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Shared social responsibility:
securing trust and sustainable social cohesion in a context of transition,
Brussels, 28th February – 1st March 2011
 [28th
February
– 1th
March
2011, Brussels,
European Commission] The Council
of Europehas
organised, in partnership with the European Commission, a conference
aiming to give a thoroughly European focus to the reflection on the
question of responsibilities in forging the future of our designs for
democracy, social justice, poverty alleviation, sustainability and
communal living.
The event was open to public authorities, researchers, NGOs, civil
society, etc.
A “European Charter on shared
social responsibilities” is currently being drawn up and has been
discussed during the first working day.
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The conference has dealt primarily with the
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the transformations in Europe: social cohesion
and shared responsibility, key factors in creating vision and rebuilding
confidence in the future; |
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the need for a concept of shared social responsibility:
prospects and obstacles; |
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mobilising citizens and stake-holders through
and for shared responsibilities; |
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the challenges to placing shared responsibility
at the heart of the political agenda |
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organising ourselves to achieve the objective
of well-being for all. |
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 Symposium on the decision-making
process regarding medical treatment in end of life situations, Strasbourg,
30 November and 1 December 2010
The symposium which the Council
of Europe’s Steering Committee on Bioethics (CDBI) held in Strasbourg
on 30 November and 1 December 2010 intended to be the starting point for
European thinking on the decision-making process regarding medical treatment
in end-of-life situations.
The symposium gathered professionals from all relevant disciplines (health
professionals, sociologists, lawyers etc.) as well as representatives
of patients. The objective of the symposium was, on the basis of the experience
of the different persons concerned, to clarify concepts and identify points
of convergence which could provide a basis for possible guidelines in
that field.
 Launch of European campaign
to stop sexual violence against children
Rome (Italy), 29-30 November 2010
The Council of Europe and
the Italian Ministry for Equal Opportunities launched on 29-30 November
2010a European campaign to promote legal, educational and other
measures needed to combat all forms of sexual violence against children.
The campaign sets a simple rule, called the “Underwear Rule”, that
parents are encouraged to teach their children aged 4 to 7 to make
them understand their right to set limits, and the need to express
their feelings and speak up. The rule is explained in a TV spot,
a children’s book, a website and other support materials featuring
a character called Kiko.
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