Francesca Pisanu
francescapisanu.bsky.social
Francesca Pisanu
@francescapisanu.bsky.social
"There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear." -Kofi Annan
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We condemn the forced evictions of #Romachildren & families in #Sofia, which violated the European Court of Human Rights orders and left 200+ people homeless. With our members, we call for immediate #housing solutions and EU action against Roma exclusion.
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April 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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“Researching climate change in the way I do is always political, and this makes it an uncomfortable topic for many scientists

We are coming to realise that research cannot take place at a remove from the real world”

Wise words by Friederike Otto
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate change is not just a problem of physics but a crisis of justice
In an exclusive extract from Friederike Otto’s new book, she says climate disasters result from inequality as well as fossil fuel
www.theguardian.com
April 19, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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If you’re changing the definition of human rights, it means you plan on violating people’s human rights.
April 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Last week, Eurochild hosted a 2-day training on care reform in #Ukraine, with Maestral & UNICEF Ukraine. The session focused on EU structures, funding tools like the Ukraine Facility, and advocacy for #childrights in the EU accession process: buff.ly/UQBj4Qv
April 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Addressing #childpoverty & #socialexclusion is vital to upholding #childrights. Based on insights from our members, Eurochild's latest sub-report urges governments & EU Institutions to create a fairer, more inclusive present and future for all #children.
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March 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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#CivSocWeek may be wrapping up, but the conversation around the future of civil society continues! We’re happy to launch Eurochild’s sub-report on #civilsociety organisations working with #children across Europe: buff.ly/Dd5A5FE
March 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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"The EU will remain the UN’s reliable partner of choice." said the HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social today in New York at the UN Security Council session on EU-UN cooperation.

Watch the full opening remarks here: europa.eu/!6qfjRg
March 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Eleven Member States object to EU Commission intention to withdraw equality law proposal www.consilium.europa.eu/en/documents...
March 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Based on the insights provided by @eurochild-org.bsky.social Members, I developed the sub-report 'Child protection systems in Europe'.

After laying out the information coming from the ground on the state of child protection in Europe, we offer our recommendations to the European governments.
Last Saturday was the European Day for Victims of Crime. Today, we’re publishing Eurochild’s sub-report on #ChildProtection, highlighting progress & gaps in Europe’s child protection systems. Let’s prevent harm & ensure every #child can grow in a safe, nurturing environment: buff.ly/4kaCVbc
March 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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🇪🇺 New EU Commission Roadmap for #WomensRights including #WomensHealth ignores #abortion and #ReproductiveHealth

#Poland and #Malta still highly restrict access to abortion, and in #Italy doctors cite moral reasons to refuse to the procedure

#InternationalWomensDay

www.euractiv.com/section/heal...
EU commissioner's women’s health vision skips over abortion issue - Euractiv
A new EU vision for the future of women's rights skipped over the issue of abortion, which remains controversial across Europe despite being widely available.
www.euractiv.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The Child Guarantee is making a real difference in children's lives.

Yet, it is necessary to address key challenges: funding gaps, inconsistent data collection, limited inclusion of vulnerable groups, and the need for participation of civil society and children.

youtube.com/shorts/KzBgZ...
Child Guarantee in 1min
YouTube video by Eurochild
youtube.com
March 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Delighted to have been made an honorary member of @eurochild-org.bsky.social

It’s a huge privilege to work with colleagues and the children at the heart of the work across Eurochild who have and continue to make such an incredible difference.

eurochild.org/news/decembe...
Eurochild-Children’s Realities in Europe: Progress & Gaps
Putting children at the heart of Europe
eurochild.org
January 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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New @eurochild-org.bsky.social #Podcast ‘What is the reality for children in Europe today?’ Davide Rambaldi & I discuss what governments & the EU are doing (or not) to prioritise #ChildRights & #Wellbeing We also highlight good practices that are making a difference.
eurochild.org/news/podcast...
Eurochild-Podcast | Children’s Realities in Europe
Putting children at the heart of Europe
eurochild.org
February 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Based on the insights provided by @eurochild-org.bsky.social Members, I developed the sub-report 'Child protection systems in Europe'.

After laying out the information coming from the ground on the state of child protection in Europe, we offer our recommendations to the European governments.
Last Saturday was the European Day for Victims of Crime. Today, we’re publishing Eurochild’s sub-report on #ChildProtection, highlighting progress & gaps in Europe’s child protection systems. Let’s prevent harm & ensure every #child can grow in a safe, nurturing environment: buff.ly/4kaCVbc
March 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Last Saturday was the European Day for Victims of Crime. Today, we’re publishing Eurochild’s sub-report on #ChildProtection, highlighting progress & gaps in Europe’s child protection systems. Let’s prevent harm & ensure every #child can grow in a safe, nurturing environment: buff.ly/4kaCVbc
February 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM