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SUMMARY:Eradicating VAWG; Empowering Europe
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion on the prevalence of and increase of violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the UK and Europe before YEM’s campaign launch on 23rd January. Panellists will discuss how to mitigate this rise and how eradicating VAWG can empower both women and society as a whole. Followed by Q&A and discussion. \nChair: Cecilia Jastrzembska\, YEM President & Co-Director\, European Movement Board & National Council. \nSpeakers:\nDorothy Herson: YEM Vice President\, Editor\, Cambridge Press\, author and former lawyer. \nHannah Phillips: Intersectional gender equality policy expert\, Civility Commission Manager\, Jo Cox Foundation\, former Gender Parity Consultant\, United Nations. \nSara Harris: Domestic Violence and Abuse Practitioner at Leeds Women’s Aid. Women’s Night Safe Space Support Worker for ‘Women Friendly Leeds. Former Ask for Angela Leeds Coordinator.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/eradicating-vawg-empowering-europe/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
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SUMMARY:More Chicanery with the Digital Immigration System in Brexit Britain
DESCRIPTION:More fun and games from the Home Office! EU citizens in the UK who have been here since before 1989 are now having to apply for an eVisa. Cosi Doerfel-Hill (the3million) provides an update on UK policy on residency rights for EU nationals after Brexit
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/more-chicanery-with-the-digital-immigration-system-in-brexit-britain/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
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CREATED:20250110T233437Z
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SUMMARY:Europe Calling webinair: ‘Hostile Takeover?
DESCRIPTION:How tech billionaires are undermining our democracies & what the EU can do about it: We take a close look at the tech billionaires\, their platforms\, algorithms and strategies in the first Europe Calling webinar of 2025. We will also talk about freedom of expression and censorship and what the EU can and should do in concrete terms now.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/europe-calling-webinair-hostile-takeover/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
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CREATED:20250114T155754Z
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SUMMARY:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvfu6rqDMsGdXsb0rUe-NEim-jYeBbQQnw
DESCRIPTION:Alex Hall Hall will discuss the challenges we face in 2025\, but also the seeds of hope that are there to be found and what we can do to help nurture them.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/https-us02web-zoom-us-meeting-register-tzivfu6rqdmsgdxsb0rue-neim-jyebbqqnw/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
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CREATED:20241213T165504Z
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SUMMARY:What does a Trump Presidency mean for Europe?
DESCRIPTION:Join the European Movement in Scotland for a timely and thought-provoking webinar just days before the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States. This special event will bring together a distinguished panel of diplomats\, academics\, and activists to discuss the key challenges and opportunities Europe may encounter over the next four years as it navigates a rapidly changing global political landscape. \nChaired by EMiS Vice President Alyn Smith\, this event will feature a keynote discussion with Lord Kerr of Kinlochard\, the former British Ambassador to both the United States and the European Union. Lord Kerr brings unparalleled insight into transatlantic relations and the complexities of European diplomacy. \nWith topics ranging from the future of EU-US relations to pressing global issues like climate change\, trade\, and international security\, this event will provide a platform for meaningful dialogue and fresh perspectives. Additional speakers will be announced soon\, promising a rich and diverse exploration of what lies ahead for Europe.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/what-does-a-trump-presidency-mean-for-europe/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
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CREATED:20250108T141804Z
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SUMMARY:The Erasmus+ Programme: what the UK has to gain by rejoining
DESCRIPTION:Erasmus+ provides funding for education\, training and sport. It has a particular focus on youth work\, but it also provides funding for activities aimed at all ages. It is not just a university exchange programme and we intend to show how valuable it was for communities such as those across Staffordshire\, what was lost when the UK pulled out and what we have to gain by rejoining it. \nIf you want more opportunities for learning\, development and sport in your community join us for this talk to find out how Erasmus+ could have helped and join the campaign to get it back. \nSpeakers – Cecilia Jastrzembska YEM President\,\nMatt Pointon TUC/WMCA Skills Partnership Lead at the TUC\,\nKanika Safiya – EPA working in the education sector\,\nKlajdi Selimi – former President YEM
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/the-erasmus-programme-what-the-uk-has-to-gain-by-rejoining/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
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CREATED:20241205T125911Z
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SUMMARY:Break The Silence / End The Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join YEM for our much anticipated campaign to raise awareness of\, destigmatise discussion of and combat gender based violence (GBV) and champion gender equality. With GBV declared a national emergency in the UK and levels rising in several EU member states\, this discussion comes at a pivotal time. An expert panel will examine the implementation of the Istanbul Convention across the EU and performance against Labour’s pledge to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the UK. \nFollowed by discussion and Q&A as well as a networking reception. \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to explore materials from the official Break The  Silence exhibition\, a joint venture with multi-award winning artist Ally Zlatar. \nChair: Emma Nelson\, Presenter\, journalist\, podcaster and broadcaster. Currently reporting for Monocle 24 and former BBC reporter. \nSpeakers: \n🎤 Frances Fitzgerald: former MEP and Vice President of the EPP Group\, Co-Rapporteur of the EU Directive Criminalising VAWG ratified earlier this year\, and member of the Gender Equality Advisory Board. Prior to her election to the Dáil\, Frances served as Chair of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (1988-92) and Vice President of the European Women’s Lobby\, as well as serving as Tánaiste (2016-17). \n🎤 Cecilia Jastrzembska: YEM President & Co-Director. Senior Policy Advisor with six years experience in central UK government\, \n🎤 Sanna Lepola: gender equality expert and Director-General for Parliamentary Democracy Partnerships\, European Parliament\, which fosters cooperation and legislative dialogue with national parliaments by providing advice and expertise to political bodies\, members and administrative entities. \nNB  🪪 Bring ID and arrive at 5:45 to clear security and avoid disruption. Latecomers will have to wait for the current speaker to finish. If you cannot attend please email Europe House ASAP. This event is already 75% subscribed.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/break-the-silence-end-the-violence/
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T010824
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SUMMARY:Will the Brexit headache ever end?
DESCRIPTION:Most of Britain might have expected Brexit to be a phrase of the past by now\, buried in our pre-Covid subconscious. But\, as we approach the eighth anniversary of the referendum\, Brexit-related issues are just as prominent and divisive as ever. Critics of Brexit are more vocal than ever and concerns abound about food imports\, tightened rules for EU holidaymakers and security. \nJoin The Independent’s Chief Political Commentator John Rentoul as he discusses all things Brexit past\, present and future with a panel of experts.
URL:https://ukpen.eu/event/will-the-brexit-headache-ever-end/
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