SOLIDAR Foundation Policy Recommendations on Peace Education In 2022, SOLIDAR Foundation’s work revolved around the theme of Peace Education as a tool for achieving learning and sustainable societies. As the culmination of a whole year of activities, a Policy Paper on Peace Education titled A Sustainable Journey to Peace: Peace Education in the Context of Global Citizenship…
ECHO Network Study Visit Berlin – Social Media and Political Education From 28 until 30 March the first Study Visit in the framework of the ECHO Network project took place in Berlin, organized by SOLIDAR Foundation’s member Willi Eichler Akademie (WEA). The ECHO Network project (re)presents a vision for democratising the online space and for empowering each…
Every year, since the year 2000, SOLIDAR organises its Silver Rose Awards in the European Parliament in cooperation with the Socialists & Democrats Group in the European Parliament (S&D), an occasion to celebrate Civil Society Organisations and individuals whose extraordinary struggles contribute greatly to social justice and solidarity throughout the world. This year, the Silver Rose is organized by SOLIDAR in…
Ahead of the vote in the plenary session of the European Parliament on 18 April 2023, 17 entities, including NGOs working on social and climate issues and green business, published a joint statement in support of the Social Climate Fund, the first EU Fund specifically dedicated to provide financial support to vulnerable households, transport users and micro-enterprises in the…
Strengthening Citizen Participation in the Future of Democracy – Civil Society Days ’23 Citizens having more room to guide the discussions and having more participation in decision-making processes are key aspects to ensure the future of participatory and deliberative democracy within the EU. In early March, during the EESC Civil Society Days, the Workshop Session…
A year has passed since Russia invaded Ukraine in a large-scale war effort. A year of atrocities, millions forced to flee, tens of thousands of dead, raped and tortured, illegal annexations and perpetual war crimes. As things stand, there is no end in sight, but rather worrying and extremely dangerous signs of escalation. We condemn…
SOLIDAR calls for a Just Transition towards Social Justice globally. Today, 20th February, SOLIDAR celebrates, together with its members, the World Day of Social Justice and organises for the respect of human rights, climate action, equity, social justice and peace. Ensuring that the green transition towards climate neutrality is Just and Fair and includes all countries across…
On 16 January 2023, Myrtle Witbooi, President of the International Domestic Workers’ Federation (IDWF) passed away, after a long battle with cancer. The whole SOLIDAR family is heartbroken at the news and sends its deepest condolences to IDWF, her family and her comrades all around the world. Myrtle Witbooi had been a courageous fighter all her life,…
December 12 2022 Ahead of the next European Council, which is taking place on 15 December 2022 in Brussels, EEB and SOLIDAR call on political leaders in Europe to recognise that the European Green Deal is a peace project that promotes energy and materials independence, strengthens social, economic and environmental resilience, and, if designed properly, enables a Just…
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