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The Equity Channel purpose is to connect people interested in actions on social determinants for health. Through the Equity Channel Community, all members can exchange their ideas and publish their contributions related to the social factors of health.

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Conference on the Social Investment Package

Posted Thu, May 2nd 2013, 10:51
The aim of this conference is to present the Social Investment Package – as adopted by the European Commission on 20 February 2013 – to a target audience of Member States officials, elected representatives, civil society, social partners, the private sector and others. By bringing together “actors” in social investment, the ...
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Social inclusion & Health Equity

Picture from ZeroPoverty - @ZeroPoverty Social exclusion encompasses dimensions, including income poverty, unemployment, access to education, information, childcare and health facilities as ell as social participation. People at risk of social exclusion from society are more likely to die prematurely due to unhealthy lifestyles and poor living and working conditions.

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PROGRESS Programme

The PROGRESS Programme is a financial instrument from the European Commission supporting the development and the coordination of EU policy in five areas.

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Working for Equity in Health

To explore the relationship between work, worklessness, social protection as social determinants of health inequalities. Read more …