Happy International Day of Education! 💡Did you know? In 2022, COFACE Families Europe and KMOP Education Hub joined forces to create the L.I.N.K. programme. Check out the platform and register for free here: education-hub.kmop.org/l-i-n-k/ LINK is yours to explore. Happy learning!

We had the first 2026 meeting of the European care alliance this week where we planned out our actions for 2026 to help strengthen care systems across the EU. 🖇️ Check out more here: coface-eu.org/european-car...

We will continue to act as a bridge between families, civil society, and European institutions, ensuring that policies better reflect the diversity, needs, and strengths of families across Europe. Thank you for the continued support and partnership! #familieseurope #socialrights #community

📊 New Policy Brief Alert!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 “Making Families Visible: Closing EU Data Gaps for Better Policies” is out now! Better data = better policies for families of all types. 👉Read the policy brief here: coface-eu.org/policy-brief... #familiesmatter #PolicyDiscussion

Today on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we release our new EU Policy Review with a spotlight the realities of working parents with disabilities. Read the full review 👉 coface-eu.org/eu-policy-re... #IDPD #DisabilityRights #Equality #ParentsWithDisabilities

💙 A heartfelt thank you to all who joined the #WorldChildrensDay event at the European Parliament! Child-led, inspiring, and full of ideas for a fairer, safer Europe for every child. Let’s keep listening to children every day. #WorldChildrensDay #ChildRights #CRAG

Powerful child-led discussions today at the European Parliament on: 💬 Inclusion of children with special needs/disabilities 💬 Bullying & cyberbullying Children’s voices must guide EU policies - not just today, but every day. #WorldChildrensDay #CRAG #Childrights

Today we mark #WorldChildrensDay at the European Parliament! Children from across Europe are leading discussions with MEPs on how to make the EU a safer place for every child. #ChildRights #ChildParticipation #CRAG

On this World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence, we are once again calling EU leaders to act. #PassTheLaw - Children can’t wait any longer Read more in our article on The Brussels Times: www.brusselstimes.com/1782594/dela...

🔵As conflict, inequality and digital harm reshape childhood the EU must keep children’s rights at the centre of its agenda. 🗓️On 20 Nov, a child-led event at the European Parliament will highlight how children’s voices can drive this change. #WorldChildrensDay #ChildRights #CRAG #ChildParticipation

We’re excited to be in Paris at @unapei.bsky.social today for the COFACE Disability Platform meeting! Looking forward to exchanging ideas with our members and partners and advancing inclusive practices together. #DisabilityRights #COFACE #InclusiveEurope #FamilyCarers

✨ Missed it live? Watch it now! Two organisations came together in this webinar, to spotlight their work to build trainings and tools to prevent child sexual abuse. 📽️ Catch up here: youtu.be/_f-zes45KNI #BreakfastBytes #childprotection #childsexualabuseprevention

👥 How can schools across Europe work together to prevent bullying? COFACE Families Europe recently took part in an eTwinning peer exchange workshop 📰 Read more about the workshop and the inspiring ideas that emerged: lnkd.in/dHNjyV6C #Education #AntiBullying #ChildRights #PeerLearning #Inclusion

New online course - Understanding Bullying: What Every Parent Needs to Know 100% online | Free | At your own pace | Available in English and Greek 👉 Discover more and register now: education-hub.kmop.org/courses/unde...

To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support on 29th of October, the European Care Alliance urges the EU to earmark dedicated funding for care and support services in the next EU long-term budget. Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car... #CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope

WEBINAR | European peer exchange: Focus - The House of the Child in Belgium Join as together set in the context of the implementation of the European Child Guarantee. 🗓 19 November 2025 | 🕓 10:00 – 12:30 CET | 🌐 Zoom Info & reg: bit.ly/4owCv07 #Europeanchildgarantee #FamilySupport #Webinar

🛡️ COFACE responds to EU’s call for evidence on the upcoming Action Plan against Cyberbullying Read our full response & more details here: 🔗 lnkd.in/grhF73Wj Let’s build a safer digital space together. 💬

📢 Today we host Breaking Silos, Building Futures in Brussels with @odiseehogeschool.bsky.social. Exploring innovative, people-centred family policies. Read more about the conference: coface-eu.org/event/breaki... #BreakingSilos #BuildingFutures

🤖 AI is everywhere, from homes to classrooms. But it can’t replace empathy, trust, or care. Dr. Antonia Torrens shares thoughts on balancing technology and human connection in parenting and teaching: 🔗 coface-eu.org/opinion-teac... #AI #Parenting #Education

💡 New from the European Observatory on Family Policy: Insights on Family Policies. A series on innovative family support across Europe. The three dossiers explores: Italy, Flanders, and Germany. Read more: 🔗 coface-eu.org/european-obs... #FamilyPolicy #SocialSupport @odiseehogeschool.bsky.social

💭 Stepfamilies matter On this important day for stepfamilies in Europe and beyond, take a moment to read this opinion by the Stepfamily Association of Finland on “Building a fairer society supporting parents, children, and communities”. 🔗 bit.ly/4nwQnH8 #Familysupport #Stepfamilies #FamilyDiversity

COFACE Families Europe met with Glenn Micallef to put cyberbullying on the EU agenda. Key themes: empowering parents, platform responsibility, professional training & more. Read more here: coface-eu.org/coface-execu... #OnlineChildSafety #StopCyberbullying

📢 New European monitoring framework to improve Long-Term Care On 27 May, the indicators sub-group of the Social Protection Committee has released its Monitoring Framework for the Council Recommendation on Access to Affordable High-Quality Long-Term Care. Read more: coface-eu.org/monitoring-f...

✨ Missed it live? Watch it now! Our recent webinar with Youth of Diverse Families gave an overview of single and one-parent families in North Macedonia and you can watch it now on YouTube! 📽️ Catch up here: youtu.be/JmRIh13iHbQ #YouthRights #GenderEquality #SingleParents #SocialInclusion #Advocacy

📢 New report: How inclusive is education in Europe for children with disabilities? Our member @unapei.bsky.social reveals gaps and bright spots across 5 countries and what must change to make inclusion real. Read more here. 🔗 bit.ly/44zH96t #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityRights

Our Annual Report 2024 is here! 📊 Read about our work, impact and key moments from the past year. 👉 Read it here: coface-eu.org/wp-content/u... #AnnualReport #FamiliesEurope #YearInReview

💡 Module 3 – Deliver Are you ready to present your course? Module 3 will give you tools to best test your course, evaluate and adjust it before your start communicating about it. Not long until you meet your leaners! Just a click away here: education-hub.kmop.org/courses/the-...

💡 Module 2 – Develop Module 2 will help turn your ideas from Module 1 into a concrete educational experience. This is where you take all the planning from the design phase and turn them into something tangible. Join the 3D course here! education-hub.kmop.org/.../welcome-...

💡 Module 1 – Design Module 1 is about designing your course with purpose since you’re crafting a learning journey that speaks directly to your learner needs! Step into the 3D course here! education-hub.kmop.org/courses/the-...

The 3D e-learning course by COFACE Families Europe & KMOP, provided through the L.I.N.K. programme, is your free gateway to designing powerful short courses in the field of social rights. Join us now! education-hub.kmop.org/courses/the-...

👥 Equal at Home = Equal at Work How to effectively support parents in balancing family and work life? COFACE’s expert meeting in Warsaw explored how care-equal policies can support families, employers & children’s well-being. 🔗 bit.ly/4e3LQIL #EqualAtWork #EqualAtHome #WorkLifeBalance

📣 JOINT STATEMENT Together with the 28 undersigning organisations and experts from across Europe, COFACE Families Europe strongly supports the draft guidelines on Article 28(1) of the Digital Services Act (DSA). 📖 Find out more recommendations and read the joint statement here: bit.ly/43Si3xY

Kicked off our European Expert Meeting on Work-Life Balance this morning in Warsaw. We’re bringing together brilliant minds to talk care, equality & what families really need in 2025. Grateful to all who showed up to build a more inclusive Europe. #WorkLifeBalance #EqualAtHome #EqualAtWork

To mark the #InternationalDayofFamilies on the 15th of May, we are pleased to share rich insights into the policy reforms necessary to better promote family resilience across European countries. Read more 👉 mailchi.mp/coface-eu/in... #EU4Families #SocialEurope #FamilyResilience #rEUsilience

📣 Today, on #InternationalDayofFamilies, we are pleased to highlight the policy reforms necessary to better promote #familyresilience across European countries. 👉 Find out more here: reusilience.eu/project-upda...

Over the past 3 years, social policy experts from @stockholm-uni.bsky.social , @ox.ac.uk , KU Leuven, the University of Zagreb, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the University of Warsaw, and @cofaceeu.bsky.social have joined forces to produce a wide range of policy relevant research.

🌍 How can we better support parents in balancing family & work life? COFACE Families Europe hosts the European Expert Meeting on Work-Life Balance on 21 May. 👉 Full programme: coface-eu.org/event/save-t... #WorkLifeBalance #ParentalEquality #FamilyPolicy #SocialEurope #FamilySupport

🎲 WEBINAR | International Day of Play – 11 June 🎲 Join COFACE & Mattel for a convo on play, connection & well-being in a fragmented world. 🗓 11 June 2025 | 🕓 4 PM– 5:30 PM CET | 🌐 Zoom Info & reg: bit.ly/webinarplay2025 #RightToPlay #InternationalDayOfPlay #MentalHealth #ChildWellbeing #UNCRC

@cofaceeu.bsky.social, consortium member of the #PATHS2INCLUDE project, attended the European Economic and Social Committee’s hearing on the New Action Plan on the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) and the EU Anti-poverty Strategy. Read more about the outcomes below🔽

#ChildPoverty is a pressing issue. 🚨 Our new policy paper calls for more funding to tackle poverty, strengthen the #ChildGuarantee, and ensure better social protection & education for all children. 📚💡 Let’s make sure the EU gets this right. #InvestingInChildren

Daniela is a young mom - and part of a movement. With “We care... but who cares for us?”, she’s finding her voice and joining the conversation. 💬 Read her full opinion piece here: coface-eu.org/opinion-the-... #WeCareButWhoCaresForUs #YoungParents #ErasmusPlus #Opinion

COFACE’s Safer Internet Working Group met in Helsinki to tackle today’s digital challenges for families. We talked about AI, smartphones in schools, sharenting & more. Key takeaways 👉 coface-eu.org/coface-safer... #SaferInternet #DigitalInclusion #COFACEFamilies

📢Supporting Informal Carers Across Europe. Informal carers demand recognition and support! We urge the European Commission to champion tailored services and rights through implementation of the Council's long-term care recommendation. #CareForCarers Read our statement coface-eu.org/joint-call-o...

📢Supporting Informal Carers Across Europe. Informal carers demand recognition and support! We urge the European Commission to champion tailored services and rights through implementation of the Council's long-term care recommendation. #CareForCarers Read our statement coface-eu.org/joint-call-o...

We met with Executive Vice President for Social Rights @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, to discuss urgent actions to protect children across Europe. We covered key topics like access to social services, early education, mental health, and funding for children’s rights. Grateful for the conversation! 🙏

Curious about the determinants of labour market inclusion for vulnerable European citizens? 👉Read PATHS2INCLUDE latest working paper: lnkd.in/eCfucF97 #InclusiveLabourMarket #PATHS2INCLUDE #HorizonEU #EndDiscrimination

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆? This question is raised by Federico Ciani and Arianna Vivoli from ARCO - Action Research for CO-development in a new opinion piece for #PATHS2INCLUDE Perspectives. 👉Read more: bit.ly/3DMzMOo

We met with Executive Vice President for Social Rights @roxanaminzatu.bsky.social, to discuss urgent actions to protect children across Europe. We covered key topics like access to social services, early education, mental health, and funding for children’s rights. Grateful for the conversation! 🙏

The trend in the amount of children and young people at risk of poverty in the EU is not on track to meet the 2030 targets. In addition, the poverty gap between households with and without children is increasing. Efforts to combat child poverty must be increased. More here: tinyurl.com/4hpvd2jy

International Women’s Rights Day marks a key moment for the EU. As the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 ends, the 2026 strategy is a chance to advance inclusion & equity for women. We call for an ambitious path forward! Read our media release: coface-eu.org/time-for-a-g... #IWD2025