Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Supporting decentralisation by fostering dialogue
- 28/03/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
“Mechanisms for decentralisation need to be further developed and translated into relevant legislation, by promoting a culture of dialogue between central authorities and local authorities,” said Luís Leite Ramos. More
Tuberculosis: every patient must be effectively diagnosed and have access to treatment
- 20/03/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
“Tuberculosis, which caused 1.7 million deaths worldwide in 2016, represents a growing threat to public health, especially in Europe,” warned the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development. More
Climate change: there is no ‘planet B’
- 20/03/2018
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
The Paris Agreement embodies a global solution for the climate and represents a beacon for action at national, sub-national to local and international levels, Lord John Prescott said presenting his report on climate change. More
Committee spells out steps to protect and rehabilitate children affected by armed conflict
- 06/12/2017
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
Children traumatised by armed conflict need specialised support to re-build trust and create “new positive life experiences”, the Social Affairs Committee has said, approving a draft resolution, based on a report by Sevinj Fataliyeva. More
A citizenship income to guarantee a decent standard of living for everyone
- 06/12/2017
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
The introduction of a citizenship income could help overcome poverty and guarantee decent living conditions for everyone, said the Social Affairs Committee, which has encouraged debate on this issue in each country. More
Seminar on children's mental health and child-friendly justice
- 30/10/2017
- Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development
In co-operation with the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the UK Parliament will hold a seminar in London on 6-7 November on “Children's mental health and child-friendly justice”. More
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The committee is responsible for awarding the Europe Prize, created in 1955, which recognises the contribution made by towns and cities to promotion of the European ideal. The Prize is divided into four parts: the European Diploma, the Flag of Honour, the Plaque of Honour and the Europe Prize itself. The winner of the 2018 Prize is Ivano-Frankivsk (Ukraine).
In January 2018, Stefan Schennach (Austria, SOC) was elected as Chairperson of the Committee.
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The Committee shall consider issues relating to social rights and policies, public health, sustainable development, economic co-operation and development, local and regional democracy and good governance in these fields, having special regard to the situation of the more vulnerable groups in society.
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The 81 members are appointed by the national delegations to the Assembly and may belong to one of the six political groups in the Assembly or be non-registered.
Sub-committees
The committee currently has four sub-committees:
- Jean-Pierre GRIN (Switzerland, ALDE) - General Rapporteur on local and regional authorities
- Ms Tanja KLEINSORGE - Head of the Secretariat
6.155+33/3 88.41.2906 - Ms Aiste RAMANAUSKAITE - Secretary
6.145+33/3 88.41.3117 - Ms Yulia PERERVA - Secretary
6.147+33/3 88.41.3948 - Ms Ayşegül ELVERIŞ - Secretary
6.161+33/3 88.41.2332 - Ms Melissa CHARBONNEL - Assistant
6.140+33/3 90.21.4738 - Ms Bogdana BUZARNESCU - Assistant
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