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SUMMARY:REGISTER NOW: EU Regions Week Workshop – Engendering Equality in Europe's Regions
DESCRIPTION:Date: 14 October 2021 \nTime: 11:30 – 13:00 CET \nVenue: Online (via Zoom) \n  \nAn Equal Europe?\nA truly democratic Europe demands an equal voice for all. Indeed\, making “significant progress” towards a gender-equal Europe by 2025 is a key objective of the European Union\, and ‘achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls’ is enshrined as goal number five of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet\, at the current rate of progress\, the World Economic Forum estimates that it will take 107 years to achieve equal representation of men and women. This issue has a strong regional and local dimension\, with women making up only 30% of locally elected representatives. What can be done to accelerate this process of equalisation and overcome this persistent democratic deficit? \nShare your ideas for achieving Equality!\nAs part of the 2021 European Week of Regions & Cities\, the AER is delighted to bring you ‘Engendering Equality in Europe’s Regions.’  This interactive citizens’ debate will bring together the audience\, politicians and civil society to share ideas on how regions can help bring about a truly equal Europe.  \nSpeaking at our workshop will be: \n\nHelena Dalli\, European Commissioner for Equality\nCllr Andrew Gibson\, AER Vice President for Inclusion\, Diversity & Equal Opportunities\nCllr Alison Gilliland\, Lord Mayor of Dublin (IE)\, Member of the European Committee of the Regions\nRobert Biedroń\, Member of the European Parliament\, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality\n\nOur moderator will be Dr Angela-Unufe Kennedy\, CEO of the Migrant & Minority Disability Network Europe. \nDuring the debate\, AER Secretary General\, Christian Spahr will present fresh data from an opinion poll gathering the views of citizens across seven European countries. Their responses will shed new light on the barriers to entry young women face in our regions. You are invited to join our panellists for what promises to be a lively discussion on how to make our democratic systems more accessible and representative\, starting at the regional level. \nHow can I join?\nThis workshop will take place via Zoom. Registrations are open now with limited places available! \n \n 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/save-the-date-eu-regions-week-workshop-engendering-equality-in-europes-regions/
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SUMMARY:AER General Assembly & Agenda 2030 Conference: Transforming Regions\, Changing the World
DESCRIPTION:AER General Assembly\nThe General Assembly is organised in tandem with the Agenda 2030 Conference\, hosted by the Region of Grand Est (France). \nThe General Assembly will take place on 28 October from 10:15 to 12:30 CET online and on-site at Maison de la Région\, 1 place Adrien Zeller\, F 67000\, Strasbourg.  \nRegistration for on-site and online participation is now closed. \nOverview Agenda:\n\n\n\n\n	Thursday\, 2 December (all times CET)\n\n\n\n\n	9:00-11:00Executive Board Meeting\n\n\n	11:00-11:15Coffee Break\n\n\n	11:15-12:00CoFoE Drafting Group\n\n\n	12:00-13:00Lunch\n\n\n	13:00-15:30Autumn Bureau Meeting\n\n\n	15:30-16:00Coffee Break\n\n\n	16:00-17:30Eurodyssey Forum\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n	Friday\, 3 December (all times CET)\n\n\n\n\n	9:30-11:30Knowledge Sharing session with Executive Board (for Executive Board members; parallel session)\n\n\n	9:15-11:45Eurodyssey Breakout session (parallel session)\n\n\n	11:30-12:00Coffee Break\n\n\n	12:00-13:00Campfire session on EU Projects & Services\n\n\n\n \n  \nDirect Links:\n\nInvitation Letter\nDraft Agenda\nPractical Information (transport\, accommodation\, etc)\n\nWherever you are\, we hope you can join us. You can find more information on the Agenda 2030 Conference below and on the dedicated website HERE. \n \nRegistrations are closed — AGENDA 2030 CONFERENCE\nOn-site registrations are now closed. Online registrations for our high-level conference ‘Agenda2030: Transforming Regions\, Changing the World’ are open until  until 21 October!\n\nOur keynote speeches\, plenary sessions and panels will be available to stream live via YouTube in English and in French on the day\, so there is no need to register in advance. \nYou can find out more about the keynotes\, panels and plenaries by reading the articles in the event Agenda HERE. \nStay updated via the official Regions2030.com website! \n  \nWhat is the Agenda 2030 Conference? 🌍\nThe goal of the Conference is to show that regions play a key role\, alongside cities\, in facilitating the transformation required to successfully implement and achieve the 17 Goals set out in the 2030 Agenda. \nThis Conference will take place on 28 and 29 October on-site at the Region of Grand Est in Strasbourg (FR) and online. The AER will hold its Executive Board and General Assembly meetings in tandem with the Conference on-site and remotely. \n  \nWhat can Participants Expect?💡\nHosted at the Region of Grand Est (FR)\, the AER and our global partners will gather local and regional stakeholders from around the world for two days of discussion\, debate and sharing of ideas on how to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Read the programme HERE. \n  \nGet insights on the SDGs at our Plenary sessions:\nHigh-Level Panel Debate: Transforming Regions\, Changing the World \nThursday\, 28 October: 15:00-16:30 CET [Hemicycle Room]: This panel debate will discuss challenges that know no borders\, and assess recommendations to increase multi-stakeholder involvement in the development of policy strategies related to the SDGs. President of United Cities and Local Governments and Mayor of Al Hoceima (Morocco)\, Mohamed Boudra\, will join this debate. \nPanel Discussion: The Way Forward — Achieving Sustainable and Resilient Regions in a Post-pandemic World \nFriday\, 29 October: 12:00-13:00 CET [Hemicycle Room]: AER President\, Magnus Bertnsson\, will lead a discussion on the state of play regarding implementation of the SDGs at local and regional level. The panel will assess the consequences and opportunities that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about\, and set out ideas in order to achieve sustainable and resilient regions in a post-pandemic world. Leen Verbeek\, President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities\, and Ricardo Rio\, Mayor of Braga (PT) and Member of the European Committee of the Regions are among the speakers who will take part in the discussion. \n  \nShare ideas for transforming regions at our Workshops:\nOn Friday\, 29 October\, the AER and our global partners will host hybrid workshops on different themes related to the SDGs. You can find out more about them by clicking the links below\, and indicate which workshop(s) you would like to join in person or online via by clicking the relevant button in the blue box above.  \nPlease note that you can only register for two workshops. One taking place from 9:15-10:15\, and one from 10:30-11:30. Zoom links will be provided closer to the date.  \nPeace: The Future Is Yours — Inclusive and Participatory Institutions for All \nOrganiser: AER Task Force on Democracy \n9:15-10:15 CET:  This workshop will focus on the critical role of democratic\, inclusive governance in delivering the SDGs. Good practices will also be exchanged on how to foster multi-stakeholder partnerships to bring the voices of the most marginalised and under-represented communities to policy decision-making\, in order to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. \nPlanet: Protecting Biodiversity\, Achieving Sustainable Development \nCo-organised by AER Task Force on Climate & Regions4 \n9:15-10:15 CET: This workshop will explore how local and regional governments can drive action to protect biodiversity\, delivering on the SDGs and enabling a green and resilient recovery from the pandemic. \nPartnership: How Can Regions Deliver on Voluntary Reviews? \nOrganiser: Congress of Local and Regional Authorities (CoE) \n9:15-10:15 CET: The objective of this workshop is to highlight the importance of regional and local input into national reviews\, in the context of the overall need for greater regionalization of SDG implementation. \nPeople: Hate speech — Towards a Comprehensive Approach \nCo-organised by Intercultural Regions Network\, Intercultural Cities Programme (CoE) and Includ-EU Project  \n10:30-11:30 CET: Includ-EU has partnered with the Intercultural Regions Network and the Council of Europe to shed light on the application of the intercultural integration concept at the regional level\, focusing on one main topic\, hate speech. \nProsperity: Leaving No Youth Behind — Building resilient\, sustainable and prosperous cities and regions \nOrganiser: AER Summer Academy \n10:30-11:30 CET: ‘Leaving No Youth Behind’ means that the green and ‘just’ transitions can only be achieved in full partnership with all members of society –regional and local authorities\, civil society and young people– so that no one and no territory is left behind. This session will look into good practices of intergenerational governance facilitating youth leadership in the shift to a sustainable and prosperous path. \n  \nGetting to Strasbourg 🇫🇷 \nThose travelling to Strasbourg are invited to take a look at the Info Pack for information on travel\, hotels and Study Visits HERE. \nAER members are cordially invited to join the meeting of the General Assembly on 28 October. The agenda for the General Assembly will be available shortly. \nIt will be possible for those unable to travel to join these meetings remotely. Online-only registration will open closer to the date of the Conference. Registrations for all on-site events will close on 8 October. \n  \nShare your ideas for achieving Agenda 2030! 📩\nGot a best-practice on one of the Sustainable Development Goals you want to share? Contact us with articles and videos from your region! We’ll give them pride of place on our Agenda 2030 Website and dedicated Twitter page — and don’t forget to follow. Find out all the ways you can get involved HERE. \n  \nCOVID-19 Rules & Requirements 🔍📝\n\nPlease note that all attendees on-site must comply with COVID-19 rules and regulations in France. At the entrance\, participants will present a valid health pass\, alongside proof of identity (national ID\, passport…). Failure to provide the aforementioned documents will prevent the attendees from entering the venue or participating in the events\, with no liability to the AER\, the Region of Grand Est or its partners. \nThe rules and regulations can be consulted in English on the French Government’s regularly updated website HERE. In line with these rules\, attendees will be required to present an EU-valid COVID-19 pass that provides one of the following: \n\n\na completed vaccination certificate; \na negative PCR or antigen test no more than 48 hours old;\nproof of recovery from COVID-19: a positive PCR or antigen test result taken at least 15 days prior to and not longer than six months before the Conference.\n\n\nAttendees are obliged to abide by the sanitary rules and requirements at all times while in attendance on-site. The AER or Grand Est Region cannot be held responsible for any expenses incurred by persons denied entry or ejected for failure to produce valid COVID-19 documents and/or to adhere to sanitary rules.  \n We look forward to welcoming you to the Agenda 2030 Conference. 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/register-now-agenda2030-transforming-regions-changing-the-world/
LOCATION:Strasbourg\, 1\, Place du Wacken\, Strasbourg\, 67000\, France
CATEGORIES:AER Events,AER Member Events,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Includ-EU Workshop: Service design to improve integration and inclusion policies and practices
DESCRIPTION:The focus of the first day of Workshop of the Includ-EU Project will be on how to rethink services in light of crises and raising awareness on the role of design in shaping better and more sustainable services. Abram El-Sabagh\, expert in designing strategic solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals\, will facilitate the session\, in which participants will immerse in a peer-learning exercise\, which will help them to brainstorm collectively and identify challenges and opportunities to apply to the concrete specific needs of each regional/local reality. This is followed by a dynamic market-place exercise\, where few regions and municipalities will present their own future strategy for integration\, but also good practices and successful projects from the past programming period. \nSpeakers include: \n\nRabab Ahmad\, Policy and Programme Analyst\, Regional Office for the EEA\, the EU and NATO\, International Organization for Migration (IOM);\nAlessia Rochira (Phd\, Social Psychology\, University of Salento): Research-based innovation action on immigrant adolescents as culture-brokers in school-families interactions;\nElisabeth Palmero (Project Coordinator\, Equalcity): The Migrant Women & Girls Toolbox\, Equalcity Project;\nGiulia Maraviglia (SocioLab); Giuditta Giunti (ANCI Toscana): Service Design for Integration Services.\n\nThe workshop is open to all interested stakeholders working on migration and interculturality. To know more about day 2 on Hate Speech\, check the Agenda2030 Website. \n  \n \n  \nThe project Includ-EU is co-funded by the AMIF Programme of the European Union. \nFor more info: a.comacchio@aer.eu 
URL:https://aer.eu/events/includ-eu-workshop-service-design-to-improve-integration-and-inclusion-policies-and-practices/
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