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International Family Organisation Possible collaboration

COFACE, an international family organization, is launching a campaign in 2014 to address demographic challenges, promote work-life balance, gender equality, and social inclusion. With over 50 members and a special focus on vulnerable families, health, and safer internet, COFACE strives to improve the quality of life for millions of citizens.

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International Family Organisation Possible collaboration

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  1. International Family Organisation Possible collaboration Agnes Uhereczky, director Tallinn

  2. COFACE • COFACE since 1958 • We have over 50 members in 24 countries • We represent about 100 million citizens • 3 pillar approach: T/R/S • Special focus on: work-life balance, vulnerable families, disability, housing, health, consumption, safer internet, gender equality

  3. Why a 2014 year campaign? • Demographic challenge – ticking time-bomb for cities and regions • Women’s participation on the labour market • Youth unemployment • Social inclusion and improved quality of life • European Social Investment Package and Investing in Children Recommendation • 2014 is the 20th Anniversary of the UN Intl. Year of the Family

  4. 2014 campaign

  5. Our activities for 2014 • Greek Presidency conference on women’s participation on the labour market (end of April) • European Employers’ Forum in Helsinki (8-9 September) • Italian Presidency event on a sustainable care system, Rome, 4th November • 2014 Alliance • Key outcomes: European Reconciliation Package and EP Intergroup

  6. New Leave policy position • Very heated discussion – not anticipated • Inspired by the EU maternity leave directive – which is now shelved • Looking at Scandinavian models (non-transferable parts for the father and mother, and one portion to be shared • Mentions mothers’ partner • Multiple births and still birth • Carers, adoption, other leave

  7. Thankyou for your attention! www.coface-eu.org auhereczky@coface-eu.org COFACE is supported under the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity – PROGRESS (2007-2013). http://ec.europa.eu/progress

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