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Social Inclusion Regional Group |
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Thursday, 21 January 2010 |
 Europe’s decision to declare 2010 the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion offers an excellent opportunity to discuss the policy and practical challenges which hamper a Europe of social inclusion. The 2010 Social Inclusion Regional Group (SIRG) will organise a series of seminars on five different topics during 2010 where regional offices work together and showcase regional expertise.
The 2010 SIRG is an expert stakeholder at the European level for the Year, and is also an official partner of the Year.
 Behind the common platform of the Social Inclusion Regional Group sits a wide diversity of Brussels-based regional and local representation offices who themselves represent the interests of local and regional actors from across Europe. The Steering Group includes the following partners:
- North East England – United Kingdom (Chair of the Steering Group)
- Flanders – Belgium
- Veneto - Italy
- West Sweden - Sweden
- Oslo - Norway
- Valencia - Spain
- Extremadura - Spain
- North Hungary - Hungary
- ENSA (European Network of Social Authorities) – Europe
5 thematic priorities have been selected:
- Eradicating Child Poverty
- Supporting Inclusive Labour Markets
- Ensuring Access to Quality Social Services and Decent Housing
- Supporting the Equalities and Non-Discrimination Agenda
- Tackling Financial Exclusion and Over-Indebtedness
Working groups on each thematic priority will contribute to delivering one seminar in Brussels and one best practice and recommendations document.
Read more on the SIRG homepage |
2010European Year