World NGO Day

On 27 February the FEDE attended the World NGO Day debate organised by the Conference of INGOs. The debate was entitled ‘Why do we need NGOs? (I)NGO contribution to the work and to the mandate of the Council of Europe’. In today’s Europe, democratic principles are being increasingly challenged. The debate of 27 February was an opportunity for civil society representatives, diplomats, students and Council of Europe staff to reaffirm the central role of NGOs in defending human rights, democracy and the rule of law. In close contact with citizens, NGOs work hard to find fresh solutions to contemporary challenges linked to education and culture, migration, the respect of fundamental rights, climate change and many others. The FEDE is proud to belong to the Council of Europe’s Conference of INGOs, [lire plus]

World NGO Day2024-01-26T15:14:56+01:00

The three developments concerning the Council of Europe’s work on education provision for refugees

In November, the Council of Europe has worked strongly on education provision for refugees. The Lisbon Recognition Convention Committee adopted a Recommendation on Recognition of Qualifications held by Refugees, Displaced Persons and Persons in a Refugee-like Situation, established in conjunction with UNESCO. The document is available in English, French, Russian and Spanish, through  https://www.coe.int/fr/web/education/-/new-recommendation-on-recognition-of-qualifications-held-by-refugees  The presentation video of the European Qualifications Passport for Refugees (EQPR) has been launched: https://www.coe.int/fr/web/education/-/launch-of-docentary-on-the-project-european-qualifications-passport-for-refugees- The Council of Europe launched a Toolkit designed to assist organisations that provide language support for refugees, and especially the volunteers working for them. The toolkit is available in 7 languages and can be consulted on the LIAM website: https://www.coe.int/en/web/lang-migrants.

The three developments concerning the Council of Europe’s work on education provision for refugees2023-02-23T15:30:46+01:00
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