SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation
@solidar-eu.bsky.social
Working to advance #socialjustice through a #JustTransition in Europe and beyond!
We are a network encompassing 50+ organisations in Europe and around the world.
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We are a network encompassing 50+ organisations in Europe and around the world.
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📢 The Silver Rose Awards ceremony is approaching, and we're looking forward to welcoming our winners to Brussels!
The Just Transition Award will be presented to La Via Campesina for their outstanding work to progress social and climate justice, and link local struggles to global policymaking. ⤵️
The Just Transition Award will be presented to La Via Campesina for their outstanding work to progress social and climate justice, and link local struggles to global policymaking. ⤵️
November 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📢 The Silver Rose Awards ceremony is approaching, and we're looking forward to welcoming our winners to Brussels!
The Just Transition Award will be presented to La Via Campesina for their outstanding work to progress social and climate justice, and link local struggles to global policymaking. ⤵️
The Just Transition Award will be presented to La Via Campesina for their outstanding work to progress social and climate justice, and link local struggles to global policymaking. ⤵️
SOLIDAR Days are back! On 2 and 3 December, we'll bring our members and network together for events, discussions and movement-building.
From housing to social rights, and global citizenship education to fair work, we will cover a range of topics over the 2 days.
Register now to secure your place! ⤵️
From housing to social rights, and global citizenship education to fair work, we will cover a range of topics over the 2 days.
Register now to secure your place! ⤵️
November 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
SOLIDAR Days are back! On 2 and 3 December, we'll bring our members and network together for events, discussions and movement-building.
From housing to social rights, and global citizenship education to fair work, we will cover a range of topics over the 2 days.
Register now to secure your place! ⤵️
From housing to social rights, and global citizenship education to fair work, we will cover a range of topics over the 2 days.
Register now to secure your place! ⤵️
As the Silver Rose Awards approach, let's get to know our winners better...💭
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding achievements building alliances within the progressive movement and advancing key policies for workers in Europe. ⤵️
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding achievements building alliances within the progressive movement and advancing key policies for workers in Europe. ⤵️
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
As the Silver Rose Awards approach, let's get to know our winners better...💭
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding achievements building alliances within the progressive movement and advancing key policies for workers in Europe. ⤵️
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding achievements building alliances within the progressive movement and advancing key policies for workers in Europe. ⤵️
📢 Ahead of the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, civil society from the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean met for a two-day civil society forum.
Together, we built shared perspectives and proposals for a fairer bi-regional agenda. 🌱🤝
🧵⤵️
Together, we built shared perspectives and proposals for a fairer bi-regional agenda. 🌱🤝
🧵⤵️
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
📢 Ahead of the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, civil society from the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean met for a two-day civil society forum.
Together, we built shared perspectives and proposals for a fairer bi-regional agenda. 🌱🤝
🧵⤵️
Together, we built shared perspectives and proposals for a fairer bi-regional agenda. 🌱🤝
🧵⤵️
Two weeks ago, in Palermo, SOLIDAR and members from across Europe participated in the Sabir Festival, a space for dialogue on migration, solidarity, and rights, organised by our Italian member, ARCI.
Our message is clear: protecting migrants’ social rights is a matter of justice, not generosity.✊
Our message is clear: protecting migrants’ social rights is a matter of justice, not generosity.✊
November 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Two weeks ago, in Palermo, SOLIDAR and members from across Europe participated in the Sabir Festival, a space for dialogue on migration, solidarity, and rights, organised by our Italian member, ARCI.
Our message is clear: protecting migrants’ social rights is a matter of justice, not generosity.✊
Our message is clear: protecting migrants’ social rights is a matter of justice, not generosity.✊
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 25th Silver Rose Awards... 🥁
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award and La Via Campesina will be presented with the Just Transition Award! 👏
⤵️ (1/2)
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award and La Via Campesina will be presented with the Just Transition Award! 👏
⤵️ (1/2)
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 25th Silver Rose Awards... 🥁
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award and La Via Campesina will be presented with the Just Transition Award! 👏
⤵️ (1/2)
Agnes Jongerius will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award and La Via Campesina will be presented with the Just Transition Award! 👏
⤵️ (1/2)
The EU’s new Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships could redefine how Europe engages with the Global South, but only if they deliver mutual benefits, support local value creation & embed strong sustainability, labour & human rights standards.
🔗 Read SOLIDAR’s new policy brief: bit.ly/4hRHKFB
🔗 Read SOLIDAR’s new policy brief: bit.ly/4hRHKFB
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The EU’s new Clean Trade and Investment Partnerships could redefine how Europe engages with the Global South, but only if they deliver mutual benefits, support local value creation & embed strong sustainability, labour & human rights standards.
🔗 Read SOLIDAR’s new policy brief: bit.ly/4hRHKFB
🔗 Read SOLIDAR’s new policy brief: bit.ly/4hRHKFB
📢 The SOLIDAR Dispatch – October is out! 🗞️
✍️ Editorial: “The ceasefire is not the end: All eyes on Gaza”
🎭 SABIR Festival highlights
🌍 Global Gateway Toolkit launch
🏛️ Upcoming events: Unsilence Forum, Barcelona
👉 Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/49cMrHZ
✍️ Editorial: “The ceasefire is not the end: All eyes on Gaza”
🎭 SABIR Festival highlights
🌍 Global Gateway Toolkit launch
🏛️ Upcoming events: Unsilence Forum, Barcelona
👉 Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/49cMrHZ
October 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
📢 The SOLIDAR Dispatch – October is out! 🗞️
✍️ Editorial: “The ceasefire is not the end: All eyes on Gaza”
🎭 SABIR Festival highlights
🌍 Global Gateway Toolkit launch
🏛️ Upcoming events: Unsilence Forum, Barcelona
👉 Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/49cMrHZ
✍️ Editorial: “The ceasefire is not the end: All eyes on Gaza”
🎭 SABIR Festival highlights
🌍 Global Gateway Toolkit launch
🏛️ Upcoming events: Unsilence Forum, Barcelona
👉 Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/49cMrHZ
“Learners need opportunities to share their experiences and suggestions — and for their input to be valued just as much as other stakeholders.” 💬
This is exactly what the Cartesian Matrix captures: learners’ voice, access, and impact in education across Europe.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/47dXT4z
This is exactly what the Cartesian Matrix captures: learners’ voice, access, and impact in education across Europe.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/47dXT4z
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
“Learners need opportunities to share their experiences and suggestions — and for their input to be valued just as much as other stakeholders.” 💬
This is exactly what the Cartesian Matrix captures: learners’ voice, access, and impact in education across Europe.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/47dXT4z
This is exactly what the Cartesian Matrix captures: learners’ voice, access, and impact in education across Europe.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/47dXT4z
Just days ahead of the #EUCELAC2025 Summit in Colombia, civil society, unions & policymakers from both regions will gather for a high-level dialogue on reshaping EU–LAC relations through a Just Transition lens.
📅 8 Nov | 🕓 16:00–18:00 | 📍 Santa Marta
👉 Find out more & register: bit.ly/4osx7ek
📅 8 Nov | 🕓 16:00–18:00 | 📍 Santa Marta
👉 Find out more & register: bit.ly/4osx7ek
October 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Just days ahead of the #EUCELAC2025 Summit in Colombia, civil society, unions & policymakers from both regions will gather for a high-level dialogue on reshaping EU–LAC relations through a Just Transition lens.
📅 8 Nov | 🕓 16:00–18:00 | 📍 Santa Marta
👉 Find out more & register: bit.ly/4osx7ek
📅 8 Nov | 🕓 16:00–18:00 | 📍 Santa Marta
👉 Find out more & register: bit.ly/4osx7ek
We’re launching the ENHANCE Cartesian Matrix – a tool showcasing learners’ voices and participation across Europe.
Based on 40+ good practices, it explores who participates, how communities benefit, and how learners’ voices shape policy.
👉 Check it out: buff.ly/waNc39B
#AdultEducation
Based on 40+ good practices, it explores who participates, how communities benefit, and how learners’ voices shape policy.
👉 Check it out: buff.ly/waNc39B
#AdultEducation
October 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We’re launching the ENHANCE Cartesian Matrix – a tool showcasing learners’ voices and participation across Europe.
Based on 40+ good practices, it explores who participates, how communities benefit, and how learners’ voices shape policy.
👉 Check it out: buff.ly/waNc39B
#AdultEducation
Based on 40+ good practices, it explores who participates, how communities benefit, and how learners’ voices shape policy.
👉 Check it out: buff.ly/waNc39B
#AdultEducation
SOLIDAR, @feps-europe.eu & @fesonline.bsky.social united progressive voices from Europe & Latin America ahead of the 4th CELAC–EU Summit to push for a fair, sustainable EU–LAC partnership.
👉Read our new brief on the topic: bit.ly/4hfiAQQ
👉Read our new brief on the topic: bit.ly/4hfiAQQ
October 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
SOLIDAR, @feps-europe.eu & @fesonline.bsky.social united progressive voices from Europe & Latin America ahead of the 4th CELAC–EU Summit to push for a fair, sustainable EU–LAC partnership.
👉Read our new brief on the topic: bit.ly/4hfiAQQ
👉Read our new brief on the topic: bit.ly/4hfiAQQ
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NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
Repression on protests in solidarity with Flotilla and Palestinian people: NGOs demand EU Council action - European Civic Forum
civic-forum.eu
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
NEW: NGOs condemn European response to Global Sumud Flotilla, from violence at solidarity protests, to silence about the unlawful interception of the boats.
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
With @liberties.eu, @solidar-eu.bsky.social, @fidh-official.bsky.social, @euromedhr.bsky.social and others.
👉 civic-forum.eu/press/repres...
After a great week of events on EU–LAC relations in Brussels, we’re now at the S&D Latin American Days at the European Parliament with @socialistsanddemocrats.eu
Follow live our session here 👉 youtu.be/Q1j5Ao0MZ6Y
Follow live our session here 👉 youtu.be/Q1j5Ao0MZ6Y
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
After a great week of events on EU–LAC relations in Brussels, we’re now at the S&D Latin American Days at the European Parliament with @socialistsanddemocrats.eu
Follow live our session here 👉 youtu.be/Q1j5Ao0MZ6Y
Follow live our session here 👉 youtu.be/Q1j5Ao0MZ6Y
✊ 140,000 people filled Brussels yesterday to say NO to the government. Arizona’s austerity!
They’re defunding social rights at every level:
• “Jambon malus” cuts pensions for those who got sick or cared for others
• Wage index freeze + 2-year cap on unemployment = deeper inequality
📣 No pasarán!
They’re defunding social rights at every level:
• “Jambon malus” cuts pensions for those who got sick or cared for others
• Wage index freeze + 2-year cap on unemployment = deeper inequality
📣 No pasarán!
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
✊ 140,000 people filled Brussels yesterday to say NO to the government. Arizona’s austerity!
They’re defunding social rights at every level:
• “Jambon malus” cuts pensions for those who got sick or cared for others
• Wage index freeze + 2-year cap on unemployment = deeper inequality
📣 No pasarán!
They’re defunding social rights at every level:
• “Jambon malus” cuts pensions for those who got sick or cared for others
• Wage index freeze + 2-year cap on unemployment = deeper inequality
📣 No pasarán!
📣 Sorry for the inconvenience, but today we are out of the office; our future depends on it ✊
While the Arizona government keeps cutting social security, rights, & the future of working people, it somehow finds billions for drones and fighter jets.
Today, we join the national strike in Brussels!
While the Arizona government keeps cutting social security, rights, & the future of working people, it somehow finds billions for drones and fighter jets.
Today, we join the national strike in Brussels!
October 14, 2025 at 7:04 AM
📣 Sorry for the inconvenience, but today we are out of the office; our future depends on it ✊
While the Arizona government keeps cutting social security, rights, & the future of working people, it somehow finds billions for drones and fighter jets.
Today, we join the national strike in Brussels!
While the Arizona government keeps cutting social security, rights, & the future of working people, it somehow finds billions for drones and fighter jets.
Today, we join the national strike in Brussels!
Ahead of the EU-CELAC summit in November, we're launching a policy brief on EU-CELAC trade relations and the path to a just transition.🌱✨
The brief identifies shortcomings and recommendations to ensure trade deals with CELAC countries secure an equitable & sustainable future for all.
Learn more ⤵️
The brief identifies shortcomings and recommendations to ensure trade deals with CELAC countries secure an equitable & sustainable future for all.
Learn more ⤵️
October 13, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Ahead of the EU-CELAC summit in November, we're launching a policy brief on EU-CELAC trade relations and the path to a just transition.🌱✨
The brief identifies shortcomings and recommendations to ensure trade deals with CELAC countries secure an equitable & sustainable future for all.
Learn more ⤵️
The brief identifies shortcomings and recommendations to ensure trade deals with CELAC countries secure an equitable & sustainable future for all.
Learn more ⤵️
As skills rise on the EU agenda to enhance "competitiveness", we recall the importance of granting equal opportunities to all including through adequate funding for quality and inclusive services.
🧵 See below some key recommendations from the 2024 Social Rights Monitor. 👇
🧵 See below some key recommendations from the 2024 Social Rights Monitor. 👇
October 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
As skills rise on the EU agenda to enhance "competitiveness", we recall the importance of granting equal opportunities to all including through adequate funding for quality and inclusive services.
🧵 See below some key recommendations from the 2024 Social Rights Monitor. 👇
🧵 See below some key recommendations from the 2024 Social Rights Monitor. 👇
Europe’s social goals can only be achieved if funding matches ambition.
We join partners across Europe in calling on the EU to protect and strengthen social funding, so no one is left behind.
Read the joint statement below 👇
We join partners across Europe in calling on the EU to protect and strengthen social funding, so no one is left behind.
Read the joint statement below 👇
€100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is all as it seems? EASPD joins 51 European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #EUbudget.
Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...
#ESFplus #SocialRights
Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...
#ESFplus #SocialRights
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Europe’s social goals can only be achieved if funding matches ambition.
We join partners across Europe in calling on the EU to protect and strengthen social funding, so no one is left behind.
Read the joint statement below 👇
We join partners across Europe in calling on the EU to protect and strengthen social funding, so no one is left behind.
Read the joint statement below 👇
We are excited to invite you to these 2 panels we are co-organising next week, on Thursday 16th at the European Parliament.
Our own Barbara Caracciolo, International Cooperation & Sustainable Development Coordinator, will be moderating both panels.
Register at the link below! 👇
Our own Barbara Caracciolo, International Cooperation & Sustainable Development Coordinator, will be moderating both panels.
Register at the link below! 👇
🌎Join us on 16 Oct in the EU Parliament for a FEPS-led fringe session at the S&D Latin American Days
➡️ bit.ly/LatAm25
We'll examine how stronger EU-LAC cooperation in trade & development
🔺Drives sustainable growth in the digital & green transitions
🔺Builds more resilient, fair & inclusive economies
➡️ bit.ly/LatAm25
We'll examine how stronger EU-LAC cooperation in trade & development
🔺Drives sustainable growth in the digital & green transitions
🔺Builds more resilient, fair & inclusive economies
October 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We are excited to invite you to these 2 panels we are co-organising next week, on Thursday 16th at the European Parliament.
Our own Barbara Caracciolo, International Cooperation & Sustainable Development Coordinator, will be moderating both panels.
Register at the link below! 👇
Our own Barbara Caracciolo, International Cooperation & Sustainable Development Coordinator, will be moderating both panels.
Register at the link below! 👇
🚨 Today, on #WorldDayforDecentWork, SOLIDAR launches the first brief in our new series, “Unlocking Opportunities for a Just Transition.” 🌍
Our first brief — A Quality Jobs Roadmap & Act to Advance a Just Green Transition — sets out 10 key recommendations for fair, green & inclusive EU policies. 💼🌱
Our first brief — A Quality Jobs Roadmap & Act to Advance a Just Green Transition — sets out 10 key recommendations for fair, green & inclusive EU policies. 💼🌱
October 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🚨 Today, on #WorldDayforDecentWork, SOLIDAR launches the first brief in our new series, “Unlocking Opportunities for a Just Transition.” 🌍
Our first brief — A Quality Jobs Roadmap & Act to Advance a Just Green Transition — sets out 10 key recommendations for fair, green & inclusive EU policies. 💼🌱
Our first brief — A Quality Jobs Roadmap & Act to Advance a Just Green Transition — sets out 10 key recommendations for fair, green & inclusive EU policies. 💼🌱
🚨 Civil society needs a seat at the table in the EU's Global Gateway!
Ahead of the Global Gateway Forum, we've published an advocacy toolkit to equip CSOs to shape the future of Global Gateway so it reduces poverty and advances sustainable development.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4nYS9RA
Ahead of the Global Gateway Forum, we've published an advocacy toolkit to equip CSOs to shape the future of Global Gateway so it reduces poverty and advances sustainable development.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4nYS9RA
October 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🚨 Civil society needs a seat at the table in the EU's Global Gateway!
Ahead of the Global Gateway Forum, we've published an advocacy toolkit to equip CSOs to shape the future of Global Gateway so it reduces poverty and advances sustainable development.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4nYS9RA
Ahead of the Global Gateway Forum, we've published an advocacy toolkit to equip CSOs to shape the future of Global Gateway so it reduces poverty and advances sustainable development.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4nYS9RA
📢 New SOLIDAR Dispatch is out! 🗞️
This month:
✍️ Inaction = Complicity on Palestine & Gaza
🏛️ Just4All final event at the European Parliament
🌍 Joining 80+ orgs in “Stop Trade with Settlements”
and more
👉 Read in full here: bit.ly/4o1LZAl
This month:
✍️ Inaction = Complicity on Palestine & Gaza
🏛️ Just4All final event at the European Parliament
🌍 Joining 80+ orgs in “Stop Trade with Settlements”
and more
👉 Read in full here: bit.ly/4o1LZAl
October 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
📢 New SOLIDAR Dispatch is out! 🗞️
This month:
✍️ Inaction = Complicity on Palestine & Gaza
🏛️ Just4All final event at the European Parliament
🌍 Joining 80+ orgs in “Stop Trade with Settlements”
and more
👉 Read in full here: bit.ly/4o1LZAl
This month:
✍️ Inaction = Complicity on Palestine & Gaza
🏛️ Just4All final event at the European Parliament
🌍 Joining 80+ orgs in “Stop Trade with Settlements”
and more
👉 Read in full here: bit.ly/4o1LZAl
Our Secretary-General @mikaelleyi.bsky.social will speak on a panel on rethinking solidarity in health at the European Health Forum Gastein this afternoon! #EHFG2025
Follow along live at 14:30: ehfg.live/stage/confer...
Follow along live at 14:30: ehfg.live/stage/confer...
📣 We are excited to launch the programme & open registration for the hybrid #EHFG2025!
Join us 30 Sep–3 Oct to explore how we can heal Europe’s fractured social contract for health & well-being.
🔍 Explore sessions & stay tuned for updates 👉 www.ehfg.org
Join us 30 Sep–3 Oct to explore how we can heal Europe’s fractured social contract for health & well-being.
🔍 Explore sessions & stay tuned for updates 👉 www.ehfg.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Our Secretary-General @mikaelleyi.bsky.social will speak on a panel on rethinking solidarity in health at the European Health Forum Gastein this afternoon! #EHFG2025
Follow along live at 14:30: ehfg.live/stage/confer...
Follow along live at 14:30: ehfg.live/stage/confer...
Reposted by SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation
🌍 Register now!
The EU–LAC Civil Society Working Group is pleased to invite you to the upcoming event:
"Latin America and the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges"
📅 13 October 2025
🕒 15:00 CEST
📝 Registration is mandatory by 7 October – forms.office.com/e/pKRaSjgkiX...
The EU–LAC Civil Society Working Group is pleased to invite you to the upcoming event:
"Latin America and the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges"
📅 13 October 2025
🕒 15:00 CEST
📝 Registration is mandatory by 7 October – forms.office.com/e/pKRaSjgkiX...
September 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌍 Register now!
The EU–LAC Civil Society Working Group is pleased to invite you to the upcoming event:
"Latin America and the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges"
📅 13 October 2025
🕒 15:00 CEST
📝 Registration is mandatory by 7 October – forms.office.com/e/pKRaSjgkiX...
The EU–LAC Civil Society Working Group is pleased to invite you to the upcoming event:
"Latin America and the Caribbean and the EU in the Face of Global Challenges"
📅 13 October 2025
🕒 15:00 CEST
📝 Registration is mandatory by 7 October – forms.office.com/e/pKRaSjgkiX...