International Family Organisation Possible collaboration Agnes Uhereczky, director Tallinn

COFACE COFACE since 1958 We have over 50 members in 24 countries We represent about 100 million citizens 3 pillar approach: T/R/S Special focus on: work-life balance, vulnerable families, disability, housing, health, consumption, safer internet, gender equality

Why a 2014 year campaign? Demographic challenge – ticking time-bomb for cities and regions Women’s participation on the labour market Youth unemployment Social inclusion and improved quality of life European Social Investment Package and Investing in Children Recommendation 2014 is the 20 th Anniversary of the UN Intl. Year of the Family

2014 campaign

Our activities for 2014 Greek Presidency conference on women’s participation on the labour market (end of April) European Employers’ Forum in Helsinki (8-9 September) Italian Presidency event on a sustainable care system, Rome, 4 th November 2014 Alliance Key outcomes: European Reconciliation Package and EP Intergroup

New Leave policy position Very heated discussion – not anticipated Inspired by the EU maternity leave directive – which is now shelved Looking at Scandinavian models (non- transferable parts for the father and mother, and one portion to be shared Mentions mothers’ partner Multiple births and still birth Carers, adoption, other leave

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