With European institutions
The International Movement ATD Fourth World maintains a permanent delegation to the European Union and the Council of Europe.
It aims to:
- Create spaces for European parliamentarians and officials to discuss their commitment concerning the eradication of poverty in Europe and the place of the poorest people within it.
- Utilise mechanisms within the European institutions to make heard, and take on board, the contribution of the poorest citizens towards the future of Europe.
- Work at the policy level in order that European institutions make progress in the fight against poverty in conjunction with the poorest citizens themselves.
A delegation of the International Movement ATD Fourth World, Among Which Young European People, Met by Commissioner for Education, Culture and Youth, Androulla Vassiliou
Press Release Bruxelles, Brussels, Monday 30th May 2011:
Alike that of last 19th October 2010 in Strasbourg with President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek, and United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, this meeting aimed at reminding what some young people living in extreme poverty are actually experiencing throughout the EU, as well as presenting propositions regarding European policies for the youth.Upholding Fundamental Rights for a Europe free from extreme poverty
How can the human rights violations caused by extreme poverty be taken into account in the practices of European institutions?
What actions can they undertake with the support of those who want to see an end to poverty?
Millions to be silenced say leading agencies
Press Release 15th April 2011
Leading European human rights organizations gathering today in Vienna, say governments across Europe are rolling back access to justice and the rule of law for the most vulnerable at the time of greatest need, silencing millions across Europe.Other files
