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European UnionMEPs pass resolution condemning France's expulsions of Roma
9 Sep 2010
'Sofia Echo' reports that 337 MEPs drafted a strongly worded resolution that condemns France for the deportation of Roma and calls on greater action for the integration of Roma into communities. The resolution was passed. Meanwhile two French Ministers are in Bucharest to discuss an emergency plan regarding the integration of Roma in Romania. More
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European UnionSpain, Belgium and Hungary sign declaration on fighting child poverty
4 Sep 2010
Eurochild reports on its website that the Belgian EU presidency, in cooperation with the King Baudouin Foundation, UNICEF and Eurochild organised a conference "Who Cares? Roadmap for a Recommendation to fight child poverty". During the conference, the three EU presidencies, Spain, Belgium and Hungary signed a declaration calling for the Eu to give particular priority to child poverty ... More
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European UnionTougher penalties to prevent and combat trafficking in human beings
2 Sep 2010
'European Parliament' reports that the Parliamentary Committees on Civil Liberties and Women's Rights approved over 200 amendments to the draft human trafficking directive. using the services of a trafficked person will be a criminal offence, while the definition of trafficking will now include begging or the illegal adoption of children - including trafficking of pregnant women for the purpose... More
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European UnionYouth on the Move: More support for young people's education and mobility will improve acces to job market
4 Aug 2010
European Commissioner for Education reports that in September the Commission will adopt an initiative that aims to promote the mobility of students and trainees to improve the employment situation of young people. The program called 'Youth on the Move' will encourage Member States to work together to improve education and training and access to labour markets. More
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European UnionEU turning blind eye to discrimination against Roma, say human rights groups
30 Jul 2010
'The Guardian' reports that several human rights groups, including Amnesty International and the ERRC criticized the EU for failing to address the violations of laws by several EU member states as they carry out a wave of expulsions of travelling Roma groups. More
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European Union MEPs call for parliament debate on situation of Roma
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European Union Six priorities outlined for European Parliament by Belgian Presidency
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European Union Current Challenges and Opportunities in harmonising asylum and migration and the role of civil society
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European Union International Conference on Children on the Move
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European Union EU states granted protection to 78 800 asylum seekers in 2009
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European Union Human Rights, Congo, Nepal, Libya
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European Union Recession, controls cut illegal immigration to EU
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European Union Tackling modern day "slavery" of trafficking
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European Union Europe must further strengthen fundamental rights protection
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European Union JHA Council releases its conclusions on Foreign unaccompanied minors
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European Union European Protection Order for victims under spotlight by MEPs
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European Union Two million child labourers in EU, says rights NGO
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European Union, Moldova Common struggle against trafficking
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European Union EC urges Member States to make 116 000 missing children hotlines operational
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European Union New measures to improve housing conditions of Roma communities
