Is observance all we can do? Support teachers & quality education for all! International Day of Education
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Is observance all we can do? Support teachers & quality education for all! International Day of Education

Is observance all we can do? Support teachers & quality education for all! International Day of Education With a shorter history that Teacher’s Day, the International Day of Education (24 January) was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly as such in 2018. The reason was to celebrate the role of education in bringing global…

Silver Rose Awards 2021: Solidarity and Unity are key to support domestic workers’ struggles worldwide
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Silver Rose Awards 2021: Solidarity and Unity are key to support domestic workers’ struggles worldwide

On 18 November 2021, SOLIDAR and the S&D Party in the European Parliament held the 2021 edition of the Silver Rose Awards. This year, the ceremony was organized in the framework of the prestigious bi-annual event of the GLOBAL PROGRESSIVE FORUM, a three-day event where key progressive figures from all over the world meet and discuss common and forward-thinking ideas…

COP26: Yet another missed opportunity – By Simona Fabiani, CGIL
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COP26: Yet another missed opportunity – By Simona Fabiani, CGIL

November 18, 2021 The 26th UN conference on climate change has just ended in Glasgow. In the midst of a climate emergency – the World Health Organisation calls it the greatest threat to human health in our time – the final decision was inadequate. We are aware that, considering a unanimous decision was required, it was not…

COP26: ‘Just Transition’ regrettably overlooked in the Glasgow Climate Pact
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COP26: ‘Just Transition’ regrettably overlooked in the Glasgow Climate Pact

November 16, 2021 The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, which took place between 31st October and 13th November in the UK, was a milestone in the fight against the ongoing climate and environmental crisis. It was, however, a small milestone with several caveats, last minute revisions and a political powerplay unfit for the immense challenges that we are facing. SOLIDAR, like many other civil society organisations and populations…

2021 Silver Rose Awards goes to Myrtle Witbooi, President of IDWF
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2021 Silver Rose Awards goes to Myrtle Witbooi, President of IDWF

First held in 2000, the Silver Rose Awards is a yearly event organised by SOLIDAR in the European Parliament in cooperation with the S&D Group. It is an occasion to celebrate Civil Society Organisations and individuals whose extraordinary struggles contribute greatly to social justice and solidarity throughout the world. The Awards represent also a moment for SOLIDAR members, partners and the whole Progressive family to come together. Since the first edition of the Silver Rose Awards,…

COP26: Time to Put a Global Just Transition at the Centre!
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COP26: Time to Put a Global Just Transition at the Centre!

November 8, 2021 SOLIDAR strongly believes in the need and urgency for a transition towards climate neutral and more sustainable societies in Europe and all over the planet. However, we are convinced that the transition will only be successful if accompanied by real commitment and action, a clear timeline, as well as appropriate investment towards achieving social justice and the well-being of people. We also strongly believe that these processes should be done in consultation with civil society and the people…

Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and the EU – stop push backs at the Belarus border!
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Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and the EU – stop push backs at the Belarus border!

Migrants are the only victims as Belarus, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and the EU are battling for border control and political gains. Ever since the illegitimate president of Belarus, Alexandar Lukashenko, made true of his threat to ‘’flood Europe with migrants and drugs’’, thousands of migrants are caught in a geopolitical play with deadly outcomes.   Belarus has effectively opened a new migrant route to…

ETUC and ITUC calls on the EU Council and EU Member States to recognize the State of Palestine
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ETUC and ITUC calls on the EU Council and EU Member States to recognize the State of Palestine

In view of the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) that will take place on October 18th, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) have sent a letter asking the EU Council and EU Member States to recognize the State of Palestine.  The letter recalls EU’s obligation to promote respect for human rights in…