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1 children in 5 lives at poverty

1 in 5 children in the European Union lives at risk of poverty

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Closing Conference: The 2010 European Year is drawing to a close

The 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion is coming to an end and the official closing ceremony is taking place on the 17 December in Brussels.  Mais

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A thank you to the Ambassadors of the 2010 European Year

Throughout the Year Ambassadors were key in raising visibility. They attended workshops, festivals, participated, spoke, gave testimonies, moved, came, went, travelled and much much more  Mais

Shapes and colours dedicated to the European Year 2010

Shapes and colours dedicated to the European Year 2010

Europe seen through children’s eyes” has been the motto of an artwork school competition organised by the Representation of the European Commission in Romania and dedicated to the European Year 2010  Mais

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Join the 2010 European Year on Facebook!

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2010 European Year: Our common achievement

2010 European Year: Our common achievement

We are happy to share with you our accomplishments. Please find the main links you should visit to be fully updated!  Mais

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Concurso jornalístico

O Prémio de Jornalismo do Ano Europeu 2010 foi criado pela Comissão Europeia para apoiar e reconhecer jornalistas que contribuem, através do seu trabalho, para uma maior consciencialização e compreensão da pobreza e da exclusão social.

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