Date: 12-09-2022

ISSA contributes to European Commission’s proposal on revision of the Barcelona Targets

The proposed revision to the Barcelona targets aims to close the gender employment gap, while enhancing the social and cognitive development of children — particularly those in vulnerable situations or from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Date: 25-02-2021

Launch of two reports from the European Commission’s Early Childhood Education and Care Working Group

A March 3rd launch event, hosted by the European Commission, will introduce two new reports.

Date: 03-03-2020

EU Child Guarantee presents an opportunity not to be missed

The European Parliament has been advocating for the introduction of a Child Guarantee that would help to alleviate poverty and social exclusion for children in Europe.

Date: 30-10-2015

ISSA signs call for protection of children’s rights in EU’s migration policy

In a joint statement to European Heads of State, ISSA joins 58 leading organisations in the fields of human rights, child rights, health and social inclusion, including UNICEF, OHCHR to remind them that it is their responsibility and duty to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of every child.

Date: 29-11-2013

Case study on ISSA’s teacher training featured in a new report from the European Commission

  • ISSA’s and OSF’s approach to training and pedagogy, featured as a good example of practical research.
  • The adoption of more democratic processes in early childhood education, highlighted as a priority and a successful practice in ISSA’s approach.

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