Poverty isn’t inevitable, it’s systemic We’re launching EAPN Talks series on “The Economics of Poverty”, a tandem of interlinked sessions exposing the roots of inequality and reimagining futures built on solidarity First session: Nov. 12 @ 3:00-5:00 pm Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

An inclusive system is not a privilege, it’s a right! The #TurinDeclaration calls for strong, inclusive care systems that empower families & carers EU & national leaders need to: 🟠Deliver an EU Care Deal 🟠Advance the EU Disability Strategy 🟠Strengthen the Child Guarantee buff.ly/2DTucBx

This month, Eurochild hosted the first in-person meeting of its NOVA Council – the Network of Online Visionaries in Action – in Brussels! The group brings together children aged 12 to 17 who are passionate about shaping a safer, more inclusive digital world. buff.ly/MFl2NJB

Thank you to all consultants, researchers, @uniofgalway.bsky.social, @deusto.bsky.social, @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social, & Middlesex Uni for taking part in our Academic Café! As a Eurochild member, you get access to training, networking, funding opportunities & more: eurochild.org/become-a-mem...

#UNCRC #Article42: everyone should know about #ChildrensRights My colleague Dr Carine Le Borgne and I, explore how knowledge turns into action 👇 ‘How Article 42 makes children’s rights real’ eurochild.org/news/from-kn... #RightsNotWrongs @eurochild-org.bsky.social

#IntegratedWorking is not just good practice—it is the only way to turn the promises of the European #ChildGuarantee & the #UNCRC into real change in the lives of children. #RightsNotWrongs www.linkedin.com/pulse/bridgi...

Today, @allyad.bsky.social, Eurochild Director of Policy, Advocacy & Comms, joined the #ChildRights Unit at @scottishgov.bsky.social to present Eurochild’s work to promote children’s rights. Such a great opportunity to share our experience and learn from each other’s efforts!

Why are so many disadvantaged and SEND learners excluded from the system? Why do so many YP disengage from school? We've had years of people saying curriculum and rigid approaches to behaviour are 'the answer' to solving disadvantage. It's about time we asked if they're part of the problem as well.

Will the 2028–2034 #EUbudget protect #childrights? Eurochild welcomes the ambition to strengthen the EU budget but we’re concerned about unclear plans for the #EUChildGuarantee, #EUAntiPovertyStrategy & #SocialRights. Children must be a priority🔗 buff.ly/LCMFCTu

🚨 11 million #children in #Europe experience #mentalhealth issues! With our new report ‘How children feel’ we give voice to their perspectives & recommendations. They provide insights into the challenges they face & changes they believe are necessary👉 buff.ly/CtfiP8q

Happy International Day of Play! 🥳 On this day, our Secretary General, Sabine Saliba, shared with Toy Industries of Europe some reflections on how powerful and necessary #play is and how much she learned through play. buff.ly/TTeEj2Q

As we approach the fourth anniversary of the #EUChildGuarantee, we are sharing insights from our members across Europe on its implementation. Read about it here: buff.ly/QhidzZg #ChildRights

Later this month, Eurochild, together with the EURoma Network, will release a new report, ‘The #EuropeanChildGuarantee and #RomaChildren: Between Commitment and Practice’. Read more for a sneak peek into the key findings and recommendations: buff.ly/OWbIQXM

It's the fourth anniversary of the #EuropeanChildGuarantee! Since championing in 2015, Eurochild remained a leading civil society voice for its effective implementation & monitoring. Our analysis informed targeted recommendations that you can read here: buff.ly/UtOOT11

Great to see @eurochild-org.bsky.social published in CGLQ 37(1),2025 ‘Let children be active advocates of human rights’ #HumanRightsDefenders Co-authors Sabine Saliba @miekeschuurman.bsky.social Reneta Krivonozova & Lenia Kriki. Big thanks to @tracykirk01.bsky.social @naomilott.bsky.social

Great to see @eurochild-org.bsky.social published in CGLQ 37(1),2025 ‘Let children be active advocates of human rights’ #HumanRightsDefenders Co-authors Sabine Saliba @miekeschuurman.bsky.social Reneta Krivonozova & Lenia Kriki. Big thanks to @tracykirk01.bsky.social @naomilott.bsky.social

The NEW issue of the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care highlights the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of those working in residential child care. Read it online now: buff.ly/GOJYnrV #SJRCC

Great to join Europe@DJHT, the 18th Congress on Children & Youth in 🇩🇪 with 1,300+ participants! I Eurochild team hosted a discussion centred on the EU’s key priorities for #childrights and took part in insightful exchanges with Eurochild members and partners in #Germany!

This #EuropeanMentalHealthWeek we want to highlight childhood as s a crucial period for #mentalhealth. Supporting #children’s mental health is critical for their immediate well-being, building resilience, & preventing future issues: buff.ly/i97ApU1

#UnaccompaniedChildren with #disabilities face double vulnerability Guardians ensure authorities address their needs, including trauma & disabilities. Tailored support, crisis intervention, and positive discipline promote safety & growth eurochild.org/initiative/g... #GUIDEforGuardians

Last weekend, the Eurochild Children’s Council was in Brussels to create a child-friendly version of the @ec.europa.eu’s #MentalHealth & #WellBeing guidelines for schools, working alongside Learning for Well-being Foundation & Re.Brand Studio. buff.ly/V5hZUMW

We stand with our members in #Hungary! The Hungarian #ChildRights Coalition condemns the gov't report misrepresenting EU funds as foreign influence. CERV funds support NGOs aiding marginalised groups—filling gaps in public services They're a pillar of democracy, not an enemy ➡️ buff.ly/cfH2fNs

Civil society in Europe faces tough challenges, but together, we can empower change! 💪 Watch #CivSocWeek as @philea.bsky.social's Hanna Surmatz moderates & is joined by European Environmental Bureau and more to explore funding & support for #CSOs! 🌟 🔴 Live: europa.eu/!3qwk8C

The role of #EUCivilSociety took center stage at #CivSocWeek today! Discussions focused on key challenges, including: 🇪🇺 AI & digital skills; 🇪🇺 affordable housing for all; 🇪🇺 sustainable funding for civil society organisations; 🇪🇺 a future-proof EU budget. Stay tuned for more: europa.eu/!kFhkRc

📢 LIVE: Towards a European Civil Society Strategy at #CivSocWeek! How can we strengthen civic space & civil dialogue in Europe? Key voices weigh in: 🎙️Veronika Mora, Gabriella Civico, Ingrid Bellander Todino, Seamus Boland, & MEP Sergey Lagodinsky 🔴 Watch now: europa.eu/!3qwk8C

💡 Seamus Boland w/ @csogroupeesc.bsky.social at Towards a European Civil Society Strategy, #CivSocWeek Day 4: The strength of a democracy is measured in how it can support its civil society. A strong civic space means a stronger, more resilient Europe! 🔴 Watch live: europa.eu/!3qwk8C

#CivSocWeek may be wrapping up, but the conversation around the future of civil society continues! We’re happy to launch Eurochild’s sub-report on #civilsociety organisations working with #children across Europe: buff.ly/Dd5A5FE

💡Gabriella Civico w/ Civil Society Europe at #CivSocWeek Day 4: A Civil Society Strategy is a welcome step! To be effective, it must be co-designed with CSOs & equip them with the right tools to strengthen democracy & participation. 🔴 Watch live: europa.eu/!3qwk8C

🏆 @eesc-president.bsky.social & @eesc-plosceanu.bsky.social Celebrate the winners of the 15th EESC Civil Society Prize at #CivSocWeek! Honoring innovative initiatives tackling polarisation💪 1. Slovak Debate Association 2. Reporters d'Espoirs 3. FEC Diversité asbl 🔴 Watch live: europa.eu/!3qwk8C

The @eesc.bsky.social is deeply concerned about the rise of harmful polarisation and its impact on democracy. From disinformation to social tensions, multiple crises fuel division. With the #CivilSocietyPrize, we honour organisations that bridge divides and foster dialogue. #CivSocWeek

"If we stop funding advocacy, we lose the watchdogs" – Sabine Saliba, Eurochild SecGen. At #CivSocWeek, we called for support for #childrights defenders: core funding, protection of civic space & accessible EU funding. @eesc.bsky.social @philea.bsky.social @eeanorwaygrants.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

It’s amazing what the early years sector can achieve when we work co operatively. We don’t have to agree on everything, but when we talk, share and work together in a respectful way, we can produce powerful work to support our colleagues. #PlayMatters

Imagine your day without technology.📱Seems unthinkable, right? How can Europe lead this transformation instead of merely observing from the sidelines? ⏺️Follow our workshop at the #CivSocWeek: buff.ly/NIUOEd6 @eesc.bsky.social @techsoup.bsky.social @philea.bsky.social

📍 Live from #CivSocWeek 2025 Mădălina-Mihaela Antoci: "#Young people aren’t just tomorrow’s leaders—they’re today’s# changemakers. By engaging, we shape policies & drive innovation." 👉 Watch live: europa.eu/!3qwk8C

Just going through a box, not opened for years, & found my #ECD #ECEC badges presented with my certificates 🥰 Such great memories of the training & working with the children. #CacheNVQS #EYP #PPA

When a woman is empowered, the world is empowered.💜️ #InternationalWomensDay

Women human rights defenders challenge systems, fight for justice & lead the way to more just & equal societies. Their courage must be met with protection, not persecution. On #InternationalWomensDay & all year long, we must stand with them.

We have published reflections on the evaluation process of @eurochild-org.bsky.social Daphne-CHILD supporting innovative grassroots initiatives to combat violence against children across 9 European countries "These projects are a bright light in a dark world" daphne.childhub.org/en/child-pro...

In our latest blog, Carine, Eurochild Child Participation Coordinator, dives into how we’re integrating meaningful #childparticipation in our recruitment process. Check it out and read the reflections of Eurochild Children’s Council and Eurochild staff: buff.ly/jlLhksC

#Childrights to Protest: Strikes, Corruption, & Fight for Democracy in #Serbia. In his blog, Sasha Stefanović, Director of Eurochild member MODS, discusses rising wave of youth protesting against #corruption, lack of #mediafreedom & shrinking space for #democracy: buff.ly/9fZETB1

Eurochild President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca met with President of #Bulgaria Rumen Georgiev Radev in Sofia to discuss state of #childrights, progress made through #EUChildGuarantee & where additional efforts could make a difference in strengthening Bulgaria’s #childprotection framework.

Eurochild team is in Sofia for a peer-to-peer workshop on advancing impact of #EUChildGuarantee in Bulgaria. Co-organized with our member National Network for Children, the event brings together stakeholders to share best practices & strategise for the next phase of implementation: buff.ly/3YEsKpN

We are excited to share our sub-report on children’s #mentalhealth from our Flagship Report on Children in Need across Europe focusing on: 🔍 Progress ⚠️ Ongoing challenges 💡 Actionable recommendations for EU governments Dive in here: buff.ly/43gHVF8

3 years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, we asked our members about the challenges #Ukraine’s children face: ⚖️ #Childrights & justice at risk 💔 Grief & trauma overwhelming 🛡️ Urgent child protection reforms 🏥 Mental health crisis deepens Read more: buff.ly/4hQi8YW

Watching England v Scotland #CalcuttaCup @sixnations-rugby.bsky.social #EngVSco #AsOne

England v Scotland #CalcuttaCup @sixnations-rugby.bsky.social #EngVSco #AsOne Today I hand over my @bsky.app to 🏉

This week we’re hosting the #DaphneCHILD meeting with Terre des hommes. This 3-year initiative empowers grassroots organisations to tackle #violence against children. We’re selecting projects for €1.3M in grants across 9 countries—with 100+ proposals received! daphne.childhub.org/en/daphne-home

“ #TheRightStart Conf provides an op to highlight role of arts, relationships, & early experiences in realising babies' rights in practice. Delighted to be working with @starcatchersuk.bsky.social & @childreninscotland.bsky.social to drive conversation forward”- @ulgrid.bsky.social ➡️ bit.ly/3Qpq0V2

🚀BREAKING NEWS: Together has just launched an exciting new online training workshop on taking a Children’s Human Rights Approach #UNCRCScotland Join us for our first session on 📆Wed 19 March 25 ⏰14:00-16:30 Find out more here: bit.ly/UNCRCTraining