Advancing social justice in Europe and worldwide Date Name, Function
Overview Presentation � General Information � Areas of work � Alliances & Partnerships � Contact
SOLIDAR Members 2010
What is SOLIDAR? � A European network of NGOs � 53 member organisations based in 25 countries, 20 of which are in the EU. � Our members are national organisations working in one or all of our areas of activity.
SOLIDAR’s Vision � SOLIDAR’s vision is for all people around the world to be able to live in dignity.
What is SOLIDAR? � SOLIDAR works to promote social justice, equality, solidarity and participation in the fields of social affairs, international cooperation and education. � Works in alliance with social democratic and socialist parties and trade unions
Main aims To work towards influencing EU and international � policies in our fields of works. To link members together to network and carry out � humanitarian and development projects. To promote the participation of civil society � (citizens) in decision-making processes at EU and global level. To strengthen alliances with organisations � committed to our common principles both at European and global level.
History Created in 1948 under the name International � Workers’ Aid (IWA) IWA changed its name to SOLIDAR in 1995 when it � moved to Brussels SOLIDAR celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2008. �
How is SOLIDAR financed? � SOLIDAR is financed through Membership Fees � National organisations � European institutions � International institutions and Foundations �
SOLIDAR Structure
Secretariat in 2010
Different Areas of Work SOLIDAR has 3 main pillars: � Social Affairs � International Cooperation � Education
Social Affairs � Access to high-quality, accessible, affordable social care for all members of society � A balanced approach to economic, employment and social policy � Social inclusion and freedom from discrimination � A social and sustainable development of the EU
Social Affairs This project aims to demonstrate that a more social Europe is necessary for a socially sustainable and cohesive Europe, by highlighting SOLIDAR members experiences of working with socially and economically disadvantaged people and putting forward proposals to EU and national decision makers.
Social Affairs Decent Work for all – a key for effective Industrial Relations With the increasing precarity of labour markets (in-work poverty, part-time or short-term contracts), this project seeks to broaden the knowledge base on legal developments and practices at local, regional, national and European level that might risk weakening working conditions and social dialogue.
International Cooperation � Development cooperation and humanitarian aid � International trade � Migration and integration � Cooperation in the field between members: projects in Sri Lanka, India, Iraq, the Balkans and Palestine.
International Cooperation � The Global Network project: A worldwide alliance of trade unions and civil society organisations working together for a fair globalisation. Areas of work are trade , � migration and social protection.
International Cooperation � Decent Work Decent Life campaign : SOLIDAR is part of the Decent Work Alliance which promotes decent work and the inclusion of the concept in European and international policies.
Education � Access to education for all � Life-Long Learning (LLL) � Investment in professional training and accompanying social services Education and migration � Education as an investment in times of crisis ie � qualifications, training
Horizontal Areas � Migration Legal & Irregular Migration � Co-Development � Integration � � Civil Society Dialogue � Future of Europe Lisbon Treaty � European Social Model �
Alliances & Partnerships International Bodies National Governments UN institutions EU Institutions -European Council -European Commission -European Parliament Member -European Economic & Organisations Social Committee -Committee of the Regions Secretariat
Networks of Networks CONCORD Social Platform EUCIS-LLL Global Network Other European networks National Platforms 50 member organisations in 25 countries
Contact Information SOLIDAR Keep up to date with Rue du Commerce 22 SOLIDAR’s activities by subscribing to our 1000 Brussels Weekly Round Up on Tel: +32 2 500 10 20 www.solidar.org solidar@solidar.org WWW.SOLIDAR.ORG
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