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2504, 2024

FAFCE welcomes inclusion of surrogacy in human trafficking directive

April 25th, 2024|Categories: Children's Rights, European Union, Human dignity, Latest News|Tags: , , , , |

Brussels, 25th April 2024 This week the European Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority to include, among other matters, the issue of surrogacy in a directive aimed at preventing human trafficking. 563 MEPs voted in favour, with 7 voting

2504, 2024

Solidarity Between Generations – FAFCE Supports AGE Campaign

April 25th, 2024|Categories: Ageing, Demographic challenges, European Union, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , |

Brussels, 25th April 2024 Today AGE Platform Europe launched a campaign ahead of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations on the 29th of April. The Day, initiated by AGE, promotes intergenerational dialogue and solidarity. In the words of

1104, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Abortion vote at European Parliament an “ideological declaration”, says FAFCE

April 11th, 2024|Categories: Children's Rights, Demographic challenges, Demographic challenges, European Union, European Union, Children's Rights, Latest News, Latest News, Press Release, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Brussels, 11th April 2024 Reacting to the vote, FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi commented, “this vote is nothing more than cynical political posturing before the European elections. The matter of abortion is not in the ambit of the European Parliament.

1004, 2024

The Importance of ‘Sunday Protection’, European Sunday Alliance organises Parliamentary Breakfast

April 10th, 2024|Categories: Ageing, Demographic challenges, European Union, Family & Work-life balance, Human dignity, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Brussels, 10th April 2024 The European Sunday Alliance organised a breakfast seminar this morning with MEPs, Commission representatives, trade unionists, policy experts, and faith-based advisers. The meeting was entitled The Importance of ‘Sunday Protection’ in EU Policy Initiatives On

604, 2024

PRESS RELEASE Rome conference on the Universal Abolition of Surrogacy: “finding common ground for human dignity”

April 6th, 2024|Categories: Children's Rights, Demographic challenges, European Union, Human dignity, Latest News, Press Release|Tags: , , , , , , |

Rome, 6th April 2024 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is proud to be a part of the coalition committed to the universal abolition of surrogacy. Hosted by the Casablanca Declaration, the first day of the

2803, 2024

Easter message from FAFCE

March 28th, 2024|Categories: Demographic challenges, Economy of the Family, European Union, Family & Work-life balance, Human dignity, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , , |

Brussels, 28th March 2024 Dear Friends, This week we celebrate with our families the mysteries of the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. With this newsletter, we wish you a peaceful Easter and also reflect on some of the many

2103, 2024

FAFCE attends World Down Syndrome Day in Geneva

March 21st, 2024|Categories: Children's Rights, Human dignity, Latest News, United Nations|Tags: , , , , , |

Brussels, 21st March 2024 FAFCE marked World Down Syndrome Day by participating in the event co-hosted by ART21 (Association Romande Trisomie 21) at the United Nations in Geneva.  Pope Francis during World Down Syndrome Day in 2021 said that:

2103, 2024

FAFCE stresses family-work balance priority at Tripartite Social Summit

March 21st, 2024|Categories: Council of Europe, Demographic challenges, Economy of the Family, European Union, Family & Work-life balance, Human dignity, Latest News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Brussels, 21st March, 2024 On Wednesday 20th March, representatives from the EU institutions met at the Tripartite Social Summit. Co-chaired by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission (and featuring trade union and

2003, 2024

FAFCE co-hosts Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future conference

March 20th, 2024|Categories: Ageing, Demographic challenges, Economy of the Family, European Union, FAFCE, Family & Work-life balance, Latest News, Parenthood & Children education|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Brussels, 20th March 2024 FAFCE co-hosted a conference yesterday entitled Investing in the Family, Investing in the Future. Held at the European Parliament in Brussels, the conference emphasised the significance of investing in family policies for a brighter future.

1903, 2024

FAFCE celebrates Saint Joseph’s Day

March 19th, 2024|Categories: Children's Rights, Economy of the Family, European Union, Family & Work-life balance, Heroes of the Family Movement, Latest News, Parenthood & Children education|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Brussels, 19th March 2024 19th March marks the feast of Saint Joseph. In Spain, Portugal and Italy, Saint Joseph's Day is also celebrated as Father's Day. We wish everyone a blessed Saint Joseph's Day, especially to fathers and husbands.