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» 07.06.13 - Caritas Europa welcomes the endorsement of EU Council on the post-2015 framework but insists on the EU's commitment in development aid
We welcome the Council’s emphasis on the need to reach and surpass the MDG hunger target, but we encourage ‘zero goals’ that take into consideration the root causes of hunger and malnutrition and that do not leave anybody outside the framework.
We welcome the Council’s emphasis on the need to reach and surpass the MDG hunger target, but we encourage ‘zero goals’ that take into consideration the root causes of hunger and malnutrition and that do not leave anybody outside the framework.
» 27.05.13 - Caritas directors call on the European Union to fight poverty with a clear agenda for Post-2015
“Caritas Europa urges all European States to fulfill its role and responsibility in combating poverty and marginalization in a changing world.”
“Caritas Europa urges all European States to fulfill its role and responsibility in combating poverty and marginalization in a changing world.”
» 11.03.13 - 'A Decent Life for All': Must include a rethinking of the EU’s development model
Caritas Europa welcomes the European Commission's vision of a 'Decent Life for All', but regrets the weak commitment on the 'Right to Food' in the post-2015 framework and an unclear action plan by the EU.
Caritas Europa welcomes the European Commission's vision of a 'Decent Life for All', but regrets the weak commitment on the 'Right to Food' in the post-2015 framework and an unclear action plan by the EU.
» 08.03.13 - International Women’s Day: making the field level
Caritas urges the world to banish the discrimination and stereotypes which trap women in poverty and give them the chance to be full partners in global development.
Caritas urges the world to banish the discrimination and stereotypes which trap women in poverty and give them the chance to be full partners in global development.
» 22.02.13 - EU Development Ministers take steps in right direction on Post 2015 Framework
Nevertheless, Caritas Europa stresses that there are still unclear positions on vital issues such as poverty-reduction, access to food/Food Security and participation.
Nevertheless, Caritas Europa stresses that there are still unclear positions on vital issues such as poverty-reduction, access to food/Food Security and participation.
» 30.01.13 - "Caritas must have a say on how the world will show solidarity to the poorest in 2015," says Secretary General Nuño Mayer
Caritas Europa strives to influence the preparations of EU Ministers in charge of Development's agenda for the Post Millenium Goal/Beyond 2015 negotiations
Caritas Europa strives to influence the preparations of EU Ministers in charge of Development's agenda for the Post Millenium Goal/Beyond 2015 negotiations
» 14.12.12 - Caritas warns about dramatic decline in public funding
Reduction of development aid has fallen to lower levels than in 2005. Caritas Europa supports the following statement by Caritas Spain.
Reduction of development aid has fallen to lower levels than in 2005. Caritas Europa supports the following statement by Caritas Spain.
» 29.11.12 - Greater protection for migrants in the time of crisis
"We are here for change" - Civil society leaders point to co-responsibility with Governments for solutions in labour migration, rights and development, at the Global Forum on Migration & Development in Mauritius.
"We are here for change" - Civil society leaders point to co-responsibility with Governments for solutions in labour migration, rights and development, at the Global Forum on Migration & Development in Mauritius.
» 23.10.12 - EU’s development priorities welcomed, but post-2015 framework must ensure just and sustainable world for all human beings
Caritas Europa welcomes a recent commitment of the EU on poverty eradication in Post-2015, but a stronger political will is still needed to make it work as a real change.
Caritas Europa welcomes a recent commitment of the EU on poverty eradication in Post-2015, but a stronger political will is still needed to make it work as a real change.
» 16.10.12 - The EU has a special responsibility to guarantee the Right to Food in the future overarching Post-2015 development framework
Secure access to adequate and safe food is a universal Human Right, which all states of the international community are mutually obliged to respect, protect and fulfill. As the world’s largest actor in agricultural trade, the EU has a special responsibility in this respect.
Secure access to adequate and safe food is a universal Human Right, which all states of the international community are mutually obliged to respect, protect and fulfill. As the world’s largest actor in agricultural trade, the EU has a special responsibility in this respect.
» 15.10.12 - The Right to Food must be the foundation of global food governance in the Post-2015 framework
The Right to Food must be understood in a very participative manner, involving CSOs and individuals in the development of the monitoring mechanisms.
The Right to Food must be understood in a very participative manner, involving CSOs and individuals in the development of the monitoring mechanisms.
» 02.10.12 - Hungry People Cannot Wait - Caritas Europa at European Development Days
High level panel discussion with the aim of generating recommendations and raising awareness among decision makers to find concrete solutions against hunger and poverty.
High level panel discussion with the aim of generating recommendations and raising awareness among decision makers to find concrete solutions against hunger and poverty.
» 21.06.12 - Caritas calls the EU to insist for a roadmap on ‘Beyond 2015’ in Rio+20
The EU could take a leading role in proactive initiatives insisting for a roadmap on ‘Beyond 2015’, including time-specific milestones to develop the new framework. It is crucial for Caritas that the EU seeks for a closer cooperation with developing and least developed countries.
The EU could take a leading role in proactive initiatives insisting for a roadmap on ‘Beyond 2015’, including time-specific milestones to develop the new framework. It is crucial for Caritas that the EU seeks for a closer cooperation with developing and least developed countries.
» 01.06.12 - Caritas is fed up with hunger – Demands a future without hunger
Dying of hunger in our world of plenty is a scandal and the denial of the most basic human right: the right to food. Hunger is not a natural phenomenon; it has social, economic and political causes. Caritas tackles this challenge at the Congress “Future Without Hunger” in Vienna on 1-2 June 2012.
Dying of hunger in our world of plenty is a scandal and the denial of the most basic human right: the right to food. Hunger is not a natural phenomenon; it has social, economic and political causes. Caritas tackles this challenge at the Congress “Future Without Hunger” in Vienna on 1-2 June 2012.
» 01.06.12 - Future without hunger - Live streaming from Vienna
Caritas' international congress on global hunger and sustainable food security started today in Vienna. The two-day event gathers key-figures and experts from around the world to discuss and present sustainable solutions to global hunger.
Caritas' international congress on global hunger and sustainable food security started today in Vienna. The two-day event gathers key-figures and experts from around the world to discuss and present sustainable solutions to global hunger.
» 27.01.12 - Director of CAFOD Favours Adoption of a Financial Transaction Tax
"Adopting an FTT at EU level is the right thing to do," says Chris Bain, member of Caritas Europa Executive Board.
"Adopting an FTT at EU level is the right thing to do," says Chris Bain, member of Caritas Europa Executive Board.
» 19.12.11 - European Development Days 2011
Caritas Europa organised the seminar "Preventing a New Famine in the Horn of Africa: The role of the EU in building resilience", along with One, Oxfam and the Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) in Warsaw on 15-16 December.
Caritas Europa organised the seminar "Preventing a New Famine in the Horn of Africa: The role of the EU in building resilience", along with One, Oxfam and the Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH) in Warsaw on 15-16 December.
» 01.12.11 - Caritas World AIDS Day Call to Pharmaceutical Companies: Put the Lives and Future of Children above the Exclusive Search for Profit
800 children die every day of AIDS-related diseases, as less than 20% have access to the medicines they need to stay alive.
800 children die every day of AIDS-related diseases, as less than 20% have access to the medicines they need to stay alive.
» 30.11.11 - CE at European Development Days: How to Prevent Another Famine in Horn of Africa
Together with Polish Humanitarian Action, OXFAM International and ONE, Caritas Europa participates in the panel discussions at the European Development Days in Warsaw.
Together with Polish Humanitarian Action, OXFAM International and ONE, Caritas Europa participates in the panel discussions at the European Development Days in Warsaw.
» 17.11.11 - European Caritas Organisations Worried About Lawless Situation in Areas of Colombia
Caritas' Working Group for Colombia denounces violation of human rights in areas where several armed groups are present.
Caritas' Working Group for Colombia denounces violation of human rights in areas where several armed groups are present.
» 20.06.11 - Michel Roy: The Caritas network is unique
The former Advocacy Director of Secours Catholique and newly elected Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Michel Roy tells Caritas Europa about his new role and his plans for the future [Inteview conductedi n French]
The former Advocacy Director of Secours Catholique and newly elected Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, Michel Roy tells Caritas Europa about his new role and his plans for the future [Inteview conductedi n French]
» 27.05.11 - Sweden and Monaco join Caritas Europa
Caritas Europa's International Policy and Advocacy Working Group President, Michel Roy appointed Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis
Caritas Europa's International Policy and Advocacy Working Group President, Michel Roy appointed Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis
» 23.05.11 - New Strategic Framework for Caritas Europa
The 45 member organisations of Caritas Europa approved a new Strategic Framework for a ten years period from 2011 to 2020 at their annual regional conference in Rome on 21 May 2011
The 45 member organisations of Caritas Europa approved a new Strategic Framework for a ten years period from 2011 to 2020 at their annual regional conference in Rome on 21 May 2011
» 28.01.11 - European development policy must respond to people’s needs not to EU’s interests
What should the European development policy look like in the future? Caritas Europa tried to answer this important question by contributing to the consultation launched by the European Commission on their Green Paper entitled ‘EU development policy in support of inclusive growth and sustainable development: Improving the impact of EU development policy’
What should the European development policy look like in the future? Caritas Europa tried to answer this important question by contributing to the consultation launched by the European Commission on their Green Paper entitled ‘EU development policy in support of inclusive growth and sustainable development: Improving the impact of EU development policy’
» 11.01.11 - Haiti: One year on
Caritas organisations across Europe are marking one year since a devastating 7.0 earthquake jolted Haiti. Learn more about their actions and commitments
Caritas organisations across Europe are marking one year since a devastating 7.0 earthquake jolted Haiti. Learn more about their actions and commitments
» 07.12.10 - Calling for a global democratic green world based on sustainable growth
European Development Days: Lesley-Ann Knight challenges the European Union to continue the work undertaken in 2010 to tackle poverty world-wide
European Development Days: Lesley-Ann Knight challenges the European Union to continue the work undertaken in 2010 to tackle poverty world-wide
» 08.10.10 - South Sudan needs support from International Community to prevent humanitarian disaster
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is touring Europe to raise awareness of the dangers that South Sudan is facing in the run-up to next January's pivotal independence referendum
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio in South Sudan is touring Europe to raise awareness of the dangers that South Sudan is facing in the run-up to next January's pivotal independence referendum
» 20.07.10 - "Haiti government is putting its own interests before the interests of the people"
The president of Caritas Europa, Prof. Erny Gillen, visited the island last week and is critical of the way the government of Haiti is dealing with the post-quake reconstruction process
The president of Caritas Europa, Prof. Erny Gillen, visited the island last week and is critical of the way the government of Haiti is dealing with the post-quake reconstruction process
» 08.07.10 - Belgian EU Presidency sets fight on poverty in Europe as a key priority
Caritas Europa welcomes this orientation and remains hopeful it will not mean the non-fulfillment of earlier pledges to fight poverty globally
Caritas Europa welcomes this orientation and remains hopeful it will not mean the non-fulfillment of earlier pledges to fight poverty globally
» 22.06.10 - European Council Summit agreement on MDGs – A step in the right direction
Caritas Europa welcomes EU leaders’ decision to commit to the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
Caritas Europa welcomes EU leaders’ decision to commit to the achievement of the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
» 16.06.10 - The Right to Food should Prevail over Commercial and Geo-political Interests
Caritas Europa sends letter to Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş on food security in developing countries
Caritas Europa sends letter to Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Dacian Cioloş on food security in developing countries
» 11.06.10 - Caritas Europa asks MEPs to support its recommendations on MDGs at Plenary vote in Strasbourg
MEPs' vote to come out a couple of days before the European Council Summit of 17-18 June where the EU will adopt its common position ahead of the pivotal forthcoming UN High-level Meeting on MDGs next September
MEPs' vote to come out a couple of days before the European Council Summit of 17-18 June where the EU will adopt its common position ahead of the pivotal forthcoming UN High-level Meeting on MDGs next September
» 27.05.10 - EU must rethink its development policies to better combat poverty
Caritas Europa co-organises an international conference about the global impact of the anti-poverty policies of the European Union and its Member States
Caritas Europa co-organises an international conference about the global impact of the anti-poverty policies of the European Union and its Member States
» 11.05.10 - Repressive migration policies are doomed to fail as development policies do not structurally improve standards of living in developing countries
Caritas Europa pleads for search of positive synergies between migration and development in recently issued Reflection Paper
Caritas Europa pleads for search of positive synergies between migration and development in recently issued Reflection Paper
» 28.04.10 - Caritas urges EU to meet its commitments to Millennium Development Goals
Caritas has published a new position paper in which it asks the EU to respect its commitment to achieving the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
Caritas has published a new position paper in which it asks the EU to respect its commitment to achieving the Millenium Development Goals by 2015
» 27.04.10 - Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV produce joint commentary on food security
Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV have written a joint response to the Commission's recent Communication on Food Security in anticipation of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting (10-11 May).
Caritas Europa, CIDSE and APRODEV have written a joint response to the Commission's recent Communication on Food Security in anticipation of the upcoming Foreign Affairs Council meeting (10-11 May).
» 04.03.10 - Gathering Civil Society and European Commission on development cooperation
Caritas Europa and CIDSE organise a North-South Forum on Development Cooperation, 2-4 March 2010, that will conclude with a public event at the European Parliament hosted by MEPs Thijs Berman and Bart Staes
Caritas Europa and CIDSE organise a North-South Forum on Development Cooperation, 2-4 March 2010, that will conclude with a public event at the European Parliament hosted by MEPs Thijs Berman and Bart Staes
» 24.02.10 - Caritas delegation met with MEP Nathalie Griesbeck on Migration and Development
Ms Griesbeck, a member of the Justice and Liberties Committee, was briefed on Caritas’ three main concerns regarding EU policies on migration and development
Ms Griesbeck, a member of the Justice and Liberties Committee, was briefed on Caritas’ three main concerns regarding EU policies on migration and development
» 19.02.10 - Meeting Cabinet of European Parliament President
Caritas Europa meets the Head of Cabinet of the Euopean Parliament President, Mr. Jerzy Buzek to convey recommendations on key EU policy issues
Caritas Europa meets the Head of Cabinet of the Euopean Parliament President, Mr. Jerzy Buzek to convey recommendations on key EU policy issues
» 11.02.10 - Europe 2020: The protection of human beings and the environment must prevail
Caritas Europa wants to seize this opportunity to urge EU-leaders to pursue an agenda that privileges the protection of the human being and the environment
Caritas Europa wants to seize this opportunity to urge EU-leaders to pursue an agenda that privileges the protection of the human being and the environment
» 13.01.10 - The right to food is a basic human right
Smallholder, family based agriculture has proven to be the most sustainable way to enhance food security. Investments in agriculture, after being neglected for too many years, should increase while supporting local priorities
Smallholder, family based agriculture has proven to be the most sustainable way to enhance food security. Investments in agriculture, after being neglected for too many years, should increase while supporting local priorities
» 17.12.09 - European Bishops urge the EU to decide on unilateral emission reduction by 30% by 2020
The Bishops from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom say that the EU have to show true solidarity with the poorest as they are the most affected by climate change
The Bishops from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom say that the EU have to show true solidarity with the poorest as they are the most affected by climate change
» 02.12.09 - No new money - No deal! EU should revise its climate finance position to reach equitable deal in Copenhagen
Faith-based organisations have issued actions that would make the EU’s climate finance proposal adequate and equitable if implemented before COP15
Faith-based organisations have issued actions that would make the EU’s climate finance proposal adequate and equitable if implemented before COP15
» 04.11.09 - Caritas at the Civil Society days at the 2009 Global Forum on Migration and Development
the Caritas delegation presented a background paper on “mainstreaming migration in development planning – key actors, key strategies, key actions
the Caritas delegation presented a background paper on “mainstreaming migration in development planning – key actors, key strategies, key actions
» 29.10.09 - Advocating climate justice and greater policy coherence at the European Development Days
Caritas Europa, along with several other organisations and institutions, organised a panel discussion entitled ‘The Copenhagen Climate Deal and the Right to Development” at the 4th European Development Days (EDD)
Caritas Europa, along with several other organisations and institutions, organised a panel discussion entitled ‘The Copenhagen Climate Deal and the Right to Development” at the 4th European Development Days (EDD)
» 27.10.09 - European faith-based networks worried about what role the EU will play in Copenhagen
The Secretary General of Caritas Europa, along with the Secretary Generals of two other faith-based networks, has sent a letter to top EU decision-makers asking them to ensure that the European Council will show leadership on climate change
The Secretary General of Caritas Europa, along with the Secretary Generals of two other faith-based networks, has sent a letter to top EU decision-makers asking them to ensure that the European Council will show leadership on climate change
» 28.08.09 - Caritas supports international efforts for review of the UN Convention Against Corruption
15 faith-based organisations worry about this landmark convention remaining just a well intentionated effort if the EU does not take the lead in forthcoming negotiations
15 faith-based organisations worry about this landmark convention remaining just a well intentionated effort if the EU does not take the lead in forthcoming negotiations
» 07.07.09 - Europe, grasp the opportunity for global social justice!
Caritas urges European policy-makers to make a difference for the poor of the world.
Caritas urges European policy-makers to make a difference for the poor of the world.
» 01.07.09 - Caritas' perspective on CSO Development Effectiveness
Caritas Europa and Caritas Czech participated actively at the CSO Development Conference held on 23-24 June in Prague.
Caritas Europa and Caritas Czech participated actively at the CSO Development Conference held on 23-24 June in Prague.
» 11.06.09 - Caritas Europa's remarks on the new EU "Blue Card System"
On May 25th, 2009, the EU Council adopted the so-called “Blue-Card Directive”, aimed at facilitating entry and residence of third country citizens for highly-qualified employment.
On May 25th, 2009, the EU Council adopted the so-called “Blue-Card Directive”, aimed at facilitating entry and residence of third country citizens for highly-qualified employment.
» 01.04.09 - Caritas calls on the EU to put commitments towards the poor at the heart of G20 talks
On the occasion of the G20 summit, which is being held tomorrow in London, Caritas asks European leaders to bring back ethics in economy and keep their promises towards the people living in poverty through delivering aid and policy coherence for development.
On the occasion of the G20 summit, which is being held tomorrow in London, Caritas asks European leaders to bring back ethics in economy and keep their promises towards the people living in poverty through delivering aid and policy coherence for development.
» 24.03.09 - Caritas Europa asks the EU to take impact of crisis in migration and development into consideration
Caritas Europa warns about seamy side of current protectionist measures taken by some Member States to deal with the impact of the crisis on the labour market.
Caritas Europa warns about seamy side of current protectionist measures taken by some Member States to deal with the impact of the crisis on the labour market.
» 09.03.09 - European Commission's Communication on climate change "not strong enough"
Caritas and CIDSE have analysed the propositions of the European Commission and urge EU leaders to show greater ambition and leadership during the next EU Spring Summit.
Caritas and CIDSE have analysed the propositions of the European Commission and urge EU leaders to show greater ambition and leadership during the next EU Spring Summit.
» 05.01.09 - Caritas Europa presents its Annual Work Plan 2009
Bringing together the human, technical and financial resources of all the Caritas organisations throughout Europe to promote human development, social justice and sustainable social systems.
Bringing together the human, technical and financial resources of all the Caritas organisations throughout Europe to promote human development, social justice and sustainable social systems.
» 19.12.08 - Meeting the forthcoming Czech EU Presidency on Caritas Europa main activities
In the framework of its traditional advocacy work towards the successively forthcoming holders of the EU Presidency, Caritas Europa met representatives of the future Czech EU Presidency for an informal dialogue on relevant policy issues.
In the framework of its traditional advocacy work towards the successively forthcoming holders of the EU Presidency, Caritas Europa met representatives of the future Czech EU Presidency for an informal dialogue on relevant policy issues.
» 04.09.08 - Will development aid work after the Accra High-Level Forum?
Caritas Internationalis delegation is attending the OECD 3rd High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Aiming to review how aid is being spent in order to make it more effective, Caritas delegate Rene Grotenhuis fears that political unwillingness from key-role donors could stop the Forum to deliver any major improvement for the poor in developing countries
Caritas Internationalis delegation is attending the OECD 3rd High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Aiming to review how aid is being spent in order to make it more effective, Caritas delegate Rene Grotenhuis fears that political unwillingness from key-role donors could stop the Forum to deliver any major improvement for the poor in developing countries
» 28.07.08 - EU’s Impact Assessment Guidelines must improve to better contribute to poverty eradication
Caritas Europa has answered to the European Commission's consultation on the draft Impact Assessment Guidelines (IAG). Its response was officially submitted on 25 July.
Caritas Europa has answered to the European Commission's consultation on the draft Impact Assessment Guidelines (IAG). Its response was officially submitted on 25 July.
» 18.03.08 - Protest against Commissioner Louis Michel at EU-ACP Joint Parliamentary Assembly
Upon his arrival at the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of EU and ACP countries, Mr. Michel was presented with a line up of civil society activists and MPs carrying the message ‘Brussels made the Economic Partnership Agreements will not fit ACPs.
Upon his arrival at the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of EU and ACP countries, Mr. Michel was presented with a line up of civil society activists and MPs carrying the message ‘Brussels made the Economic Partnership Agreements will not fit ACPs.
» 07.03.08 - Caritas and CIDSE stand together against poverty
Caritas Europa and CIDSE organised a seminar on November 13-16 in Arusha,Tanzania on "Changing dynamics and strategies in cooperation and partnership for sustainable funding".
Caritas Europa and CIDSE organised a seminar on November 13-16 in Arusha,Tanzania on "Changing dynamics and strategies in cooperation and partnership for sustainable funding".
» 01.01.08 - Headlines from Caritas Internationalis
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