'Ending homelessness is possible! How can the EU effectively contribute to the fight against homelessness?'

On the 14th April 2010 at the European Parliament, Brussels, from 15.00 - 18.00, FEANTSA will launch its campaign with a hearing called 'Ending homelessness is possible! How can the EU effectively contribute to the fight against homelessness?' This event is co-organised by FEANTSA, Liz Lynne MEP, Britta Thomsen MEP, Karima Delli MEP, Ilda Figueiredo MEP, Jacek Protasiewicz MEP and Projekt Udenfor. Speakers include:

-László Andor, Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion
-A panel of the above MEPs
-Phillipe Courard, Belgian Secretary of State for Social Integration and the Fight against Poverty
-Eric Marlier, International Senior Advisor CEPS/INSTEAD
-René Kneip, FEANTSA President

The event will be an opportunity to debate and discuss the ways in which EU can facilitate effective action to tackle homelessness. The event will also launch the publication 'Ending Homelessness: a Handbook for Policy Makers' and FEANTSA member Projekt UDENFOR's exhibition of life-size sculptures of homeless people by the Danish artist Jens Galschiøt.
To find out more: http://feantsa.horus.be/code/EN/pg.asp?Page=1263

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