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International Family Organisation Possible collaboration

International Family Organisation Possible collaboration. Agnes Uhereczky, director Tallinn. COFACE. COFACE since 1958 We have over 50 members in 24 countries We represent about 100 million citizens 3 pillar approach: T/R/S

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International Family Organisation Possible collaboration

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  1. International Family Organisation Possible collaboration Agnes Uhereczky, director Tallinn

  2. COFACE • COFACE since 1958 • We have over 50 members in 24 countries • We represent about 100 million citizens • 3 pillar approach: T/R/S • Special focus on: work-life balance, vulnerable families, disability, housing, health, consumption, safer internet, gender equality

  3. Why a 2014 year campaign? • Demographic challenge – ticking time-bomb for cities and regions • Women’s participation on the labour market • Youth unemployment • Social inclusion and improved quality of life • European Social Investment Package and Investing in Children Recommendation • 2014 is the 20th Anniversary of the UN Intl. Year of the Family

  4. 2014 campaign

  5. Our activities for 2014 • Greek Presidency conference on women’s participation on the labour market (end of April) • European Employers’ Forum in Helsinki (8-9 September) • Italian Presidency event on a sustainable care system, Rome, 4th November • 2014 Alliance • Key outcomes: European Reconciliation Package and EP Intergroup

  6. New Leave policy position • Very heated discussion – not anticipated • Inspired by the EU maternity leave directive – which is now shelved • Looking at Scandinavian models (non-transferable parts for the father and mother, and one portion to be shared • Mentions mothers’ partner • Multiple births and still birth • Carers, adoption, other leave

  7. Thankyou for your attention! www.coface-eu.org auhereczky@coface-eu.org COFACE is supported under the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity – PROGRESS (2007-2013). http://ec.europa.eu/progress

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