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Concerned by the lack of a coordinated and adequate response that is exacerbating fear, racism, and indifference among citizens in Europe, as well as by the violations of human rights experienced by migrants and refugees. Stressing that the current “refugee and migrant crisis” will not cease in the short term and that longer term policies … Continued
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The idea of Fun Palaces was born in 1961. The concept was to build a space in which art and science projects could be presented to an audience comprised of creators, practioners, players, but also neighbours of all ages. Unfortunately this place was never built… Until October 2014! 138 ephemeral Fun Palaces flourished across the … Continued
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The outcome of the Council of Ministers meeting yesterday is ludicrous when it comes to finding a sustainable solution for the hundreds of thousands of people having to flee their homes and seeking refuge in Europe. Citizens and civil society, amongst which many cultural players, demonstrated the true spirit of Europe: helping the refugees on … Continued
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Europe is no stranger to conflict, war and famine and in the recent and distant past huge numbers of its inhabitants have had to flee their homes seeking safety. Today, hundreds of thousands of people see Europe as a refuge as they flee war and misery to avoid danger and death. We are proud that … Continued
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As a result of the call published in May 2015, the following Pilot Cities in Europe have been agreed upon: Gabrovo (Bulgaria), Galway (Ireland), Izmir (Turkey), Lisbon (Portugal), Łódź (Poland), Maastricht (Limburg, Netherlands), Namur (Wallonia, Belgium), Pécs (Hungary), Swansea (Wales, United Kingdom), Terrassa (Catalonia, Spain) and Timişoara (Romania). The PILOT CITIES’ European programme is run … Continued
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On 2 August 2015, the United Nations 193-member states agreed on an agenda for the world’s sustainable development over the next 15 years, seeking to end poverty, achieve gender equality, inclusive and quality education for all and ensure food security in every corner of the globe by 2030. “Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for … Continued
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From 14 to 16 October, in Krakow, Poland, the European Network of Cultural Centres (ENCC) will present Travelling Academy: Reinventing Forms of Civic Participation and Audience Development at the Age of Digitalization: The Role of Cultural Centres. The meeting will explore the role of cultural centres in emerging ecosystems of dynamic civic and cultural participation. … Continued