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Krzysztof Pater

Krzysztof Pater

Former Social Policy Minister of Poland. Member of the European Economic and Social Committee and President of the Central Scouting Court.

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Citizens building the future of Europe: Responding to volunteering challenges in 2022

Volunteering involves millions of citizens in the European Union acting out of solidarity for others.

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3 out of 10 children and adolescents grow up at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion in our home. The fight against childhood poverty is not only a matter of social justice and guaranteeing the recognized rights of children. It is also a challenge of collective intelligence. 

Trans people continue to face disproportionate rates of unemployment and job insecurity due to deep-rooted social prejudices and stigmas.

It is more necessary than ever to commit to multilateralism, dialogue, and the reduction of global military spending in order to address the escalation of global conflict.