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.
Where is the family in the priorities of the 2022 EU French Presidency?
Brussels, 6 January 2022 The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union started on the first of January 2022, and will last until June 2022. It is the fourth time France takes the President of the Council, a role that aims at "driving forward the Council's work
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter | We wish you a Merry Christmas! ✨
22 December 2021, Dear Readers, Dear Friends of FAFCE, First of all, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. At a time when many speak about inclusiveness, we want to share with every person the joy of this holiday. We also want to present our work
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. "Research shows that pornography contributes to shaping people’s mindsets on
« The family, united, fruitful and indissoluble, possesses the elements fundamental for fostering hope in the future. » – Pope Francis addresses a strong message in favour of the family and human dignity to the European Parliament
Today Pope Francis addressed the European Parliament during its plenary session in Strasbourg. His speech which was welcomed by standing ovations by the Members of European Parliament through whom he addressed a message to all citizens of the
Outgoing Commissioner pushes LGBT agenda at the EU Council but ministers won’t follow her
On 28 October the Italian Presidency of the EU in cooperation with the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the General Secretariat of the EU Council hosted a high-level conference on “Tackling sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination: next
Happy 20’s to all the families!
On 15 May, the 20th Anniversary of the International Year for the Family was celebrated everywhere in the world. In Brussels, a festive event gathered actors from civil life, European institutions and families. The occasion to reaffirm a universal
Press release | Let’s Celebrate! Over 100 candidates to the European Elections support the Family, Europe’s Treasure! – International Day of Families 2014
Tomorrow, 15 May, is the International Day of Families, and it is also the 20th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family. These two events will be celebrated at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels.
Press release | “Europe Day” – Don’t forget the family, Europe’s treasure!
Today the European Institutions celebrate what is commonly known as "Europe Day" in Brussels. Two weeks ahead of the European elections, the commemoration of the "Schuman declaration" by one of the founding fathers of the EU provides a
“VOTE FOR FAMILY 2014” – FAFCE launches pledge campaign for Family friendly policies ahead of the EU Elections!
Today FAFCE, the European Federation of Catholic Family Associations, and its Members launch an EU wide campaign calling for family friendly EU policies ahead of the European Elections. The campaign Vote for Family 2014 will be run in
