News
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28/05/2010
Closing the gender pay gap: the benefits for business
There are a number of reasons why it makes good business sense to take steps to eliminate pay differences between men and women:
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27/05/2010
Promoting social inclusion of children in a disadvantaged rural environment - the micro-region of Szécsény' (Hungary)
The Szécsény micro-region consists of 13 independent settlements, totalling 20,000 people, among which 4,000 children and a significant Roma population. The area is characterised by high unemployment and an accumulation of social disadvantages.
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25/05/2010
(IN)VISIBLE – When art makes the individuals behind poverty visible: European Year 2010 launches an “Art Partner” project
The European Commission launched its “Art Partner” project as part of the ongoing 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion
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25/05/2010
Europe 2020 - emerging from the crisis through inclusive growth EU Commissioner László Andor visits Finland on 25 May
The first-ever joint meeting of Finnish MEPs, MPs and government members including PM Vanhanen was held on May 25, 2010 at the Finnish Parliament with EU Commissioner for Employment, Social affairs and Inclusion László Andor.
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21/05/2010
European Year 2010 launches an “Art Partner” project
On May 4 2010, the European Commission launched its “Art Partner” project as part of the ongoing 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion.
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19/05/2010
People with disabilities – fighting poverty and social isolation
People with disabilities are more likely to be out of work and living on low incomes than their non-disabled counterparts
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18/05/2010
UN Disability Convention: EU seeks rapid ratification
Ministers will meet in Zarogoza on 19 May to discuss the EU's implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and provide input for a new European Disability Strategy.
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12/05/2010
European Year 2010 in Eritrea
For Europe Day, the Delegation of the European Commission in Eritrea has carried out a symbolic action with the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW)
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10/05/2010
Stuck in between: EU special award
In 2009 the "For Diversity. Against Discrimination" journalists award dedicated a special prize articles making the link between poverty and discrimination issues
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10/05/2010
The European Year Journalist Award 2010 at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia
The European Year Journalist Award 2010 has been presented to hundredes of journalists participating in the International Journalism Festival in Perugia