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Women’s Health and Well-being in Europe: Protecting Rights, Preventing Inequalities

Tilia Bousios — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:10:57 GMT

According to the World Health Organisation, health represents ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’ The Council of Europe has endorsed universality, access to quality care, equity, and solidarity as common values and principles underpinning the health systems of the EU Member States.

However, discriminatory gender roles still compromise the health of women and girls in Europe and, in turn, affect families and communities. There is a pressing need to address the range of barriers women can face in accessing health services, which consequently prevents them from fully utilising their fundamental right to health.

This timely International Symposium continues the debate on how to work towards an EU-wide policy framework on gender equality and non-discriminatory access to healthcare. It provides a key platform for the discussion of a better European regulatory framework aimed at strengthening prevention, protection and inclusion of women.

Improving Mental Health in the Workplace: Towards Better Prevention and Inclusion in Europe

Tilia Bousios — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:42:00 GMT

Mental ill-health accounts for almost 20% of illnesses in Europe and mental health problems affect one in four people at some point in their life. This has a wider impact when mental ill-health leads to work absenteeism or the inability to find employment.

With the launch of the EU Joint Action on Mental Health and Well-being (February 2013), a three year initiative funded by the EU Health Programme, the European Union aims to create a framework for action in mental health policy at the European level. The Action brings together 45 associated and collaborating partners representing 27 EU Member States and associated countries.

This international symposium provides a timely opportunity for key stakeholders to discuss current frameworks and initiatives for action to improve mental health in the workplace.

For further details, please refer to the enclosed event brochure.

Do feel free to circulate this information to relevant colleagues within your organisation. In the meantime, to ensure your organisation is represented, please book online or complete and return the registration form at your earliest convenience in order to secure your delegate place(s).

Cyberpomoc – konferencja na temat przemocy rówieśniczej w sieci i ochrony prywatności młodych internautów.

Evi Kostakou — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:14:00 GMT

Fundacja Dzieci Niczyje, wraz z Fundacją Orange, zorganizowały konferencje dla nauczycieli, pedagogów szkolnych oraz wszystkich osób zainteresowanych zawodowo tematyką bezpieczeństwa dzieci i młodzieży w internecie. Konferencja dotyczyła zapobiegania przemocy rówieśniczej i zagrożeniom prywatności młodych internautów.
Spotkanie kończyło realizację w Polsce dwuletniego projektu „SuperKids online”, którego efektem są nowe propozycje edukacyjne poświęcone bezpieczeństwu młodych internautów. Projekt był prowadzony w ramach programu Daphne.
w programie znalazły się wystąpienia dotyczące m.in. zjawiska przemocy rówieśniczej w Polsce oraz prywatności młodych użytkowników internetu. W trakcie spotkania zaprezentowane zostały również nowe propozycje edukacyjne dla szkół gimnazjalnych, poświęcone omawianej problematyce.

Program:

10.20 – 10:45 Połączeni, podłączeni – czyli jak młodzi ludzie korzystają z internetu? Szymon Wójcik, FDN
10:45 – 11:35 Agresja młodych ludzi w sieci - jak działać, żeby skutecznie przeciwdziałać?, dr hab. Jacek Pyżalski, Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
11:35 – 11:50 „Gdzie jest Mimi?” – profilaktyka przemocy rówieśniczej. Prezentacja nowych narzędzi edukacyjnych. Ewa Dziemidowicz, FDN
12:15 – 12:40 Pokaz filmu „Gdzie jest Mimi?”
12:40 – 12:10 Prywatność w sieci – czyli jak bezpiecznie korzystać ze społeczności internetowych, Maria Jarco, FDN
12:10 – 13:30 „Lekcja bezpieczeństwa” – profilaktyka zagrożeń prywatności. Prezentacja nowych narzędzi edukacyjnych. Ewa Dziemidowicz, FDN

Zwiastun konferencji: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTh4z2FpxFU

VI Międzynarodowa Konferencja "Bezpieczeństwo dzieci i młodzieży w Internecie" /6th International Conference, "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online"

Knol Kamila — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:03:14 GMT

W dniach 20-21 września 2012 r., w hotelu Warszawa Novotel Airport odbyła się VI Międzynarodowa Konferencja "Bezpieczeństwo dzieci i młodzieży w Internecie". Organizatorami konferencji byli Polskie Centrum Programu Safer Internet (PCPSI), które tworzą Naukowa i Akademicka Sieć Komputerowa (NASK) i Fundacja Dzieci Niczyje (FDN), oraz niemieckie konsorcjum realizujące projekt klicksafe. Konferencja organizowana była w ramach programu Komisji Europejskiej Safer Internet. Głównym partnerem konferencji była Fundacja Orange. Wydarzenie to zostało objęte honorowym patronatem przez: - prof. Barbarę Kudrycką, Minister Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego, - Magdalenę Gaj, Prezes Urzędu Komunikacji Elektronicznej, - Michała Boniego, Ministra Administracji i Cyfryzacji, - Krystynę Szumilas, Minister Edukacji Narodowej. Konferencja poświęcona była szerokiemu spektrum zagadnień związanych z bezpieczeństwem dzieci i młodzieży w Internecie. Adresowana była do przedstawicieli sektora edukacyjnego, organizacji pozarządowych, wymiaru sprawiedliwości i organów ścigania oraz dostawców usług i treści internetowych. Celem konferencji było przekazanie uczestnikom wiedzy nt. zachowań najmłodszych w Internecie, najnowszych zjawisk online, które mogą mieć wpływ na bezpieczeństwo dzieci, działań edukacyjnych skierowanych do różnych grup odbiorców oraz przedstawienie możliwości reagowania na niepokojące zjawiska w sieci. W programie konferencji znalazły się wykłady oraz warsztaty prowadzone przez uznanych specjalistów z zagranicznych i krajowych organizacji zajmujących się bezpieczeństwem dzieci online. 57 speakers, nearly 600 participants from over 20 countries. On 20-21 September, for the sixth time already, Warsaw hosted experts from all over Europe, who are dealing with issues of using the Internet by kids and children. The meeting of the representatives from the education sector, NGOs, justice law enforcement, and Internet service and content providers took place in due to the 6th International Conference "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online" (at the end of the text you will find the conference materials and presentations of selected speakers in PDFs). The Conference was organized by the Polish (Nobody’s Children Foundation and NASK) and German (klicksafe) Safer Internet Centers, established within the European Commission’s Safer Internet Programme. The main partner of the conference was Orange Foundation. The event was held under the honorary patronage of: - prof. Barbara Kudrycka, Minister of Science and Higher Education, - Magdalena Gaj, President of the Office of Electronic Communications, - Michał Boni, Minister of Administration and Digitization, - Krystyna Szumilas, Minister of National Education. According to the report developed under the EU Kids Online II project, even 98% of Polish children aged 9-16 use the Internet at least once a week, and the majority of them are online every day or almost every day. Children and young people use the Internet to learn and to have fun: they do their homework, play games, watch movies and listen to music, and/or communicate, inter alia, via the social networking websites. What are the rights and responsibilities of a contemporary digital citizen? Do they differ from those that exist in the real world? This issue, as well as the role of the network in the lives of the youngest users were discussed during the two days of the 6th International Conference "Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online" by almost 600 professionals. With each and every year, the role of the Internet in kids’ lives is growing. Unfortunately, the number of illegal online content is increasing, too - according to the report by the Dyżurnet.pl team, last year this number increased by 10 per cent. That is why we must ensure that children and young people are able to use the Internet in the safest way possible, while at the same time promoting their personal development. The online environment is very dynamic. The conference has been held for many years, and every year we have more and more topics for discussion and deeper analysis - said Anna Rywczyńska, NASK research institute. The agenda of the Conference tackled comprehensively the issues related to the Internet use by children and young people. The topics discussed included, inter alia, the challenges for the safety of children associated with the digital media convergence, e-commerce and the increasing popularity of mobile applications. The presentation of educational tools, targeted to both children and their parents, constituted an important event in the Conference agenda. During the five previous editions of the Conference, we have succeeded in establishing a forum for exchanging views and expertise with the best specialists in the field of Internet safety. A cascade knowledge sharing model, developed throughout the years, has resulted in numerous initiatives being undertaken in local communities, especially during the annual celebration of the Safer Internet Day and summer action "Sieciaki on vacation". We do experience a growing consensus that the concern about online security and safety shall be a joint effort of many partners - said Agnieszka Wrzesień, Nobody's Children Foundation, the Chair of the conference. The Conference was held in Warsaw, at the Novotel Warszawa Airport (ul. 1 Sierpnia 1). For those interested in child safety issues who could not participate in this event, NASK provided online live streaming. The videos form conference presentations may be found at www.saferinternet.pl/conference

No Stress with Stress

Tilia Bousios — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:29:00 GMT

Mental health - no topic for SME´s?

The effects of work related stress on employees and companies and the promotion of mental health at the workplace are widely discussed in science, politics and the public. Hence, the question remains how to motivate companies, especially small and medium sized ones (SME), to address these topics and improve working conditions to foster the mental health of employees. How specialized consulting activities could support SMEs in this issue is the central topic of a conference by G.I.B., the state institution for labour politics of the German state of North-Rhine Westphalia. Prof. Siegrist from Dusseldorf University, known for his "effort-reward imbalance model" of work related stress will give the introductory presentation. Results from different projects and the experiences of consultants, working with SME´s on stress and mental health issues, are also part of the agenda. The conference takes place on April 26th 2013 in Bottrop, Germany and is free of charge. Registration is required, conference language is German.

CyberTraining-4-Parents

Knol Kamila — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 09:09:32 GMT

The EU-funded project CyberTraining-4-Parents (http://cybertraining4parents.org) offers face-to-face and online training courses for trainers working with parents with regard to taking action against cyberbullying. The EU-funded project CyberTraining-4-Parents (http://cybertraining4parents.org) offers face-to-face and online training courses for trainers working with parents with regard to taking action against cyberbullying. The training courses provide introduction into the basics of new media and the latest state of research on cyberbullying. Furthermore, they aim to equip trainers and parents with knowledge and strategies on how to cope with cyberbullying, which will include evidence-based theoretical introductions, practical exercises and reflective discussions. From September 10-29 we will hold our second online training course for trainers.

Breaking the Link between Mental Health and Labour Exclusion in Europe: Towards an EU-Wide Action Plan

Tilia Bousios — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:39:00 GMT

This International Symposium provides an invaluable opportunity to highlight the link between mental ill-health, social exclusion and exclusion from the labour market. Much is now known about what works in mental health promotion, prevention, care and treatment but the challenge now lies in implementing this knowledge.

For further details, please refer to the enclosed event brochure. Do feel free to circulate this information to relevant colleagues within your organisation.

MIND 2012 – National Mental Health Symposium in Finland

Lassander Maarit — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:57:30 GMT

The theme was ‘Opportunities for change – open doors for new approaches’. A poster introducing MHP Handbook was presented by the the National Institute for Health and Welfare. MIND 2012 – National Mental Health Symposium was organized in Helsinki by the Finnish Association for Mental Health 2. - 3.2. 2012. The theme was ‘Opportunities for change – open doors for new approaches’. A poster introducing MHP Handbook was presented by the the National Institute for Health and Welfare. One of the key sessions focused on social media – whether it is supportive or detrimental to mental health. Discussions revealed that social media has many roles and opportunities, even if it can also spread stigma an enable bullying. Changing mental health professional cultures and openness to change were also discussed in a workshop. Crisis support center Osviitta in Tampere, Finland has been cultivating volunteer partnerships with professional mental health workers. Volunteers have can offer time to be present, to listen and to actively engage with clients. Another working partnership that has been increasingly taking foot in the field is professionals working together with peer experts. A training program has been developed based on a pilot project. The program is aimed to people with personal experience of mental health or substance abuse problems either as a service user or as a family member. In conclusion, the symposium gave a promising picture of the new opportunities emerging in the mental health and substance abuse work, supporting the client-centered, progressive and open professional working culture.

5th International Conference - Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online

Tilia Bousios — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:18:00 GMT

For the 5th time, the International Conference “Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online” will be held on 20-21 September 2011 at Marriott Hotel in Warsaw.

For the 5th time, the International Conference “Keeping Children and Young People Safe Online” will be held on 20-21 September 2011 at Marriott Hotel in Warsaw. The Conference is organized by the Polish (Nobody’s Children Foundation and NASK) and German (klicksafe) Safer Internet Centers. The conference is organized under the patronage of Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The main partner of the event is Orange Foundation. The conference is targeted at representatives of the educational sector, NGO’s, justice and law enforcement agencies as well as Internet service and content providers. The objective of the event is to present the latest achievements in education on safety online and combating illegal web content. Speakers from Poland and abroad will present a number of innovative educational projects that aim at protecting the youngest users in the virtual world. More information: http://www.saferinternet.pl/en/news/5th_international_conference_-_register_now.html

"Mobbing as a social pathology"

Tilia Bousios — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:59:00 GMT

In April a First Conference entitled “Mobbing as a social pathology” was organised by Polish Teachers Association.

In April a First Conference entitled “Mobbing as a social pathology” was organised by Polish Teachers Association. During the conference president of National Antimobbing Association prepared a presentation which described activity of Association and ways of supporting victims of acts of such kind of violence. Despite showing prevalence of mobbing in the workplaces a legal issues were present. What is more during the conference participants had an opportunity to get to know what kind of health consequences are the effects of mobbing.

Polish Conference - "Mental Health – Our Common Concern”

Tilia Bousios — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:32:00 GMT

In October 2010 the conference entitled „Mental health – our common concern” took place in Poland. It was organised by the President of Zamosc and Zamosc Association for Mental Health Protection. The main aim of that meeting was promoting and implementing National Programme of Mental Health Protection assumptions among those who are responsible for public health.

In October the conference entitled "Mental Health – Our Common Concern” took place in Poland. It was organised by the President of Zamosc and Zamosc Association for Mental Health Protection. The main aim of that meeting was promotiong and implementing National Programme of Mental Health Protection assumptions among those who are responsible for public health. The general aims of National Programme of Mental Health Protection are:

Mental health promotion and mental health disorders prevention
Comprehensive and multilateral access to health protection for patients with mental health disorders necessary to ensure social and family life
Development of scientific research and mental health information system

National Conference for Nurses Working in Psychiatry - "Psychiatric Nursing - Occupational Menaces and Health”

Knol Kamila — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:56:00 GMT

The National Conference for nurses working in psychiatry entitled "Psychiatric Nursing - Occupational Menaces and Health” will be hold in Warsaw on 21st of March 2011. The general aim of this conference is to integrate and to initiate uprising nurses companionship.

A National Conference for nurses working in the area of psychiatry entilted "Psychiatric Nursing - Occupational Menaces and Health” will be hold in Warsaw on 21st of March 2011. The general aim of this conference is to intergrate and to initiate uprising nurses companionship. Conference main topics:

Legal aspects of nursing and occupational development
Moral and ethical dilemmas in psychiatry
Occupational stress, mobbing, burnout, stigmatization – how to deal with it?
Occupational hazard, difficult situations and conflicts at the workplace
Miedical mistakes according to legal issues
Occupational menaces in nurses workplace environment
Nurses` media image
Staff and patients protection at hospital