society are surprised in this area.
FAFCE contributed to the UN call for input on “Protecting children from sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”
11th February 2026 Last week on the 7th of January 2026, the Special Raporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh published a new report A/HRC/61/45 on “Protecting children from sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse: progress, new frontiers and the path forward”. FAFCE
International Day of Education 2026
Brussels, 11 February 2026 On Wednesday 11 February, the European Parliament have debated on the question of Education. The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe takes the opportunity to reaffirm the importance of education, both for children and for the whole society. Article 18 of the Convention on
Council of Europe Resolution “Socialising in Schools – for an inclusive and participatory education” – without Parents ?
On Wednesday the 28th of January, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe debated on the Resolution “Socialising at schools: for an inclusive and participatory education fostering democratic values”, presented by the Spanish Rapporteur Ms. Luz Martinez Sejo (Socialist Party). FAFCE welcomes the emphasis on the problem of
FAFCE contributed to the UN call for input on “Protecting children from sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”
11th February 2026 Last week on the 7th of January 2026, the Special Raporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh published a new report A/HRC/61/45 on “Protecting children from sale, sexual exploitation and
International Day of Education 2026
Brussels, 11 February 2026 On Wednesday 11 February, the European Parliament have debated on the question of Education. The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe takes the opportunity to reaffirm the importance of education, both for children and
Council of Europe Resolution “Socialising in Schools – for an inclusive and participatory education” – without Parents ?
On Wednesday the 28th of January, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe debated on the Resolution “Socialising at schools: for an inclusive and participatory education fostering democratic values”, presented by the Spanish Rapporteur Ms. Luz Martinez Sejo
Family instead of shopping. The idea of ”trolley-free” Sundays resurfaces.
ANCC-Coop once again calls for Sunday closures. President Dalle Rive: It would promote social cohesion. Family associations says: Unrestrained consumption exacerbates loneliness. Closing supermarkets on Sundays allows us to rediscover the slower pace of celebration, of family time without
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter 2025
“Let us not forget: Families are the cradle of the future of humanity." (Pope Leo XIV, Jubilee of the Families, Rome June 2025) The 22th of December 2025 Dear Friends, As the year draws to a close, we
VI Assembly of the International Forum of Catholic-Inspired NGOs in Rome
Brussels, the 19th December 2025 From 26 to 27 November, FAFCE participated to the sixth Assembly of the Forum of Catholic-inspired NGOs in Rome, held in the context of the Jubilee. More than one hundred people took part to



