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We’ve just opened a space for dialogue and collective action. 💬 For the next two days, Porto becomes the stage for ideas toward a fairer future. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 Watch live via link in bio! #ForumSocialPorto #PortoSocialForum #UE

Pleasure to meet with EVP @RoxanaMinzatu on behalf of @Eurodiaconia and @social_platform to discuss her vision for #socialrights #antipoverty. #civilsociety ready to provide concrete input for structural and policy change as well sharing what works in practice. @EU_Social

Today, at the Social Rights Roundtable in Brussels, we reaffirmed that social rights are human rights. Bridging the European Social Charter & the EU's Social Pillar is key to combat poverty, exclusion & foster justice. Let’s unite for a stronger Social Europe. 🌍🤝

As Prof. Olivier De Schutter, UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights @srpoverty, notes - the EU's work for #SocialRights must be anchored in the @coe´s European Social Charter ⬇️

"The EU could anchor its contribution to #socialrights more firmly in the #ESC, by referring to it in impact assessments accompanying legislative proposals, or by interpreting the Charter of Fundamental Rights in line with the #ESC." - Olivier de Schutter @DeSchutterO

"The lives of millions of Europeans are impacted by increasing poverty, social exclusion, homelessness, and inequality. It is our collective responsibility to respond decisively ensuring that no one is left behind."- Henrik Kristensen, Head of Social Rights Dept at @coe

"Enhanced EU &CoE collaboration to advance #socialrights has never been more important. Falling living standards, growing threats to democracy (...) & the ever-more evident climate crisis makes clear that this work cannot be delayed." -A. Nolan, President of #ECSR

“The fight for social rights requires persistence, empathy & above all, action. But we also know that every step forward—no matter how small—brings us closer to a world where injustice and inequality are no longer tolerated.”- Amb. Andriy Zayats, Head of @coe office in Brussels.

At @social_platform & @CoESocialRights conference on #SocialRights, Aiofe Nolan @commentator01 underlines the importance of CoE work towards a convention on the rights of older persons - indeed, there is has a Recommendation to build on buff.ly/3ZyTUdD

Today, we're gathered for our roundtable “Social Rights are Human Rights” Together with @CoESocialRights we're discussing how the #SocialCharter and 🇪🇺 #SocialPillar can work hand in hand to drive progress, strengthen democracy, and ensure a fairer #SocialEurope for all 🤝

About to start!! Social rights are Human Rights ! High-level Roundtable discussion in Brussels. Strengthening cooperation in promoting #socialrights and the #EuropeanSocialCharter!

💙Today is the global #HumanRightsDay! The World Report 2024 by @hrw provides an account of the human rights challenges worldwide. 💪Adult education empowers individuals with the skills needed to advocate for their rights. Read the report: hrw.org/world-report/2… #WeAreALE

The EU is failing to sufficiently protect LGBTI persons with disabilities. We and @ILGAEurope call on the EU to broaden anti-discrimination laws and adopt an intersectional approach to equality in our "Policy recommendations" released today: edf-feph.org/briefing-eu-an…

Today Eurodiaconia launches its policy paper: 'The Future of Social Services: Creating a Better Eco-system for Social Services for a Resilient Society' Read the article here: bit.ly/49wO15s Download the paper here: bit.ly/4gjq7N0

As the new @EU_Commission starts to accelerate work on the next #MFF, the EU's long-term budget, now is the time for more investment in social and cohesion funds. Read our call to prioritise cohesion policy⬇️ socialplatform.org/content/upload… #EUbudget

Join us to mark #HumanRightsDay 📣 Our roundtable event together with @CoESocialRights asks what's next for #SocialRights & how we can align the #SocialCharter & 🇪🇺 #SocialPillar Check out the agenda & register now to secure your place! socialplatform.org/events/social-…

At @social_platform policy debate ‘The Future of #LongTermCare’, we highlighted the lack of support services for #autistic people across Europe to live independently & be included in society. 📍Long term care should be UNCRPD compliant & adhere to guidelines on independent living

Many informal care providers are mothers who not only care for their children, but also for their older family members and those with disabilities. This must be recognised! #SocialRights #LongTermCare

This afternoon we are at the policy date on "The Future of Long-Term Care in Europe", organised by @social_platform . We look forward to discussing the challenges and policy solutions to make long-term care more affordable, accessible & high-quality for all.

Our policy debate ‘The Future of Long-Term Care in Europe’ is underway! #LongTermCare is a right and service that should be affordable & universally provided - but too many barriers still remain. #SocialRights