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.
Launch of the first edition of FAFCE European Art Contest: Who is Saint Joseph for me?
3 January 2023, Launch of the first edition of FAFCE European Art Contest The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe invites artists to reflect on the figure of Saints of yesterday to think and create together for today. How do we see in 2023 Patrons
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter | We wish you a Merry Christmas! 🌟
23 December 2022, Dear Friends, Before I offer you my Christmas wishes, let us look back at the work done during these last months. We kick-started this new parliamentary year with no less than five events commemorating the 25-year anniversary of our Federation! Last October, we were happy to co-organise,
Upcoming launch of FAFCE European Art Contest: “Who is Saint Joseph for me?”
20 December 2022, EUROPEAN ART CONTEST The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe invites artists to think and create together on the figure of Saint Joseph! How do we see in 2023 this Patron saint of the Catholic Church, Patron of fathers, Patron of workers and Guide
Public Consultation in Ireland Supports Abortion Ban
In Ireland a Citizens’ Assembly is preparing a report on the abortion ban in the country. A public consultation launched by the Assembly received more than 13,500 submissions, of which an overwhelming majority supported the prohibition of abortion.
Protecting Minors from Pornography – Speech of Maria Hildingsson, Secretary General of FAFCE, at the European Parliament
Protecting minors from pornography Maria Hildingsson, Secretary General of FAFCE European Parliament, Brussels, 8 February 2017 Why would one not protect children from pornography? We have heard about the consequences of the exposure of children to pornography and
European Parliament Rejects a Proposal for a Report on Surrogacy
FAFCE welcomes today’s rejection by the European Parliament of a proposal for a report on surrogacy, which could legitimise this practice. In fact, the Legal Affairs Committee had demanded authorisation to start a report about this issue, from
Press Release | Exposure of Children to Pornography: call to improve EU Legislation
Today a conference on the Exposure of Children to Pornography will take place at the European Parliament, to raise awareness on this issue of concern for parents and families in Europe. On this occasion FAFCE launches a call to the Members of the European Parliament
European Parliament Calls for Automatic Recognition of Adoptions between EU Member States
On 2 February, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on Cross-border Aspects of Adoptions, regarding the mutual recognition of domestic adoptions between EU Member States. The resolution calls on the European Commission to begin a legislative procedure in view
The Use of New Genetic Technologies in Human Beings
The Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe hosted on 24 January, a hearing about a report named “The Use of New Genetic Technologies in Human Beings”, presented
