Here you can download the latest publications from Equitychannel.net
2012
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European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) - Report "Working Time in the EU"
The number of hours worked per week continues to drift downwards, on average – the result of more people working part time, fewer people working long hours, and a fall in the collectively agreed working hours in many countries. Foundation Findings provide pertinent background information and policy pointers for all actors and interested parties engaged in the current European debate on the future of social policy. The contents are based on Foundation research and reflect its autonomous and tripartite structure
2011
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European Commission - Employment and Social Developments in Europe 2011
Equity Channel Policy Precis on Education and Health Equity
December 2011
Equity Channel Policy Precis on Healthy working populations
November 2011
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Equity Channel Policy briefing on the Health and Growth programme 2014 - 2020
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The social dimension of the Europe 2020 Strategy
The Europe 2020 strategy aims to deliver high employment, productivity and social cohesion. This report of the Social Protection Committee (SPC), a policy forum for Member States and the Commission, on Europe 2020's social dimension examines actions to promote inclusion and reduce poverty. It details the current poverty and social exclusion situation in the EU and assesses related policy options for addressing these challenges. It also outlines findings of the SPC thematic work on social inclusion and protection in 2010.
To access the EuroHealthNet briefing on this report, click here.
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European Anti Poverty Network (EAPN) - "Active Inclusion: Making It Happen".
The booklet aims to explore the reality of the European Commission’s Active Inclusion Strategy:
• showing progress on implementation so far,
• highlighting good and bad practices,
• signposting key elements to making the strategy work at national and EU levels.
The booklet is available in English and in French.
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The Social Europe guide is a bi-annual publication aimed at providing to an interested but not necessarily specialised audience a concise overview of specific areas of EU policy in the field of employment, social affairs and inclusion, September 2011.
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Equity Channel Policy Briefing on the Cross-border directive - main aspects and implications
March 2011
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Equity Channel Policy Precis on Pensions and Health Equity
February 2011
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Equity Channel Policy Precis on Gender and Health Equity
February 2011
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EuroHealthNet response to the European Commission Green Paper on EU Development Policy in support of inclusive and sustainable development: Increasing the impact of EU development policy
17 January 2011
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EuroHealthNet response to the Reform of the CAP towards 2020 - Impact Assessment
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EuroHealthNet response to the consultation on the conclusions of the fifth Report on Economic and Social Cohesion
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2010
EuroHealthNet response to the European Commission's green paper towards adequate, sustainable and safe pension systems
November 2010 (PDF, 380 KB)
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Equity Channel UPDATED brief on the Europe 2020 Strategy
July 2010 (PDF, 900 KB)
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European Public Health and Agriculture Consortium position paper: Towards a healthier, more sustainable CAP
July 2010 (PDF, 686 KB)
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Equity Channel briefing on the Application of Patients Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare
June 2010 (PDF, 753 KB)
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EuroHealthNet response to the European Commission pre-consultation on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy
June 2010 (PDF, 345 KB)
______________________________________________________________________________The story of DETERMINE: Mobilising Action for Health Equity in the EU
April 2010 (PDF, 1.6MB)
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Equity Channel briefing on the EU role in global health
April 2010 (PDF, 950KB)
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Equity Channel briefing on the European Commission proposed review of the Working Time Directive
April 2010 (PDF, 633KB)
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Focusing on Obesity Through a Health Equity Lens - Second edition
March 2010 (PDF, 7MB)The report "Focusing on obesity through a health equity lens" demonstrates the strong link between health inequalities and rising rates of obesity, and how existing measures to tackle the condition might be able to take this into account. The document contains descriptions of nearly 100 projects running in 28 countries, from the international level to local community initiatives.
(As the file is around 7MB we recommend that you right-click and choose "Save Link As" on PC, or control-click and choose "Save Link As" on Mac).
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - series of policy briefings
March 2010The "Policy Précis" series aims to analyse key policy areas where we believe that progress can be made - even if they may not immediately seem to be relevant for health. The following documents are part of our appeal to all who care about health for all in the modern world to work better together. They introduce, in concise portions, what we see as the current situation, offer potential pathways to progress, indicate current knowledge, and suggest next steps for action.
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Introduction (PDF, 328KB)
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Agriculture (PDF, 1.1MB)
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Climate change (PDF, 713KB)
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Cohesive communities (PDF, 1MB)
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Early Child Development (PDF, 889KB)
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Energy Efficiency (PDF, 616KB)
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Health Ageing (PDF, 868KB)
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Equity Channel Policy Précis - Social Inclusion (PDF, 735KB)
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Equity Channel briefing on the Europe 2020 strategy
March 2010 (PDF, 880KB)
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EuroHealthNet response to the European Commission consultation on the EU2020 strategy
Jan 2010 (PDF, 4.3 MB)
(As the file is around 4MB we recommend that you right-click and choose "Save Link As" on PC, or control-click and choose "Save Link As" on Mac).
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> 2009
EuroHealthNet response to the European Commission consultation on the role of the EU in Global Health
Dec 2009 (PDF,242KB)
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Equity Channel briefing on the changes under the Treaty of Lisbon for public health, health determinants and health inequalities
Dec 2009 (PDF,1.98MB)
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Equity Channel briefing on the European Commission communication on health inequalities
Oct 2009 (PDF, 2.24MB)
EuroHealthNet response to the European Commission communication on health inequalities
June 2009 (PDF, 262 KB)
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