Banlieues d’Europe was a unique network, supporting participatory and inclusive cultural work in the often disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities of Europe’s cities. We greatly regret that this network now has come to an end after 25 years of existence and will miss the unique experience and perspectives they contributed to the cultural and political field- … Continued
CAE and its partners in the campaign ‘The Future We Want includes Culture’ have released a communiqué (available in , and ) coinciding with the Special Summit on Sustainable Development to be held in New York on September 25-27. During this summit, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 70) will adopt the Outcome Document ‘Transforming Our World: the … Continued
Letter to To First Vice-President Frans Timmermans RE: 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 16 September 2015 Dear First Vice-President Timmermans, We, European Civil Society Organisations working on both international and domestic EU policies across a variety of sectors ranging from Youth, Sustainability, Social Justice, Fair Trade, International cooperation, Health, Culture, Environment, Gender Equality, Migration, Climate … Continued
Thanks to all participants, speakers and discussion activators that actively engaged in Beyond the Obvious 2015. A more detailed report will be shared with everyone in the coming weeks – while participants have the possibility to go through all the materials for each session in the reserved area, using the password provided. Looking forward to … Continued
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
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
Since 2006, the The Nordic Centre of Heritage Learning and Creativity’s pedagogical prize has been awarded annually to an individual or institution that has made outstanding contributions to the field of heritage learning in the Nordic/Baltic region. The prize consist of a 25 000 SEK grant and the awardee is invited to hold a lecture … Continued
Culture Action Europe, Agenda 21 for Culture and the British Council, Greece announce that has been postponed to 20 November 2015. Originally planned for September, the recently announced snap national Greek elections will now overlap with the originally set dates. We therefore deem the change necessary in order to ensure a fruitful meeting. We apologise … Continued