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EU and Eurodiaconia update on Roma issues. Brussels, BE. Who are we?. Platform for diaconal actors in 22 European countries Diaconal department of churches (Church of Sweden) Church related providers of social and health services (Sleska Diakonia) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Rue Joseph II, 166, 1000 Bruxelles, +32 2 234 38 60www.eurodiaconia.org - office@eurodiaconia.org
Eurodiaconia is supported under the European Community Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (2007-2013). Views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Commission.
Eurodiaconia is a federation of organisations, institutions and churches providing social and health services and education on a Christian value base throughout Europe. Eurodiaconia is registered as an AISBL in Belgium.
April 20, 2023
EU and Eurodiaconia update on Roma issues
Brussels, BE
WHO ARE WE?Platform for diaconal actors in 22 European countries
Diaconal department of churches (Church of Sweden)
Church related providers of social and health services (Sleska Diakonia)
Christian based providers of social and health services (Kofoedskole)
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Volunteering in Diaconia
EURODIACONIA MEMBERSHIP
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Volunteering in Diaconia
MISSION STATEMENT
Eurodiaconia represents a dynamic, Europe wide community of organisations founded in the Christian faith and working in the tradition of Diaconia, who are committed to a Europe of solidarity, equality and justice.
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VISION STATEMENT
As the leading network for diaconal work in Europe, we look to develop dialogue and partnership between members and influence and engage the wider society. We do this to enable inclusion, care and empowerment of the most vulnerable and excluded and ensure dignity for all.
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OUR GOALS
1. Change through Praxis
2. Change through Advocacy
3. Change through Identity and Values
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Eurodiaconia – an overview
HOW WE WORK
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ROMA – EU DEVELOPMENTS The story so far...
APRIL 2011European Commission proposed a European Framework for National Strategies on Roma Integration
MAY 2011Employment and Social Affairs Council adopted Council Conclusions on the subject
JUNE 2011European Council (EU heads of government) endorsed the Roma Strategy
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EU DEVELOPMENTS Member States had to submit national Roma integration strategies by December 2011
European Commission in process of asessing the national strategies
European Platform for Roma Inclusion next meeting: 22 March 2012, Brussels
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…THE EUROPEAN PLATFORM FOR ROMA INTEGRATION
The platform meetings chaired by the Member State holding the Presidency of the Council (this time Denmark)
Brings together national governments, the EU, international organisations and Roma civil society representatives (Eurodiaconia invited to participate)
Agenda: How to measure that the strategies have an impact on the ground? What resources are foreseen to enable the National Contact Points to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the national strategies? How do MS secure commitment and involvement of regional and local authorities to the implementation?
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HOW DO WE WORK ON ROMA ISSUES?
Annual Network Meetings
Advocacy /lobbying
Working through partnerships
Website, e-news and network page
Providing members with resources and tools
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ADVOCACYWrote ecumenical contribution together with CCME on EU Framework after joint consultation meeting in Budapest
Encourage members to take contact with National Contact Points
Letter template
Contribution to consultation on Recommendation on Child poverty end 2012 (Roma and migration section)
Written contribution: analysis of the national Roma integration strategies
Input from this meeting and other feedback from members will be sent to Task Force in the European Commission
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PARTNERS
Joint Consultation meeting with CCME in Budapest 2011
Joint written contribution with CCME
Current mapping exercise with CCMEInternal reference document (more detailed)
Document on website with basic project and contact information
Aim to finish mid April
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WEBSITE, E-NEWS AND NETWORK PAGE
Roma Network pageOnline space to network
Upload and download, share documents and resources
Calendar of events and a blog
Contact list of all the members of that online network
Roma Network e-newsMonthly issue
Contributions welcome
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EURODIACONIA RESOURCESAND TOOLS
Eurodiaconia policy paper on social rights for Roma
Briefing for members on social rights for Roma
Ecumenical contribution on the EU Framework (also CCME)
Future Reference document (mapping underway!)
Template letter to national contact points
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WHAT IS NEXT?
What do we want to get out of this meeting?
Help assess national strategies to feed back to the European Commission – then essentially to member states
Discuss how you can get involved in the process at local, regional or national level
Next steps for the Network (tomorrow)
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ANALYSING THE NRIS
Today: group work
Tomorrow: feedback in plenary and writing of key messages.
First let’s remind ourselves of the EU Framework….
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EURODIACONIA’S ANALYSIS OF THE EU FRAMEWORK The document takes an integrated approach including targets for
health, housing, education and employment Churches and religious organisations are mentioned twice. The two-way process of integration is highlighted The document states that the national strategies must be consistent
with National Reform Programmes (NRPs) and the Europe 2020 strategy.
Looks beyond the EU to enlargement countries The need to simplify procedures for accessing funds has been
highlighted.
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SHORTCOMINGS IN THE DOCUMENTx A long term perspective is missingx The education goals are not very ambitious x Targets for Member States are not explicit enough and it is not clear
what happens if Member States do not implement their strategies effectively.
x There is no mention of the issues concerning identification documentation and statelessness
x There is no mention of how to change discriminatory attitudes of majority societies
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OVER TO YOU…
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