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 to co-host conference: Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future
Brussels, 12th March 2024 FAFCE will co-host a conference with Romana Tomc MEP entitled Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future in Brussels on Tuesday 19th March 2024. The conference emphasizes the significance of investing in family policies for a brighter future. Romana Tomc MEP (EPP) serves as
FAFCE statement on the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
Brussels, 12th March 2024 FAFCE welcomes the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council on 11th March. Families should be at the core of policy-making, particularly vulnerable families and large families. The Council called upon Member States “to continue the modernisation of social protection and
FAFCE welcomes EU directive on platform workers
Brussels, 12th March 2024 On Monday 11th March, EU member states approved an agreement on the rights of platform workers. Considered under the status of contractor or self-employed, this directive provides a pathway towards the protections that are granted to employed people while allowing for the possibility of preserving
The Council of Europe condemns the harmful impacts of pornography
22 December 2021, On the 16th of November 2021, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of the Europe adopted a Resolution on the "Gender aspects and human rights implications of pornography", stressing the harmful impacts of pornography on women.
FAFCE joint Webinar on Family and Solidarity: “Synodality is in the DNA of the family”
21 December 2021, On the 9th of December 2021, FAFCE organised, jointly with its Irish member, Family Solidarity, a Webinar on "Family and Synodality: a call for participation", following the opening of the Synod earlier this October. Angelo Bottone,
The European Parliament recognises the complementary role of parents in the education of children
9 December 2021, On November 11th, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on “The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach”, providing several guidelines to tackle the educational challenges in Europe since the start of the pandemic. FAFCE welcomes
Official Launch of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform: a journey towards a true ecology of the family
7 December 2021, On November 14th, on the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis officially launched the Laudato Si Action Platform. The Laudato Sì Action Platform (LSAP) is an online hub that collects, directs, and coordinates global and
European Day to End Child Sex abuse : FAFCE stresses the urgent need of a safer environment for children
18 November 2021 On the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, the Council of Europe reminded the European countries of their international commitment when it comes to the fight abuse against children,
WEBINAR INVITATION | Family and Synodality: a call for participation (9 December 2021, 20.00-21.00 CEST / 19.00 – 20.00 GMT)
The synodality is a call for mutual listening between all the members of the Church, and inspired by the Holy Spirit. Encouraged by the opening of the Synod, family associations wish to become protagonists of the synodal movement
